How to Renew Galvanizing

Over time, once shiny and clean galvanized steel will become dirty and old looking. Revitalizing this steel is really quite easy. Galvanized steel is regular steel that has been hot dipped in a zinc solution, which becomes part of its surface. Zinc surfaces oxidize when exposed to the elements. This does not effect the steel's integrity or performance, but it does not look as nice as when it is shiny. Cleaning galvanized steel can be accomplished with materials commonly found around the home.

Things You'll Need

• Soap and water
• Salt
• Hydrogen peroxide
• Protective gloves and eyewear
• Cloth

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Instructions

1. • 1

     Soak your cloth in a soap and water solution and wash the steel surfaces to remove any dirt particles from its surface.

   • 2

     Polish the surfaces using a cloth and some salt while the soap and water mixture is still on the surface of the galvanized steel.

   • 3

     Soak another cloth in hydrogen peroxide and rub the surface with it in a polishing fashion if oxidation still remains after you have completed steps one and two.

   • 4

     Dry the steel with a dry cloth. Repeat the first three steps as often as required.