Rust stains
are a menace especially on concrete. They lead to many problems such as, your
house looks messy, gives an untidy impression to guests visiting your house. If
you’re planning to sell your house such stains may simply lower the cost of the
house and if your boss is coming for a dinner for the first time, surely
concrete full of stains will cause a bad impression on your boss.
Before we
decide, as to how to remove these rust stains from concrete. It is very
important to understand first as to how these stains came in the first place.
Often it happens that one becomes negligent of the fact and puts heavy metal,
sofas, chairs on concrete for a long period of time without cleaning the area
and as a result rust stains starts appearing on it. Also, children have the
habit of dragging sofas which result in scratches and stains. It is very
important to remove these stains while making sure that it does not cost you
much.
Some of the less expensive methods of
removing rust stains from concrete are:
Method 1 (Vinegar and
Lemon juice method)
Things you will be required:
·
White vinegar (acid
tends to clean best).
·
A sponge
·
Piece of cloth
·
A mop
·
Bucket of hot water
·
Lemon juice
·
A brush for
scrubbing can be of any size according to your comfort.
Steps:
1. First
of all, it is very important to clean the area which has a stain on it with a
piece of cloth or even with a dry mop. Whatever is convenient, so that no dust
particles are left on the area and so that you can easily apply solution on it.
2. Secondly,
after cleaning the area, you must have white vinegar with you which you should
apply on the desired area and put it on there for almost thirty minutes. The
time should be no less no more.
3. Thirdly,
mop the area with hot water and check whether the stain has been removed or
not.
4. If
the stain has not been removed then reapply the vinegar on the desired area
again.
5. If
the Rust Stains still appears then you should put some lemon juice on the
desired area, only and only when the white vinegar has been completely removed
from the stain.
6. Make
sure that the lemon juice remains on the stain for almost twenty minutes.
7. After
that with the help of a scrubber or green side of the sponge you should scrub
the stain.
8. After
all that clean it with a piece of cloth and hot water so the area remains
totally clear. For more stain removal methods read below
Method 2 (Cheap rust
remover spray)
Things you will be required:
·
Cheap rust remover solution.
·
Gloves.
·
Piece of cloth.
·
Bucket of water be
it warm, lukewarm or cold all will work.
·
Sponge or scrubber.
Steps:
1. Another
inexpensive method to remove stain is with the help of Commercial rust remover
solution which can remove stain with just one or two sprays.
2. After
spraying in the desired area leave it there for almost thirty minutes.
3. After
that scrub the area with the help of green side of the sponge or a scrubber,
both will effectively do the jobs.
4. Gloves
should be worn so that commercial solution does not affect your skin harmfully.
5. After
some time, with a piece of cloth remove the solution with cloth piece soaked in
water so that the area gets clean.
6. If
still Rust Stain remains you may repeat the entire process again until results
become positive.
Method 3 (Cheap toilet
cleaning solution)
Things you will be required:
·
A mop.
·
Bucket of water.
·
Piece of cloth.
·
Cheap toilet
cleaning solution.
Steps:
1. First
of all, you need to clean the desired area as mentioned above with a piece of
cloth to clear the area of any dust particles or other materials.
2. After
you have ensured that the area is completely clean make sure to apply toilet
cleaning solution on the rust stain and out it on for just twenty minutes.
3. Make
sure that the liquid as reached all areas of stain for effective results.
4. After
that with a piece of cloth soaked in water clean the area and your rust stain
will be removed completely.
5. If
the stain still remains you can redo the entire process until effective results
are visible.
6. Make
sure to wear gloves when using toilet cleaning solution.
Method 4 (Lemon juice
method)
Things you will be required:
·
Lemon juice
·
water
·
Piece of cloth
·
Scrubbing brush
Steps:
1. This
is the cheapest of all methods. You just have to apply lemon juice on the
desired area three to four times.
2. After
that scrub the area effectively with a scrubber for thirty minutes.
3. Repeat
the process.
4. Clean
the area with a piece of cloth that is wet.
5. The
stain will be cleaned within no time.
Method 5 (Cheap cleaning
services)
Things you will be required:
·
Telephone.
·
Few bucks.
Steps:
1. If
you are not willing to clean the area by yourself you can hire the services of
your local cleaning services company.
2. You
just need to make a telephone call and they will reach your home within no
time.
3. Settle
a price that you are willing to pay for it.
4. Make
sure that they do not use harsh chemicals that may destroy the concrete.
5. Concrete
will be cleaned within no time.
Tips and Warnings:
1. Whatever
the method maybe, make sure to wear gloves as safety comes first.
2. Make
sure that children are not around when cleaning especially infants that are
sensitive to chemicals.
3. Do
not use bleach as it may destroy the concrete.
4. Always
consult someone before using any method.
5. Make
sure you use all material in appropriate quantity.
6. Do
not leave the solution unattended
