Get Rid of Rust, the easy Wacky Way
Iron will rust when it comes in contact with air.
Many household items and tools are made of iron and will leave a
rust stain on the floor, on clothes or on the implement itself.
Getting rid of rust is not easily as it forms a very stubborn stain
over time. The trick is to catch it early and fix it fast.
Some metal objects like the (base of the) shaving
can , tweezers, small scissors etc are used regularly. They can rust
and leave abominable stains in the bathrooms and on counters where
they are stored. A good idea is to preempt the rusting by breaking
the contact of the metal with air. Simple apply a coat of see
through (clear) nail polish to the object that rusts and it will
stop rusting. This nail polish may have to be re applied over time
depending upon the product usage.
If rust has already formed on the floor or the
counters of the bathrooms or the kitchen, you need to get rid of it
as soon as possible. There are a few tricks that can work here
depending upon the age of the rust and the intensity of the stain.
Try pouring club soda over a rust stain. Wait for
thirty minutes or so and then rub away with a steel wool. This
should work on many tough rust stains. Pouring club soda over
rusty screws is also recommended, when the screw will just not turn.
You do need to wait for up to thirty minutes for the soda to do its
job though!
You may also try and clean a tough stubborn rust
stain with some lemon juice to which some salt has been added. Leave
on for an hour or so, before scrubbing away with steel wool.
Heated white vinegar also works towards breaking
down a rust stain. This may be tried if lemon juice is not
available.
If nothing seems to be working, you may need to
try stronger methods. The toilet cleaning liquid in your toilet has
a very strong acid content. Applying a little on the stain will help
break it apart. You need to rub away the stain within a few minutes
of application as otherwise, this acid can spoil and discolor the
surface, the stain is on. Be very careful while using this wacky tip
on a surface which is sensitive to acid. You may also need to wear
rubber gloves while handing any product containing, any kind of
acid. This is a last resort and not recommended as a short
cut.
Rust also forms on metal implements , tools,
small scissors etc. To get rid of the rust, soak them in water with
a little ammonia for a quarter of an hour. Then scrub and rub with
steel wool to get rid of the stains. You may also drop them in a
mixture of warm white vinegar and water, as that
will also do the job. Direct application of lemon juice and
salt on the instrument will also work. You need to give the
mixture time to work on the stain though..
Disclaimer: All information
is provided in good faith and no liability of any kind is accepted.
The information provided, is in the nature of home tips and should
be used with caution.
