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How to Remove Rust Without Chemicals

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Remove Rust Without Chemicals
Remove Rust Without Chemicals

You can remove small rust spots from all sorts of surfaces with this easy, chemical-free trick.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy
Instructions

Things You'll Need:

  • 000 Or 0000 Steel Wool
  1. Step 1

    Get a pad of 000 or 0000 (Triple Ot, Quadruple Ot) steel wool.

  2. Step 2

    Rip off a small portion of steel wool.

  3. Step 3

    Wad the steel wool into a small ball.

  4. Step 4

    Rub the rusted area vigorously.

  5. Step 5

    Wipe away the dust with a clean cloth.

Tips & Warnings
  • 000 or 0000 steel wool is available from hardware stores.
  • Do not use steel wool on any painted or aluminum surfaces.

Comments  

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on 11/22/2005 Please accept the voice of bitter experience that steel wool slivers are not pleasant. When using steel wool, wear gloves!

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