Monday, December 24, 2018

DIY Eco Friendly Rust Remover

By Karen Jones


Metal fixtures are beautiful as furniture and even as part of the finishing. Things turn awry when nature starts to take its course. Usually wrought iron and other metal fixtures will have a protective coating. However, sometimes even that is not sufficient. Then one has to find an eco friendly rust remover to clear it before it eats through the metal. Whatever is chosen, stay away from steel wool or any other abrasive material. Use a toothbrush or cloth instead. That way, once the corrosion clears one is not left with scratched up metal.

There is not an operational kitchen on earth that lacks salt. So take some of that salt, cover the corroded areas with it. Wet it with the lime juice. Let it sit for a few hours depending on how extensive the corrosion was. Then scrub it away. Use the lime rind or a toothbrush. Do not go for the processed kind of lime juice. Better to use the real thing.

Again with the citric acid. Citric acid is very effective in cleaning off corrosion. Fresh lemons are rich in citric acid too. Cut up a lemon in half. Use the cut end to scrub at the corroded area. One may also squeeze the juice out of the lemon. Then, use a toothbrush to clean. This is simple enough. Lemon has a common presence in kitchens.

Aluminum foil is very malleable. But, it may also develop some sharp edges that do real damage to surfaces. When using aluminum foil to clean metal, ensure to change it out as soon as it begins to develop those edges. Just dip the foil in vinegar and rub a dub.

If the corroded bits are removable, remove them and soak in vinegar through the night. The thing about vinegar is that it can get confusing as there are so many types. The best and most potent is white vinegar. This is different from the others because it is a lab created solution of acetic acid and water. If one wants to reduce potency, he or she can add a bit of water.

Baking soda is used as a leavening agent. It is also very useful when one needs to clean some tough stuff like mold and even coffee stains. Put baking soda on the affected area. Use a toothbrush to dab water and wet the bicarbonate. Then scrub away until all of it clears. One can also use vinegar in place of the water.

Cut a potato in half. Soak the cut part in dish soap. Use that end to scrub at the corrosion. It will get soiled. Cut off the soiled part and repeat the exercise. This is yet another easy solution with tools right off the kitchen shelves. So try these before running to the store.

If one elects to find a professional service, they should ensure that it is a company that has respect for the environment. A company that will not use toxin filled cleaning agents




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