How To Remove Rust From Chrome Furniture: Step By Step Process To Clean Rust Off Chrome Furniture


Step By Step Process To Clean & Remove Rust Off Chrome Furniture

The chrome furniture looks extremely good as an outdoor furniture, however, after using it for a short period of time, it is important to refinish this type of furniture, due to the reason that chrome furniture will catch rust easily. If you notice rust on your chrome furniture, you need to remove it as soon as possible. If you find any rust on your chrome furniture & you are looking to clean it, don't worry, you are at the right place, simply go through the below-mentioned process carefully:

Step 1: Cleaning The Chrome Furniture

  • Mix Dish Soap With Water: First of all, you need to take a bucket & simply mix dish soap with some water. Clean your chrome furniture first in order to get rid of all the dirt, marks & grime. Fill your bucket with lukewarm water and also add 5 to 10 drops of dish soap(liquid).
  • Wipe The Chrome Furniture: Wipe your chrome furniture with the home-made cleaning solution. Dip a microfiber cloth or sponge into the soapy water solution before scrubbing the chrome furniture with the soapy water, cover every inch of the metal. Repeat this process, if needed.
  • Rinse Your Furniture: After cleaning, rinse your chrome furniture by using a clean cloth, once done, rinse you water bucket and fill it with plain water. Rinse the sponge thoroughly under the running water and wipe your chrome furniture again in order to remove the remaining solution.
  • Clean Stubborn Stains: You can easily clean stubborn stains with the help of vinegar. In your sink or bucket mix an equal parts of water & vinegar. Soak the sponge, wring it out, and try to clean the tough spots with the vinegar and water solution.
  • Dry Your Chrome Furniture: Finally, it is time to dry your chrome furniture and inspect for rust. Use a clean microfiber cloth or towel for this process.

Step 2: Removing Rust

  • Cut Aluminum Foil: Take an aluminum foil and cut some squares of it. Tear off a three-inch (7.6 cm) strip of foil from the roll of aluminum and then cut the strip into 3 equal pieces. Each piece of foil will be about three to four inches (7.6 to 10 cm) in length. You will rub your chrome furniture with the aluminum foil in order to get rid of rust from furniture.
  • Fill Bowl With Plain Water: Fill a bowl with clean plain water. The plain water will work as lubricant betwixt the chrome furniture and the aluminum foil, remember this is a chemical reaction betwixt the two metals that removes the rust easily.
  • Scrub The Rust: Scrub the rust of your chrome furniture with the piece of aluminum foil. Dip a piece of your aluminum foil into the water bowl to make it wet and then lightly rub the wet aluminum foil against the rusted chrome furniture surface. Apply minor friction to produce the aluminum oxide that will dissolve the rust easily from the surface of your chrome furniture.
  • Rinse & Dry: Now, you need to rinse and dry the affected area. Once the rust is removed completely, you need to use a hose to the sponge to rinse away the brown paste which comes after you scrubbed the rust. When all the paste and rust is clean then dry the affected area with the help of a clean microfiber cloth.

Step 3: Buffing And Polishing

  • Buff Your Chrome Furniture: Buff your chrome furniture with a clean cloth. You can use a clean and dry microfiber cloth to rub the entire surface of your chrome furniture. Simply, apply gentle pressure on the metal & rub it in a circular motion. This process will help to remove any leftover dirt, rust, water and also help to buff the metal to give a new shine to your chrome furniture.
  • Apply Baby Oil: Once done now, apply a layer of baby oil. Baby oil is made up of mineral oil, which makes a great polish for wood and metal furniture and gives new and smooth shine to old rustic furniture. Squirt some drops of baby oil over the surface of your chrome furniture, spreading it every 1 to 2 inches (2.5 to 5 cm) on the surface of your furniture.
  • Rub The Area Where You Applied Baby Oil: Finally, rub the baby oil applied area with a clean soft cloth or dry microfiber cloth. Use a circular motion for this work, and apply only gentle pressure as you work. Repeat this process with a new clean cloth to remove any excess oil from the surface of your chrome furniture.
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