Rust attacks garden tools quickly because they are exposed to rusty conditions: humidity, sun, soil residues, etc. Before storing them for the winter, I strongly advise you to clean them in order to preserve them for next spring.
Here are three methods to get rid of rust:
1st method
My grandmother used this method and I thought it was crazy, but I was surprised when I tried it.
You have to take dry grass and make it into a ball. Then, you imbibe it with pure white vinegar. You use this ball to rub your tools. You will see how the rust easily removes. Afterwards, rinse your tools with clean water and dry them before storing them.
2nd method
Another natural method used by our grandmothers is baking soda and lemon juice. You make a paste: 1 part lemon juice for 3 parts of baking soda. Using an old brush, rub this paste on your rusty tools. When rust is removed, rinse your tools with clean water, then dry thoroughly.
3rd method
This method is a form of replacement for the 1st method. If you do not have dry grass, take a sheet of newspaper. You imbibe it with vinegar and you rub your tools with it. Again, you finish by rinsing with clear water and drying well before storing them.
Rust can't resist these methods!
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