How to Remove Rust Stain on Stamped Concrete

Stamped concrete offers an attractive way to utilize the durability of concrete in your landscaping and walkways with a decorative touch that spices up its sometimes dull look. Rust stains that find their way onto your stamped concrete can ruin the look you were hoping for when you installed it. Although rust stains have a reputation for being permanent, there is a method that will usually work to remove them.

Things You'll Need

• Lemon
• Knife
• Nylon scrub brush with soft bristles
• Vinegar

Instructions

1. Place the lemon on the ground near the area you will be working, and place your hand on it. Roll the lemon back and forth while applying a little force with your palm. This will soften up the lemon and get it ready to use. Cut the lemon in half. Squeeze the lemon so that the juice flows completely over the rust stain. Use more than one lemon if necessary. Let the juice sit on the rust stain and do its work for five minutes.

2. Scrub the area using a brush with soft nylon bristles. Do not use stiff brushes because they can damage the surface of your stamped concrete design. Rinse the concrete completely with clean water.

3. Use vinegar for stubborn rust stains that do not come completely off with the lemon treatment. Apply it and let it soak in the same way as the lemon juice. Scrub and rinse. Your concrete should be free of rust.

References

• Rust Removal From Concrete
• Removing Stains From Stone, Tile and Concrete