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Salt over the stain and work it into the fabric fibers with a soft cloth to help draw out the stain.Lay the garment out in direct sun (treated side face up) for two to three hours to fade the stain completely.Finally, machine wash and dry it as per usual to remove the lemon-salt residue and reveal rust-free, like-new threads!Do note that, if using this technique on delicate fabrics like chiffon, you’ll want to avoid doing more harm than good by testing the lemon juice out on a small, inconspicuous area of the garment before applying it to any stains on visible areas of the garment.Also keep in mind that, because lemon juice is a natural bleaching agent, this trick is best saved for your white duds that need to be returned to their original color. Photo: istockphoto.com How to Remove Rust from CarpetingTHE FIX: Vinegar and saltIf your carpet was stained by rusty metal furnishings once dragged across its pile, try this simple trick before you go the route of a costly carpet tear-out and replacement. Saturate a clean, lint-free cloth in white vinegar and lightly wring it out until it no longer drips.Sprinkle a scant amount of table salt over the rust stain with salt and place the wet cloth over it.Let the cloth sit for half an hour—the abrasive properties of the salt and the acids in the vinegar will help draw out and dissolve the rust buildup and neutralize any unpleasant odors in the carpet.Remove the cloth

Chrome is susceptible to pitting, especially in areas where there has been rust. You can remove rust and smooth these areas with an aluminum foil wad. Tear off another 3-inch (7.6-cm) strip of foil. Crumple it into a loose ball. Wet the ball and gently rub any pitted areas with the foil.As you rub the area with the foil, the edges on the foil ball will help to smooth out the pits in the surface of the metal, and remove rust in the process. Once all the rust has been removed, use a sponge or hose to rinse away any brown paste that’s formed when you scrubbed the rust. When all the paste and excess rust has been washed away, dry the area with a clean microfiber cloth.Don’t let chrome air dry, as it’s likely to form water spots.Advertisement Use a clean and dry microfiber cloth to rub the entire surface of the chrome. Apply gentle pressure and rub the metal in a circular motion. This will help to remove any leftover water, dirt, and rust, and help to buff the metal to a shine.[5]You can also use an electric hand polisher with a clean and dry buffing pad to buff the chrome. Baby oil, which is actually mineral oil, makes a great polish for woods and metals. Not only will it smooth out the surface of the metal, but it will also help bring it to a beautiful shine. Squirt a few drops of baby oil over the surface of the chrome, spreading it out so there's a drop every 1 to 2 inches (2.5 to 5 cm).You can also use car wax, Turtle Wax, or carnauba wax to polish and protect chrome. Use a clean and dry microfiber cloth to rub the baby oil into the surface of the chrome. Use a circular motion, and apply gentle pressure as you work. Once you’ve gone over the entire area, repeat with a clean cloth to remove any excess oil from the surface.[6]As you rub the oil and polish the metal, the chrome will come to a bright, shiny, mirror

And inspect the stain again. If it’s still visible, re-soak the cloth in the vinegar, lay it over the stain again, and give it another half hour.Once the carpet stain has faded, let the vinegar dry on its own.To finish the job, vacuum the spot a few hours later to pick up any lingering grains of salt and restore the fluffiness of the carpet fibers. Photo: istockphoto.com How to Remove Rust from Ceramic or PorcelainTHE FIX: Hydrogen peroxideHave you ever picked up a canister of shaving cream from the edge of a tub or sink one day to find a reddish-orange ring left behind in its place? A salve for everyday cuts and scrapes, hydrogen peroxide can also cure ceramic or porcelain tubs, showers, and sinks of these stubborn rust stains and those commonly left behind by dissolved iron in water—all thanks to the stain-lifting and brightening power of its oxygen component.Mix up a paste consisting of one part 3 percent hydrogen peroxide and two parts cream of tartar.Apply it with a soft sponge to the offending stain.Let the paste dwell on the ceramic or porcelain surface for one or two hours.Scrub down the stain with a stiff-bristle brush.When the rust is gone, run water from a tub or faucet tap (or use a water-dampened cloth if no faucets are nearby) to rinse away the crustiness that’s left over.How to Remove Rust from Stainless SteelTHE FIX: Baking soda Photo: istockphoto.com While the chromium oxide that coats stainless steel sinks and

Countertops makes them more resilient to rust than traditional steel, that coating is not foolproof. It can degrade with time, after which rust stains can crop up on stainless steel just like on ordinary steel. Fortunately, a dash of baking soda can remove rust stains small and large from stainless steel; its mildly abrasive properties and alkaline pH allow it to lift stains and neutralize any acids on the steel surface that may worsen the rusting.To banish small rust stains on stainless steel, use a soft clean cloth to work a baking soda paste—one tablespoon baking soda and two cups of water—onto the stained area of the steel in the direction of the steel grain (horizontal or vertical). Then, wipe away the paste with a water-dampened paper towel.To remove rust stains that are on the larger side, sprinkle a layer of baking soda over the stained area and let it dwell for 30 minutes to an hour. Then you can gently scrub the soda into the stain with a soft-bristle scrub brush (again, go with the direction of the grain). Wipe down the soda-laden area with a water-dampened paper towel, follow up with a dry paper towel, and watch your stainless steel sparkle!How to Remove Rust from ConcreteTHE FIX: Trisodium phosphate (TSP)Corroded garage door parts, rust patches on vehicles, and iron deposits in pipes or wells that supply water to lawn sprinklers are common culprits behind rust stains that appear on your garage floors, driveways, and other concrete surfaces. You’ll

And water, and you can tackle these with a mildly acidic vinegar solution. In your bucket or sink, mix equal parts vinegar and water. Soak your sponge or microfiber cloth, wring it out, and go over the tough spots with the vinegar and water solution.[2]When you're satisfied with the cleanliness of the chrome, rinse it again with plain water.This is a fairly simple process to keep chrome shining, and you can do it on a regular basis. With a clean microfiber cloth, towel dry the chrome. Chrome tends to show water spots, so you shouldn’t let it air dry. As you dry the chrome, check it for rust.If you find any rust, you'll have to address it with a rust-cleaning method.Advertisement Tear off a 3-inch (7.6 cm) strip of aluminum foil from the roll. Cut the strip into three equal pieces. Each one will be about 3 to 4 inches (7.6 to 10 cm) in length. You will rub the chrome with the aluminum foil to remove rust.Aluminum foil is ideal for cleaning chrome, because it’s a softer metal and won’t scratch the chrome.Steel wool is not recommended for chrome, because it requires more effort, and can leave the chrome looking dull. Grab a small bowl from the kitchen and fill it with plain water. The water will act as a lubricant between the chrome and the aluminum foil, but it’s actually the chemical reaction between the two metals that removes the rust.[3]It’s not necessary to use cola or vinegar as the lubricant to clean chrome. Dunk a piece of aluminum foil into the bowl of water to get it wet. Lightly rub the wet foil against the rusted chrome surface. You don’t need to press hard or use a lot of elbow grease, because only minor friction is needed to produce the aluminum oxide that will dissolve the rust.As you rub, the rust will disappear and the surface of the chrome will become shiny and smooth.[4]If you're working with a large area, switch to a new piece of foil after every 10 inches (25 cm) of area you cover.