How to Remove Rust

Rust occurs when either metal or porcelain combined with water. Over a period of time it erodes the surface and it begins to break down. You may spend an entire weekend inspecting areas of your home, inside and out, listing all of the rusty items which need repair.  Here is a list of how to remove rust that may save you some time.

Let’s begin with your bathroom.  This is the most likely room in your home where you will experience rust build-up.  If the sink is showing rust spots around the spigot area, and the tub is rusty around the drain area, take cream of tartar and hydrogen peroxide and make a paste. Rub it into the affected areas in your sink and tub. It will remove the rust.

It’s time to clean out your gutters and drainpipes.  Use a wire brush to loosen the rust.

Rinse them out with a hose, and you have eliminated the problem.

You head out to your tool table in the garage, and notice that the nuts and bolts have rusted from moisture.  No problem.  Put them in a jar or can, and pour vinegar into it.

After several days, the rust will dissolve.

Your new outdoor metal furniture, if left outside the, will begin to rust.  This is a known fact.  If you plan to remedy the situation by rep-painting it, use a wire brush or a sander to remove the rust, then go to your local paint store to ask for a primer that prevents rust from re-occurring.

Unfortunately, rust develops on just about anything that is exposed to harsh weather, or consistent moisture.  Basically any metal that meets the water will rust.  To help alleviate this problem, thoroughly dry the exposed item whenever you can. As for the rest, there are several rust-removal products you can store in your home to use for your car, bicycle, shopping wagon, iron gate, railing, etc.