There is no doubt that removing rust stains on clothes, tools and appliances is a very tedious task. Especially since there are a group of powerful methods that do more harm than good. So the key is to use the correct procedures and ingredients needed to clean up signs of rust.
At first you should be aware that rust is a common compound of iron oxide that forms when iron combines with oxygen, so most things made of iron and steel are prone to rust, especially when exposed to air and water.
Here are some tips on getting rid of rust marks in different places, such as:
- Clean rust marks on clothes.
- Clean the rust marks on the tools.
- Clean the rust marks on the iron skillet.
- Clean the rust marks on the sinks.
- Clean rust marks on floors.
- Clean the rust marks on the cement.
Clean rust marks on clothes:
It is very difficult to remove rust marks on clothes because they do not dissolve easily with water. Sometimes rust particles stick strongly to the natural fibres.
However, you can use lemon juice with table salt to treat this problem. You only need to dip the stain with lemon juice and sprinkle with salt, then leave this mixture on the clothes for about half an hour, and then dry it using a clean white towel.
And if the stains are difficult and have not been removed, you can use the same mixture and expose the clothes to direct sunlight for half an hour or an hour. Then wash the clothes well either by hand or by washing machine.
There are hard-to-remove spots that you can get rid of by using a solution of two liters of hot water with six teaspoons of Lactus cream. Then soak the stains with this solution for a few hours. You can replace this solution with another mixture consisting of 4 cups of water with two tablespoons of ammonia. It is also a useful mixture in getting rid of rust stains.
Additionally, you can try using a rust remover, which is fabric safe. Especially since there are delicate fabrics such as silk and wool.
Cleaning rust spots on tools and devices:
To remove rust stains on tools, you can soak these stains in a lemon juice solution for a few minutes before washing them. This is because lemon juice is acidic and helps loosen rust particles, making it easier to scrub.
Lemon juice also helps remove black marks caused by oxidation on silverware.
Besides, you can clean stains on aluminum or tin by applying a mixture of one part hydrogen peroxide with three parts Lactus Cream to the affected areas, then leave the mixture to dry and clean it with a damp cloth.
Moreover, you can soak the tools you use in the gardens in white vinegar for a whole night and clean them the next day. Similarly, you can clean nails that have rust by spraying white vinegar on them.
There are some other treatments for rust, such as a mixture of soda with a tablespoon of cream of tartar and a few drops of lemon juice or a mixture of only lemon juice and baking soda.
Cleaning rust spots on a cast iron pan:
You can remove rust spots on a cast iron pan by replacing it with a cloth soaked in canola oil. If there are hard-to-remove stains, you can use sandpaper to remove them.
Cleaning rust spots on sinks:
To clean rust stains on a stainless steel sink, you can soak a piece of a sponge in alcohol and rub the affected areas until the rust marks disappear.
In addition, you can use white vinegar to remove rust stains on sinks and make the sinks shiny.
Cleaning rust marks on floors:
You can remove rust stains on ceramic, porcelain and floors by applying a paste consisting of equal amounts of lemon juice and borax on the affected areas and leaving it to dry before washing it.
There is another way to clean the floors, sprinkle lemon juice on the affected areas and wash it with an old toothbrush. For this method to be more effective, you can sprinkle a little salt with lemon juice.
Furthermore, you can rub these spots with a pumice stone. Or sprinkle baking soda on the affected areas and rub it with a cloth soaked in vinegar.
Cleaning the rust marks on the walls:
Using a bristle brush, apply lemon juice or white vinegar and rub the affected area well. Additionally, you can use hydrochloric acid or commercial rust removers that contain oxalic acid.
You can remove rust stains on bricks and granite by spraying a mixture of seven tablespoons of glycerin, six cups of warm water with an amount of sodium citrate and chalk powder (calcium carbonate) to make a cohesive paste. Then apply this paste on the affected places.
Additional Tips:
- To prevent rust spots on your knives, you can brush them with olive or clove oil before storing them. There are some tools and devices in your home that you can protect by coating a layer of polymer on metal objects to prevent iron from interacting with oxygen in the moisture.
- Clothes that have rust stains should not be washed in hot water or the dryer because it makes it difficult to remove them using the above-mentioned methods.
- Do not try to remove rust stains on clothes using chlorine, as it may intensify the color.
- When trying to use strong chemicals to remove rust stains, be sure to wear the necessary plastic gloves for your protection.
