Unlike most acid-based rust removers, POR-15–short for Paint Over Rust–not only melts away rust, but preps the metal underneath for paint by lightly etching the metal and leaving behind a zinc ...

Unfortunately, many of the rust stains that I had on my sink and tub didn't go away this easily. For those, this initial round made a dent in the stain, but I still had a ways to go. So, I'd put a ...

Of all the rust dissolvers we tested, Rust 911 is the only one that's offered in a concentrated formula. The best rust remover mixes with water at a rate of 8 ounces per gallon, or a 16-to-1 ratio ...

Hydrochloric acid, a powerful acid used in some toilet-bowl cleaners, is also sometimes used on rust stains, but I consider it too dangerous for do-it-yourselfers and do not recommend using it. Q.

I tried bleach and a chemical remover to no avail. Can you help? A: Rust stains on concrete seem to respond best to acids of various types. The classic treatment is oxalic acid, which is sold at […] ...

Another key point is the rust stains might be just a surface imperfection created by the previous homeowner. Something made from iron might have gotten wet and the legs or bottom of the object as ...

Rust remover. I don’t possess the patience for 10 days of poulticing the patio, so I turned to Iron Out, a plant-safe liquid containing oxalic acid.

Simply apply lemon juice (or citric acid) to any rust stains on your kettle, leave it for five minutes, then wipe it off. For a polished and gleaming finish, rub your kettle with a bit of olive ...