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Rust stains can ruin sinks, faucets and toilet bowls, but you can easily spray these stains away with a nontoxic solution found in your own kitchen.
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Pour or rub white vinegar or lemon juice onto the stain.
Let the liquid stand until the spot or spots disappear.
Rinse area with fresh water.
Repeat steps if necessary.
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fvf871 said
on 9/6/2009 All the different tips are a great help. I clean houses for a living and I have a house whose sink is stained. I haven't had any luck with comet or bleach. Hopefully these tips will work. Thanks for the tip. I rated you 5.
Anonymous said
on 11/22/2005 I use Bon Ami to clean my kitchen sink. I also use it to remove stains from my Corelle dishes. It is a very fine powder and doesn't scratch surfaces. Also it doesn't contain bleaching agents like Ajax or Comet so it is safer to use. Bon Ami is safe enough to use on sinks, tubs, cookware, tile and other hard surfaces. It is even specifically recommended by companies such as Pyrex Ware, Corning Ware, West Bend, Rival and others. This product is GREAT. It removes rust very quickly and easily. You just wet the surface and sprinkle on a little Bon Ami and then rub with wet cloth or sponge, and immediately the stain starts to disappear! And just as great is the price. It costs me under a buck and can be found in most grocery stores in the cleaning products. Look for a gold label with red and little yellow chick.
Anonymous said
on 11/22/2005 We have rusty well water and I've had luck with a few different products that may be more toxic, but will work: 1. Iron Out (powder) 2. Whink 3. Zud (powder and liquid - I like the liquid better). Follow directions on the labels.
Anonymous said
on 11/22/2005 "The Works" was rated best for rust removal in tubs, basins and on tile by Consumer Reports. Walmart carries it. The hardest thing to do is spray and walk away. No scrubbing necessary. Use spray bottle, not squirt bottle, for even removal.
Anonymous said
on 11/22/2005 No waiting using "The Works"; just spray on and take rag and wipe off sinks and tubs. Rust comes off instantly. This product doesn't smell very good, so afterwards, light a scented candle and use scented sprays to freshen the bathroom or kitchen.