Before you throw away your favorite wooden table or chair because of rust stains, try using a homemade rust removal method. Commercial rust removers contain strong fumes and toxic chemicals, while a homemade rust remover can be made using natural household ingredients. Using an organic solution will allow you to neutralize and remove nasty rust stains in a safe yet effective manner. This homemade rust killer is safe enough to be used on multiple surfaces without creating additional damage.
- 1 teaspoon cream of tarter
- Bowl
- 1/4 cup of borax
- Hydrogen peroxide
- Mixing stick
- Damp rag
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Instructions
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Place 1 teaspoon cream of tarter into a bowl.
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Add 1/4 cup borax to the bowl.
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Add enough hydrogen peroxide to the bowl to form an extremely thick paste.
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Blend the ingredients together with a mixing stick.
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Apply the paste onto the rusted area with the mixing stick.
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Allow the paste to sit on the rust stain for at least 60 minutes.
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Remove the dried paste from the wood with a damp cloth.