Tips For Using Eco Friendly Rust Remover

By Karen Jones


Environmental concern is a pertinent issue right now. To succeed in the war against environmental degradation, conservation efforts must be intergraded into every aspect of life. Thus, an eco friendly rust remover. These are clearing agents that do not leave toxins floating around in the air. Usually, metal fixtures will be covered in a protectant. However, corrosion can still happen. When it does, it is important for one to have some agents at hand. Here is some knowledge on how to make some with simple kitchen items.

Most of the solutions can be created from regular readily available items. Take salt and lime juice for example. Limes are used in all sorts of recipes. Salt is a must in every home. Use both together and the result makes for a potent cleaning agent. Salt the affected area. Soak with the lime juice. Let it rest for a bit. Use the lime to rub away the scum.

Lime works because of the citric acid. Anything with citric acid is quite effective. Fresh lemons or fresh lemon juice can be used in this exercise. Note the word fresh. Not any one of those concentrated on supermarket shelves. Cut up the lemon then use the cut end to rub away at the corrosion. One can also spritz with lemon juice and rub with a toothbrush until clean.

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.

These solutions are mostly meant for smaller patches of corrosion. One can decide to clean a small area every day. Or if the damage is too deep-seated, professional help might be in order.




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