How Do You Remove Rust From Garden Tools?
The proper tools make any job easier. Gardening is no exception. When you have the proper tools at your disposal, gardening tasks become easier and the overall results of your work improve. Taking care of those tools requires regular maintenance and protection from the effects of the weather. Hand tools like hoes, rakes and cultivators often rust when exposed to moisture for a prolonged period. It is common to discover rusty tools in the spring, particularly if they have been left outside or were not cleaned properly before storing. Fortunately, removing rust from garden tools is relatively easy. Remove a coat of light rust by hand sanding with 80-grit sandpaper. Scrub until all visible signs of rust are removed. Be sure to get into cracks or crevices and around the edges. Garden forks or hand-tiller claws may pose difficulty. Fold a piece of sand paper with the rough side exposed and slide it between the tines. Grasp the edges and pull the sandpaper back and forth against the edge of
