Today we explain to our readers how to remove rust with natural remedies.
Rust originates from the oxidation of iron, it is reddish brown in color and the presence of oxygen is essential for its formation. It forms on metal or fabric objects.
To prevent rust, metal objects must be protected from humidity and placed in a dry place.
If there are objects, such as external gates, which are inevitably exposed to the elements, it is necessary to intervene immediately with anti-rust remedies to prevent it from expanding. The formation of rust is a problem because it irreparably damages water and heating systems, appliances such as kitchen, dishwasher, refrigerator, washing machine.
There are various ways to prevent rust with the use of anti-rust preparations such as covering with grease and oil or coating metal with plastic.
How to remove rust with natural remedies
Absolutely exclude the bleach because it could complicate the situation by permanently fixing the stains and ruining the materials. Exclude the use of chemicals on the market because they are sometimes harmful to health.
Salt and lemon
Squeeze some lemon juice directly onto the stain and cover it.
Sprinkle the rust stain with salt and leave for 24 hours. Add lemon juice from time to time so that the salt is always moist. Dab the stain with a sponge without rubbing and rinse the surface with cold water and dry well.
Sodium bicarbonate
Baking soda has many functions and one of them is to remove rust. Prepare a mixture of water and bicarbonate and leave it to act for six or twelve hours. After this time, rinse with water.
White vinegar
Vinegar removes rust stains by soaking the object in a filled container for about three to six hours, then scrubbing the object with aluminum foil.
Potatoes and baking soda
To pre-treat rust stains, it is useful to cut a potato in two and rub it by sprinkling it with baking soda on the stain.
Stains on fabrics
Cotton
To eliminate rust stains on cotton garments sprinkle with salt and lemon juice.
Leave on for at least a day and then treat the stain with hot lemon juice without rubbing. Then proceed with the usual washing.
Skin
As for leather fabrics, use a solution of water and bicarbonate.
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