How to Remove Rust From Metal Products That Are Outdoors

Clean Off Rust

Do you need to get rust off outdoor products? So many beautiful outdoor products are made of metal, but after a few rainfalls or snow storms, they sometimes become rusty and lose their appeal. However, you don't need to get rid of these items. Learn an easy way to remove rust from outdoor products.

Things You'll Need

• rubber gloves
• a cleaner with oxalic acid
• a pumice scouring pad for very deep rust
• rust resistant primer to prevent future rust

Instructions

1. 

   Put on rubber gloves to protect yourself against any chemicals in the cleaner.

2. 

   Use an oxalic acid cleaner, which is known to be one the best chemicals to beat rust. Make sure to follow the directions carefully as listed on the package. Any local hardware store can direct you to these products so that you can remove the rust.

3. 

   For very deep rust stains, soak a pumice sponge in the oxalic acid cleaner and then scrub into the rust. This should remove even the deepest rust stains.

4. 

   To prevent rust from building up again, coat the product with a rust resistant primer. If you do not do that, at least try to cover the item or put it in a place where it will experience less weather and therefore will have less rust.

Tips & Warnings

• Be careful with the chemicals around children and pets