It happens that any home metal product is covered with rust. It is best to remove it with special chemicals. But what to do if there is no such remedy at hand, but there is no time to go to the store? People’s councils will come to the rescue.
Preparation of a metal product for cleaning from rust
The metal surface can be covered with a thin layer of rust or the so -called “flakes” - this is when the rust already begins to exfoliate. Claires are quite easy to remove with a rough skin. After that, you need to walk on the surface with fine sandpaper. The remnants of rust, which were eaten into the metal, can be removed in the following ways.
How to remove rust with potatoes and salt
Raw potatoes contain a small amount of oxalic acid. It is she who removes the rust well. For a greater effect, the pulp of raw potatoes is best mixed with a conventional table salt. You can grate the potatoes on a fine grater and add the same amount of salt to it. Pull the rusty surface with this mixture and let it lie down calmly for 30-40 minutes. After time, wipe the product with a damp cloth and immediately dry.
How to remove rust with vinegar and lemon juice
This method is suitable for removing rust from both metal and from fabrics. Mix in equal amounts of vinegar with a strength of 9% and fresh lemon juice. Dip in the mixture a napkin and put it on a metal object. Cover on top with polyethylene so that the moisture does not evaporate. Keep a wet napkin until the rust leaves. If necessary, water the napkin with a mixture of vinegar and juice. Later, wipe the clean metal first with a clean, damp cloth, and then dry. Lower the tissue product with the part where there is rust, into a container with a sour composition. Keep for about 15 minutes. Keep in mind that color fabrics can be discolored.
How to remove rust from metal with soda and water
Ordinary baking soda in its composition has phosphoric acid. This acid is used to produce professional cleaners from rust. In these cleaners, there are also different aggressive components, but you try to work only with soda. Pour it into a bowl and add so much water to get a porridge mixture. Apply the composition to a rusty place and cover with a damp cloth. After 15 minutes, with the help of a metal kitchen sponge, clean the soda - it will leave with the remnants of the rust.
How to remove rust from metal using a coca-cola drink
Everyone's favorite carbonated drinks, in addition to healthy and delicious ingredients, consist of quite aggressive ingredients. The same phosphoric acid is in almost all the “sparkles”. There is a lot of it too much in Coca-Cola. Pour the drink into a basin or jar and lower it into a rusty metal object. After 15-20 minutes, remove the metal product and wash it under running water. Be sure to dry.
So that you do not have to use home -grown methods or buy expensive special products, take care of metal products. Do not keep them in wet rooms. If this is not possible, then treat with anti -corrosion compounds. Products that can be painted, protect with varnish or paint.