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How to Remove Rust From Stoneware Dishes

Today’s hurried lifestyles leave little time for the sort of trial-and-error housekeeping that characterized previous generations' approaches to cleaning, repairs, plumbing and general construction. Stoneware dishes are a case in point. This stain most commonly results from the oxidation of iron in the water or from rust that forms on metal dishwasher racks. Stoneware is a glazed pottery with a rugged finish that may wear, chip or stain with use. Stain removal requires a gentle stain lifter and enough patience to avoid further damaging the stoneware finish.

Things You'll Need

  • Dish soap
  • Nylon scrubber
  • Lemon juice
  • Vinegar
  • Salt
  • Clean, soft cloth
  • Washing soda
  • Soft abrasive with or without oxygen bleach
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Instructions

    • 1

      Wash the piece in dish soap and water. Scrub the spot with a nylon dish scrubber to see if the stain comes off. Rust should lift easily from a uniform finish in good condition.

    • 2
      Lemon juice and vinegar are gentle acids.

      Spray some lemon juice or vinegar on the stain. Let the acid sit for a minute and then sprinkle it with salt to function as a gentle abrasive while you gently rub with a cloth or your nylon scrubber.

    • 3

      Make a paste of washing soda – also sold as sodium carbonate – and hot water. Apply the paste to the stain with a damp, clean cloth and let the paste sit for a minute or two before scrubbing and rinsing. If the stain starts to fade, reapply the washing soda paste and let it sit for a few more minutes.

    • 4
      Artisan pottery with uneven finishes may require stronger cleaners.

      Spray the stain with oxygen bleach or make a paste of the powdered version and rub on with a damp cloth. Do not allow the bleach to sit for longer than one or two minutes before rinsing to see if the spot fades and then reapply as needed.

    • 5

      Scrub the stoneware with a soft abrasive product that contains bleach. Use a cloth – your nylon scrubber combined with the abrasive may scratch the dish.

    • 6
      Always wash and rinse stoneware thoroughly to remove cleaning product residue.

      Rinse the dish well after removing the stain. Wash the stoneware with dish soap before using it on the table again.

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