Difficulty: Moderately Easy
Instructions
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Step 1
Put on rubber gloves.
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Step 2
Treat the affected material (metal or otherwise) with a rust-removing agent that contains oxalic acid, taking care to follow instructions on the product label.
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Step 3
Treat severe rust stains (especially in toilet bowls) with a pumice scouring pad along with the rust-removing agent.
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Step 4
Prevent indoor metal items from rusting by keeping their surfaces dry, dusting regularly and wiping down occasionally with a damp cloth. Dry immediately after wiping down.
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Step 5
Keep outdoor wrought-iron structures rust-free by removing existing rust with a wire brush, some sandpaper or a sandblaster. Then go over bare spots with rust-inhibiting primer and paint the surface with rust-resistant metal paint.
Comments
esprit said
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.
Anonymous said
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.
Anonymous said
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).
Anonymous said
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.
Anonymous said
on 11/22/2005 Soak the metal in Coca-ola over night and all the rust will be dissolved.