Comments on: How to Remove Rust

on 5/5/2009 For a non-hazardous rust remover try D-Rust-It concentrate. You don't need safety equipment like dangerous acids. Plus there is no labor involved; just soak the object or recirculate the fluid over it. Check with http://www.rustdepot.com for the concentrate.

on 6/30/2006 I had the best luck with Lysol toilet bowl cleaner. I used it in my shower and it removed the rust on contact. All I had to do was wipe it off with a wet rag. The stains where there for nearly a year before I found something that worked.

on 3/29/2006 Rust is a major concern in electrical and RF builds. Pretty much anywhere that two different metals are bolted together with be in danger of rusting. The are a bunch of commercial paste like products for this. One is called No-Ox. You can find it in the electrical isle in a hardware store.

Rust cannot form without oxygen. Rust is an oxide. If you make it air tight, it will not rust. Try a small amount of petroleum jelly where possible. It's a quick fix for small rust marks on cars where future water could get in. Also, to prevent scratches from becoming rusty. Don't forget a quick streak of similar color magic marker for a quick cover-up (dealer trick).

on 11/22/2005 Put rusted metal in lemon juice and let it sit overnight. Or you can use other citric acids or acetic acids.

on 11/22/2005 Soak the metal in Coca-ola over night and all the rust will be dissolved.

on 11/22/2005 Use S.O.S pads (generic work just as good). S.O.S. pads clean things up great. Use as many as needed. The pads are great for Kool-aid stains on counter tops!

on 1/9/2008 For light surface rust on metals, I find that alcohol on a paper towel works wonders. Put some alcohol on the towel, and rub the affected surface.

on 11/22/2005 Put vegetable oil on a paper towel or cloth and rub the affected area.

on 11/22/2005 Use plain old rubbing alcohol and a clean paper towel. Mix 1 part alcohol with 3 parts water. Put in a spray bottle. Spray the area and blot with paper towels. Repeat until the rust is gone.

on 11/22/2005 I have used white vinegar with a wire brillo pad to remove rust from iron and copper. It works well, but I would use rubber gloves because it is messy.

on 11/22/2005 Use "The Works" toilet bowl cleaner. It cleans off the rust instantly with use of toilet brush. Use "The Works" sink and tub cleaner for sinks and tubs. Both products are only $1.06 + tax where I live. To keep rust out of whites, use Iron Out in washer.

on 11/22/2005 Zud, a commercial product, works perfectly to remove rust from tubs, sinks, etc. But very difficult to find, though formerly available in grocery
stores. Unable to locate in past year.