How to Make Rust Disappear Using a Home Remedy

Rust stains can be cleaned with the right remedy.

When iron oxidizes and corrodes, the reddish-brown coating that results is called rust. Rust is easily transferred from its metal home to your clothing or items in your home. If you have rust stains, you do not have to throw out and replace the stained items. Instead, you can use one of a number of home remedies to make the rust stains disappear. Making your own rust cleaning products will save you money in the long run by keeping you from replacing damaged items.

Things You'll Need

• Bucket
• White distilled vinegar
• Steel wool or mesh dish scrubber
• Rag
• Powdered lemonade
• Toothbrush
• Baking soda
• Sponge
• Lemon juice
• Salt

Instructions

Metal Objects

1. Fill a bucket with white distilled vinegar.

2. Place the rusted item into the bucket and allow it to soak for a minimum of 15 minutes.

3. Remove the rusted item from the vinegar and rinse it under running water. This should rinse away the rust. For stubborn rust stains, use a piece of steel wool or a mesh dish scrubber to rub the rusted area.

4. Dry the metal object thoroughly using a dry rag.

Countertops

1. Sprinkle powdered lemonade onto the rust stain. Let it sit for 3 to 4 hours.

2. Rinse a toothbrush under running water. Dip the wet toothbrush into baking soda so that the baking soda sticks to the toothbrush.

3. Use the baking soda toothbrush to scrub the powdered lemonade into the rust stain.

4. Use a wet sponge to wipe away the baking soda and lemonade. Rinse the sponge and rewipe the area to clean the countertop.

5. Repeat the entire procedure if needed. Alternately, you can mix equal parts of lemonade powder and baking soda together. Add water to the mixture until you have a thick paste. Then use the wet toothbrush to scrub the area, rinsing it with a sponge when you are done.

Clothing

1. Pour lemon juice onto the stained clothing. Thoroughly saturate the stain. You can use fresh lemon juice or packaged lemon juice.

2. Pour table salt onto the lemon-juice-soaked stain.

3. Lay the clothing outside and allow the sun to beat directly down on the clothing.

4. Wash the clothing according to the instructions on the tag. If you normally wash and dry your clothing in a machine, follow your normal cleaning procedure and use your normal detergents.

References

• Natural Healthy Home Cleaning Tips: Vinegar and Baking Soda Cleaning Recipes
• Mrs. Clean: Removing Rust Stains