How Do You Clean Rust From Wrought Iron?
Wrought iron is commonly used in home decor, furniture, household items and pipelines. It is pure iron that is durable and has a grainy texture. Although it is a heavy-duty metal, it is not rust-proof. Removing rust from wrought iron will restore the natural beauty of the metal. You can remove the rust with the right products and a little elbow grease. Scrape as much rust from the surface of the wrought iron as you can using coarse sandpaper, 80 grit or less. Follow this by sanding with a medium=grit sandpaper, 120-160 grit. Scrub the rusted iron with a dry wire brush to remove more of the rust. Scrub the rusted wrought iron with the wire brush and a commercial rust cleaner, such as CLR or Lime Away. Follow the instructions on the cleaner for proper diluting, if necessary. Scrub the stain using a circular movement. For large rust stains, pour the solution into a bucket and dip the wire brush. Continue scrubbing the iron until all of the rust is removed. Wipe the wrought iron with a spo
