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Helpful Tips: How to Clean Rust from a Sink
19.12.2023 05:00
Updated: 13.05.2024 21:21
Rust - dark red stains appear in places of frequent contact of plumbing surfaces with water (leaking toilet tank, metal pipes without zinc coating).
The presence of rust also indicates an increased iron content in tap water.
How to clean
A traditional mixture of table salt and acetic acid in a ratio of 1:3 perfectly removes rust stains.
You need to mix all the ingredients, apply it to the stain with a sponge and leave for half an hour.
After this, the remaining mixture is washed off with warm water; you can wipe the cleaned areas with a cloth or sponge.
How to remove rust stains from a sink
And the most effective way to get rid of red spots is a mixture of soda and grated soap.
Mix the ingredients in equal proportions and add a little water.
Apply to areas with rust and leave for one hour.
Vinegar or lemon juice are suitable for acrylic.
What eats away rust well
Vinegar Synthetic (table) or natural vinegar (apple, wine) is an aggressive product that contains acid.
The drug disinfects, kills harmful bacteria on metal, and quickly eats away rust.
How to remove old rust stains
Soak a cotton pad with a 3-6 percent hydrogen peroxide solution and apply it to the rust mark.
You don't need to use cotton wool, but simply pour a little product directly onto the stain.
To enhance the effect, sprinkle a little baking soda on top.
Wait 30–60 minutes, rinse the remaining mixture from the fabric and wash the item with detergent.
Previously, we talked about how to wash a bath mat.
