How to Remove Rust Stains From a Garage Floor

Rust stains are unsightly and difficult to remove.

Rust weakens the bonds of metal eating away at the affected item. Rusted items left on concrete floors leave difficult to remove stains. It is not uncommon to have various rust stains ruining your garage floor. Tools, cans, fertilizer and car parts can all leave stains on cement. A few rust removal methods that can remove those stains for good and restore the look of your garage.

Things You'll Need

• Lemonade mix
• Stiff bristled brush
• Broom
• Dustpan
• White vinegar or apple cider vinegar
• Distilled water
• All-purpose flour
• Iron removing product
• Plastic wrap
• Tape
• Butter knife or paint scraper

Instructions

Lemonade Rust Stain Removal

1. Bring ½ gallon of water to a boil on your stove.

2. Add 1 packet of unsweetened lemonade mix to the water. Stir with a wooden spoon until the lemonade mix is dissolved.

3. Pour the mixture directly onto the rust stain.

4. Scrub the lemonade mixture into the stain with a stiff bristled brush. Continue scrubbing until the rust stain is gone.

5. Rinse the area with cool water. Repeat the process if necessary.

Vinegar Rust Stain Removal

1. Sweep your garage floor with a broom and dustpan to remove the surface dirt.

2. Pour white or apple cider vinegar directly onto the rust stain.

3. Allow the vinegar to sit on the stain for several minutes.

4. Scrub the rust stain with a stiff bristled brush. Add more vinegar to the stain if needed.

5. Continue scrubbing the area until the rust stain is gone.

6. Rinse the area with cool water and allow the garage floor to air dry.

Iron-Removing Rust Stain Removal

1. Wet the rust stained area with distilled water.

2. Mix all-purpose flour with an iron-removing product to form a thick paste. The paste should have the consistency of peanut butter.

3. Spread the paste over the top of the rust stain. Keep the paste about ¼ inch thick.

4. Cover the paste with plastic wrap and tape down the edges. Allow the paste to dry for 24 hours. Remove the plastic from the paste and discard.

5. Scrape the paste off the garage floor with a butter knife or paint scraper. Rinse the area with distilled water and allow to dry.

References

• Mrs. Clean: How To Remove Rust Stains
• Good Housekeeping: Removing Rust from Concrete
• Housekeeping Channel: Removing Stains From Stone, Tile and Concrete