One simple method to remove rust from chair legs involves using a mixture of salt and lemon.
Here’s a breakdown of the salt and lemon method, offering a simple and effective solution for removing rust:
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Prepare the Mixture: Squeeze the juice from a lemon into a bowl. Add a generous amount of salt to the lemon juice. The salt acts as a mild abrasive, helping to scrub away the rust.
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Apply to Rusty Areas: Apply the salt and lemon juice mixture liberally to the rusty areas of the chair legs. Make sure the rust is thoroughly coated.
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Let it Sit: Allow the mixture to sit on the rust for a few hours. This gives the lemon juice (citric acid) time to react with the rust, loosening it.
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Scrub: After a few hours, scrub the rusty areas with an abrasive kitchen sponge or a scouring pad. The combination of the lemon juice's rust-loosening properties and the salt's abrasiveness should help to remove the rust.
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Rinse and Dry: Rinse the chair legs thoroughly with water to remove any remaining salt and lemon residue. Dry the legs completely to prevent further rusting.
