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22 October 2010-

How to Protect Wrought Iron Furniture

By: Iron railings

Rust is the term which is described as the oxidation of metal. It is formed when iron is exposed to water and air. In order to protect this type of furniture from permanent damage, it needs to be kept away from rusting. Some preventive measures to save wrought iron furniture from rust are:


» Affected areas of furniture treated with plain white vinegar or rubbing oil gives effective results. It removes rust quickly. This method is effective for removal of rust on small areas of the furniture. It should be kept in mind that furniture is left soaking in the oil or vinegar to loose the rust properly. This helps in easy cleaning and takes less time as well.

» Rusty areas treated with lemon juice also help a lot. Lemon performs the same way as vinegar does.

» Another useful tip is the use of baking powder over small rusty areas. But, baking powder should be mixed with enough amount of water to stick well. And the rusty part is left with paste for enough time.

» Use wire wool against rusted area and scrub with wire wool harder to get effective results. Scrubbing followed by little bit applying of oil also works in great manner. Vinegar loose down the rust and rubbing process removes it.

» If the rust on wrought iron furniture is too hard, then sand paper can be used in this case. Sandpaper offers best solution for removing stubborn rust on furniture.

Removing rust is a daunting task and along with these preventive measures, wrought iron furniture protection from rust is easier by keeping them dry. And it is better to remove the rust soon it starts to form over the items rather than to let it grow to more areas. Because more the rust formation is, larger the damage can occur.

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