How do I Remove Rust With Molasses & Water?
Molasses and water is an environmentally friendly way to remove rust from iron and stainless steel. The mixture ferments creating acetic acid, which eats away at tough rust. It’s also an inexpensive alternative. A jar of grocery store molasses will be enough to clean most garden tools. Save more on cleaning larger items such as machine and auto parts by buying molasses in bulk from a feed store. Mix 10 parts of water with one part molasses in a container. Make enough mixture to completely cover the item from which you want to remove the rust. Place rusted item(s) in container. Lightly cover the container to avoid evaporation. Check items after a few days. Small, lightly rusted items take only a couple of days to come clean. Large, heavily rusted items will take up to three weeks. Remove item(s) from the container, and clean with hot water and a wire brush. Completely dry the item(s), and coat with oil or paint to stop rust from resurfacing.
