Rust found on metal objects that you have will be very disturbing appearance. You can just throw it away and then buy a new one. However, instead of wasting money on replacing your rusty metal items, it's better to try to remove rust from the metal objects you have.
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Method 1 of 8: Remove Rust Using Easily Available Ingredients
Step 1. Use white vinegar
The chemicals in white vinegar can react to remove rust on the surface. Soak your rusty metal object in white vinegar for a few hours, then remove it and scrub it off with a rag or cloth.
- If your metal object is too large, you can sprinkle white vinegar on the rusty area, or you can pour white vinegar on a washcloth first and then rub it over the rusty metal.
- You can use a sponge made from aluminum foil instead of using a wire-based sponge to rub white vinegar on the rust for maximum results.
- If you don't have white vinegar, you can also use plain vinegar to remove rust. The trick, soak the rusty metal in vinegar for 24 hours, then rub it using a cloth or an aluminum foil sponge.
Step 2. Use a mixture of salt and orange or lemon water
You can also use a mixture of salt with oranges or lemons to remove rust from your metal objects. Use the salt water mixed with the orange or lemon on the rusty metal, and leave it for 2-3 hours, then rub it with a rag or aluminum foil sponge.
- You can also use lemon zest to remove rust on your metal objects.
- Lemons will give better results than oranges.
Step 3. Use a paste made of baking soda
Mix baking soda with water until it thickens, then apply it on the rusty metal. Leave it for a few moments then rub it with a cloth or an aluminum foil sponge.
- You can try using a toothbrush to rub the paste on the rusty metal, then rinse with water.
- There is no specific dosage for this baking soda mixture, it's all up to you.
Step 4. Using potatoes and dish soap
Cut the potatoes into two halves, then brush with dish soap. This mixture will cause a chemical reaction to remove rust more easily from your metal objects. Apply this potato and dish soap mixture on your rusty metal objects. Let it sit for a while and then scrub with a cloth or wire sponge.
- Repeat the same process to remove any remaining rust.
- If you don't have dish soap, you can use a mixture of baking soda and water for better results.
Step 5. Using oxalic acid
If you use oxalic acid, be sure to wear rubber gloves and also wear goggles and protective clothing. Do not start a fire near this liquid. Do not inhale oxalic acid directly.
- Wash the metal you want to remove rust from first with water, then allow it to dry.
- Mix about 25ml of oxalic acid with 250ml of warm water.
- Soak your metal object for about 20 minutes while brushing it with a rag or wire sponge, or using a wire brush.
- After the rust is completely gone, rinse with water, then dry.
Method 2 of 8: Remove Rust Using Store-Available Ingredients
Step 1. Use a chemical-based rust remover
Many products to remove rust that you can buy at the nearest store. Usually the basic ingredient of this product is phosphoric or oxalic acid. Be careful when using these products as they are harmful in contact with the skin.
- Follow the instructions for use carefully for maximum results.
- This material usually takes a long time for the rust to completely disappear.
- These products are usually very expensive and are only good for use on small items.
Step 2. Use rust prevention spray
This product is usually a spray that can be sprayed before you paint your metal objects.
This product is usually only to prevent rust not to remove rust
Step 3. Use another tool to remove the rust
You can also use another object such as a screwdriver or other hard object to remove the rust. However, this may take up a lot of your time.
- A steel sponge is an excellent tool for doing this.
- Using a grinder. This grinder is usually used to remove rust on rather large objects.
- All metal objects can generally be used to scrape rust on other metals. Or you can also use coarse sandpaper to remove rust.
Step 4. Using citric acid
Buy citric acid in powder form at the nearest grocery store near you.
- Pour the citric acid into a plastic container and add a little water until the rusty object is covered by the citric acid and water mixture. Wait for it to react.
- Leave it overnight, then dry.
Method 3 of 8: Remove Rust Stains on Clothes
Step 1. Remove rust stains from clothes
If your clothes have rust stains, you can clean them using a mixture of lemon juice and water.
- Apply leom water to the rust-stained part of the garment, but don't let it dry. Rinse immediately if the rust stain has disappeared using water.
- You can also replace your detergent by using this lemon water to wash clothes that are stained with rust.
- If there is too much rust on your clothes, you can also use salt to remove them.
Method 4 of 8: Removing Rust on Bricks or Concrete
Step 1. Remove rust from brick or concrete
Make a paste of 7 parts lime-free glycerin, 1 part sodium citrate (available at pharmacies), 6 parts lukewarm water, and enough calcium carbonate (chalk) powder to make a thick paste.
- Apply the paste to the affected area and allow it to harden. Once it hardens, use a metal object to peel it off.
- If the rust stain is not completely removed, use the same method and apply the paste again.
- Repeat as needed until the rust stain is gone.
Method 5 of 8: Removing Rust On Ceramic Or Porcelain
Step 1. Remove rust stains on ceramic or porcelain
You can use borax and lemon juice to remove rust stains on your ceramic or porcelain. Apply borax or lemon juice to the ceramic or porcelain, then scrub with a pumice stone. Repeat the process if the rust stain is still visible.
- Don't use this method on ceramic cookware, as it will damage the material with scrapes.
- Make sure the ceramic or porcelain is completely dry after cleaning to prevent new stains from forming.
Method 6 of 8: Removing Rust Stains on Stainless Steel
Step 1. Remove rust on stainless steel
You can use fine sandpaper to remove rust on stainless steel.
Method 7 of 8: Removing Rust On Carpentry Tools
Step 1. Remove rust on your equipment by using diesel
Soak your tools such as pliers, screwdrivers or other tools in diesel overnight.
- Remove your utensils after soaking overnight.
- If there are still traces of rust, you can scrub it off using a wire brush or cloth.
- Dry with a cloth before you use it again.
- Soak again using diesel if there is still a lot of rust.
Method 8 of 8: Preventing Rust
Step 1. Keep the metal dry
Rust results from the oxidation process caused by water that wets the metal, so make sure your metal objects are kept dry to prevent rust from forming.
- Store your metal objects in tightly closed containers.
- Dry well when your metal objects come in contact with water.
Step 2. Paint your metal object
By painting your metal tools, you can minimize the growth of rust on your metal objects.
- If your metal object is very smooth, you can use a spray paint.
- Coarse metal must first be smoothed using sandpaper.
Step 3. Use high quality paint
To prevent your metal objects from rusting, be sure to use a very good quality paint so that the rust doesn't damage your metal objects.
- For maximum results, use paint that is used using a brush instead of spray paint.
- Mix paint with thinner to reduce oxidation.
Suggestion
- You can combine each of the above methods for maximum results.
- When you use chemical-based materials, make sure to use them outdoors or if you use them indoors, make sure the air flow is smooth to prevent you from poisoning or contamination from these chemical liquids.
