How To Remove Rust From Stainless Steel?
One of the most frustrating sights in the house is that of corroded and rusty surfaces. Stainless steel objects are highly susceptible to rust and can start degrading if they are ignored for too long. Right from the hinges of your doors to the keys of your cars, a number of different tools and objects can get rusty over time.
One of the most common mistakes committed by individuals while dealing with rusty items is tossing them into the dustbin. People often believe that stainless steel items become practically useless after getting rusty or corroded. However, that is certainly not the case. When you notice signs of rust on specific objects in your house, it is advisable to remove the rust from their surface using potent liquids like WD-40. A single can of WD-40 helps you remove rust from stainless steel with the utmost efficiency and ease. Instead of replacing the concerned objects or throwing them away, spraying some WD-40 would help you restore the condition of your stainless steel objects and ensure their smooth functioning.
The WD-40 Multi-Purpose Product breaks down the rust particles and helps you wipe them off efficiently. Once the particles are loosened, you can remove the rust from the objects in your house within a few minutes.
It is very common to encounter rusty objects within your house. This happens when items made of stainless steel (or any other metal) come in contact with moisture for a longer period of time. As long as the concerned objects have not entered the stage of corrosion, it is possible to remove rust from their surfaces. This makes it important to tend to the stainless steel objects within your house without causing any delay.
While a lot of WD-40 users have used the product for fixing squeaky hinges and unjamming windows, not many are aware of its capability to remove rust from metals like stainless steel. Being a moisture deterrent in nature, WD-40 also protects metallic surfaces from rust formation once they are cleaned thoroughly. While you will find a plethora of homemade remedies to deal with rusty metals, WD-40 is a quick and holistic solution to such problems. A quick spray helps you deal with notorious rust particles and provides the metal surface with its lost shine.
Here is a simple guide that you can follow in order to clean the stainless steel objects of unwanted rust.
Things you will need
Rubber Gloves
Dry Cloth
Soapy Water
Step 1
Cover Your Hands With Gloves
Before starting with the process of removing rust from stainless steel objects using WD-40, always make sure that you cover your hands with gloves. It is advisable to wear chemical-resistant gloves to keep your hands safe, such as gloves made of plastic or rubber.
Step 2
Spray The Can Of WD-40
Once you have your gloves on, go ahead with spraying a can of WD-40 on the rusty surface. Push the nozzle head of the can down slowly to spray the liquid in adequate amounts. Never make the mistake of spraying more liquid than required. People often assume that spraying more liquid would yield better results. However, that is certainly not the case. Coat the steel surface with just the right amount of liquid to loosen the rust particles and wipe them off effectively. If the liquid starts running off the surface, it implies that you have used way more liquid than required.
Step 3
Let The Surface Rest
After coating the stainless steel surface effectively with WD-40, let the concerned object rest for 10 to 15 minutes. This would allow the liquid to percolate the surface, get amidst the rust particles and loosen them. Wiping the liquid off immediately would never give you the desired results. On the other, letting the surface rest for too long would also not help you clean it efficiently.
Step 4
Clean The Surface To Remove Rust
Once the concerned stainless steel object has rested enough with a coat of WD-40 on it, you can go ahead with cleaning it to remove the unwanted rust particles. Make sure you use a clean cloth to prevent the surface from getting contaminated again. For best results, rub the cloth in a circular motion clean the surface of the metal and get rid of all the impurities.
Once you are done cleaning your stainless steel object, make sure that there is no WD-40 residue on the surface. For this, it is advisable to wash the concerned object with soap and water. This would clean the surface completely and make the metal shine as if it were new. Moreover, if you are cleaning the metal off WD-40 saturated rust, it is advisable to use a nylon brush instead of a clean cloth. It is also important not to use steel wool on stainless steel as it is likely to scratch the metal.
If you cater to all the requirements mentioned above and clean the surface with precision, you can get rid of the rust formed on the metal within a few minutes. WD-40 makes sure that you are able to clean all your household metallic items with ease, efficiency, and speed. Moreover, WD-40 Multi-Purpose Product stays true to its name and helps you perform a number of lubricating and rust-removal activities without getting any external help.
Final Word
This was a simple guide to help you remove rust from stainless steel using WD-40. The next time you get yourself a can of WD-40 Multi-Purpose product online or from a hardware store near you, make sure you remember this application along with all the mainstream uses of the liquid spray. Along with stainless steel, the product can also be used for removing rust from metals like iron and chrome using the same method as discussed above.
Along with getting rid of rust from the surface of the metal, WD-40 prevents the formation of rust on the metal in the near future. This provides the metallic tools and objects within your house with longer lives.
Disclaimer
The uses shown and described for WD-40 Multi-Use Product were provided to WD-40 Company by the users themselves. These uses haven’t been tested by WD-40 Company and do not constitute a recommendation of suggestion for use by WD-40 Company. Common sense should be exercised whenever using WD-40 Company products. Always follow the instructions and take heed of any warnings printed on the packaging.
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