Iron rods can collect rust and dirt, which will need to be cleaned.
Iron rods can be used for a number of purposes, such as decorations or reinforcements. As useful as wrought iron is, since it is made from iron, it can rust, becoming visually unappealing and weakening the original strength if left untreated. There are ways you can clean and protect irons at home for little money and little effort, restoring them to their original strength and visual appeal using everyday products you probably have laying around your garage. Does this Spark an idea?
Instructions
Method One: Cleaning Iron Rods
1. Add a drop or two of dish detergent to a bucket of water. Mix the solution together.
2. Soak a clean rag in the soap mixture.
3. Rub the wet rag on the iron rod, making sure to thoroughly clean the crevices on the rod. Use a soft bristle toothbrush if necessary.
4. Use a hose to spray the iron rod clean.
5. Allow the rod to air dry thoroughly before proceeding.
6. Protect the rod using paint or wrought iron-specific wax following the package instructions.
Method Two: To Remove Rust
7. Use sandpaper to rub the rusted area. If it is minor rust, use a medium-grit sandpaper to start. If it is deep rust, use coarse-grit sandpaper.
8. Rub the area with the sandpaper until the majority of the rust is gone. Rust may penetrate underneath adjacent areas where the protective coating is still intact, so rub these areas as well. Switch to a fine-grain sandpaper as the amount of rust remaining decreases.
9. Continue to sand the rusted area until all the rust is gone.
10. Wipe the rod down with a clean rag to remove any remaining dust from your sanding.
11. Protect the rod using paint or wrought iron-specific wax following the package instructions.
Method Three: To Remove Rust
12. Place four to five drops of turpentine onto a steel wool pad.
13. Rub the iron rod with the turpentine pad. Apply extra pressure over highly rusted areas. Continue to rub the rod until you have removed the rust.
14. Use a clean, dry rag to wipe the rod clean.
15. Protect the rod using paint or wrought iron-specific wax following the package instructions.
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