How To Remove Rust From Metal Garden Tools

[NJCher]

Thought this was helpful.



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Soak your tool in a 50/50 vinegar and water solution overnight. The acid from the vinegar will neutralize the rusting reaction.

Scrub the rust off with a steel brush or wool using circular motions.

Clean your tool off with soap and water.

Sharpen your tool so it is ready for more use.

Lubricate your tool with a mineral oil, WE-40, or boiled linseed oil to prevent future rusting.

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More at link:

https://www.trueleafmarket.com/blogs/articles/how-to-remove-rust-from-metal-garden-tools

[intrepidity]

1. Even better:

get some Evapo-Rust. I can highly, highly recommend this product, especially if you have more than just one item to process--and let's be honest, who doesn't? Once you have this stuff, you'll be looking all over your house, garage, and yard for the ubiquitous rusty things. And soon, like me, you'll be doing your neighbor's rusty tools too, because it is just do much fun.

I used to be sold on the vinegar method, until I learned the disadvantages. Now I'm sold on Evapo-Rust.

[Sherman A1]

2. Thanks I will check it out!

[NJCher]

4. if it's fun, I'll try it!

thanks for the recommend.

[hibbing]

6. Would this work on a cast iron corn shaped cornbread pan? n/t

[intrepidity]

7. Sure will

I recently soaked a 12-inch cast iron skillet in some so I can re-season it.

[multigraincracker]

3. I'll look for a good one at

yard sales. Every thing from jeans to tires.

[steventh]

5. 50-50 vinegar water and Evapo-Rust - thanks for the info

I'll try the 50-50 vinegar water until I can get my hands on some Evapo-Rust. I didn't know rust was removable. Now I do. Thanks fellow gardeners.

[Emile]

8. Thanks I have some pruning lops I left outside last fall

and they look pretty bad.