Steel wool is a great tool for helping remove surface rust on metal. Available in various grades from fine to super fine, ...

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If there’s one subject that shows up in my inbox more often than any other, it has to be rust. Ugly, orange-ish stains on tubs, showers, toilets, washing machines, sinks and even stainless steel. One ...

Tools get rusty. It's one of the things they do best. But they don't have to stay rusty. The DIY experts at Stack Exchange offer a few solutions to keep your tools gleaming clean. While I don't use ...

Dear Heloise: I have small, circular rust spots all over my driveway caused by the iron in a granular lawn fertilizer I used recently. A rainstorm dissolved some of the granules that had spilled over ...

Reclaim your relaxation time with a clean tub. A nice hot soak can soothe what ails you, but unsightly rust stains may have you avoiding your bathtub and opting for a shower instead. While fresh ...

If you've ever owned a metal tool, you've likely dealt with the frustrating reality of rust at one point or another. Despite the perceived durability of some metals like stainless steel, no metal ...

If there is a bright side to the never-ending war on rust, it's the fact that because the risk of rust is so prevalent, a lot of products on the market will help you prevent rust from forming or get ...

Do you remember asking the classic question in high school chemistry class, “When will I ever use this?” I admit that I was one who posed this question loud enough that I was rewarded with an ...

As UK homeowners prepare to store away their garden furniture for the winter, an unusual cleaning hack has emerged, saving people time and money when it comes to removing rust. Our garden chairs, ...

It happens. Pots and pans get rusty. But don’t throw them out quite yet! Learn how to get your rusty cookware looking like new with just a few items you probably have on hand: a potato and baking soda ...