How to clean tools from rust?

It often happens that after a long operation, or, on the contrary, a break in work, the tool loses its original appearance, becomes unsuitable for further use. It begins to become polluted and oxidized, a reddish-brown coating forms. Corrosion is a natural process of changing metal, especially if instruments are not stored in suitable conditions, for example, in an unheated room with a lot of dampness. We will describe how to clean tools from rust in order to restore their appearance and use them further.

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Cleaning the tool from dirt

In order to maximally protect yourself and everything that this or that tool is intended for, it is necessary to carry out regular cleaning. This procedure prevents rust and gives the subject a maximum life.

Below are some helpful tips throughout the course of your work:

• No matter how boring and boring the careful rubbing of the item after each use seems, it is always necessary to do this. To prevent unpleasant plaque, it is recommended to use a special cleaning agent.
• If a tool, such as a shovel or other sharp object, may become dull during operation, special attention should be paid to it. Timely update the sharpness of the work surface.
• If a sharp tool was in contact with concrete, cleaning is necessary immediately after the end of the activity, since such a material dulls it very much.
• Particular attention should be paid to areas near the blades or any mounts. Plain water and a stiff brush will do a good job of this.
• After final cleaning of the device, it must be rinsed in clean running water and left to dry.
• If the item was used in the garden, it is recommended to use a solvent in order to remove the plant sap. Kerosene can fulfill its role.
• After the procedure, your “assistant” can be lubricated with mineral or motor oil.
• Before further cleaning the tool from rust, it must be carefully inspected for chips or other damage. If it is damaged, it needs to be repaired or a new model purchased.

If you perform a number of such measures, cleaning metal from corrosion will be required much less frequently. The same measures can be taken immediately before cleaning from rzhachiny, as a preparatory stage.

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Several ways to remove rust with improvised means

Corrosion can appear on every metal equipment. In order to effectively clean the tool from rust at home, you can use the following methods.

Vinegar use

To implement this simple method you will need:

• Vinegar.
• Water.
• Iron brush.
• Capacity.

So, here is the work algorithm that you should adhere to:

1. Soak processed items in a solution of vinegar and water in a ratio of 1: 1. Even cheap white vinegar from a nearby store is suitable for this procedure.
2. After a few hours, items are pulled out and wiped with a towel to speed up their drying.
3. Using a metal washcloth, it is necessary to get rid of corrosion. Try to keep scraping movements to a minimum, because you can clean the material with light circular movements that will not harm the coating.

Important! If the item is very rusty, the procedure can be repeated by soaking it again.

We bring citric acid

Many experienced users claim that citric acid is excellent at clearing rust. Let's try to make sure of this. To implement this method, you need to do a simple job:

1. The acetic solution described in the previous method is replaced with a three percent solution of citric acid.
2. Soak damaged tools in it.
3. After getting rid of rust, the item is washed using a large amount of water.

Important! This method is not suitable for cleaning brakes, as well as engine blocks, as these parts can become very brittle and brittle under the influence of acids.

Unusual use of tea and cola

If you have not found vinegar and citric acid, you can come to an alternative method. To implement it, you need to perform only two steps:

1. Soak the devices in containers with “Coke” or strong tea.
2. After a certain period of time, clean the rust from the tool.

Important! Do not forget that after the entire procedure, the tool must be sharpened, check its effectiveness, and also apply protective grease.

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Professional cleaning

If the corrosion layer is solid or you do not really trust folk methods, you can go the simpler way, however, you will have to spend a little money. In this case, you can use special solvents (converters) of rust, which are presented in the assortment of construction and car stores. Among the most effective means noted products of such brands:

• Wurth;
• Liqui Moly;
• AVS
• Sonax.

Important! Also suitable solvent WD-40 and its analogues.

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Stock footage

Proper maintenance of working tools will always affect the duration of their service. However, if you neglect the simple rules of care, then any gardening and construction tool will begin to appear on the plaque, which can be very difficult to get rid of over time.