How to Clean Steel Knife Blades With Lime Juice

When the favorite steel knife gets rusty, there are home remedies you can use to get it back in shape. You do however, need to be certain that there are no children around when working on your knife's clean-up. A few simple kitchen ingredients, such as lime juice, will remove rust and have your knife looking like new.

Things You'll Need

• Lime
• Salt
• Steel blade

Instructions

1. Work on a flat surface. Take your steel blade and sprinkle it with salt. Take lime juice and pour it onto the blade. Be certain that you do not to apply too much lime juice making the salt to fall off the blade.

2. Let the knife sit for three hours or more. Be certain that the knife is in a location that is protected from children.

3. Scrub the blade to remove any rust. Wipe with a clean cloth and dry. Turn the blade over and repeat Steps 1 and 2.

Tips & Warnings

• Add a little oil to your blade after cleaning to help protect it.

• Always keep blades away from children.

References

• Eco Friend
• How to Get Rid of Stuff