# How to Repair a Rusted Drain Pan
A rusted drain does not mean you have to purchase a new one. Clean the pan so it looks new again using the right products. Drain pans are useful underneath refrigerators, heating units and other machinery to collect condensation. This moisture results in rust over time if you do not clean or empty the pan on a regular basis. Getting rid of the rust takes effort and time, but it prevents further corrosion and damage to the metal pan.
Things You'll Need
- Liquid dish-washing soap
- Sponge
- Steel wool with soap
- Cleaning cloths
- Latex gloves
- Oxalic-acid powder
- Nylon scrubbing brush
Instructions
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Cleaning Aluminum Pans
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Wash the drain pan with warm water, liquid dish-washing soap and a sponge. Rinse the drain pan with water.
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Dampen a piece of steel wool with soap under a faucet, squeezing the pad to create suds. Scrub the inside of the drain pan in one direction only.
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Rinse the drain pan thoroughly and dry it with a soft cloth. Replace it under the refrigerator or wherever it belongs.
Other Types of Metal
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Put on latex gloves to protect your hands.
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Rinse the rusted drain pan with water.
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Apply oxalic-acid powder to the drain pain. Wet a nylon scrubbing brush, dip it into the powder and scrub to remove rust.
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Rinse the drain pan thoroughly. Inspect it for any stubborn rust stains and repeat if any stains remain. Dry the pan with a cleaning cloth once it is free of rust.
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