Here’s my rusty pan. It's clearly seen too many cheesecakes. I didn't think I could bake with it again.
The Easiest Rust Remover
2 Materials
$2
5 Minutes
Easy
I’m a really big fan of rescuing objects, because I don’t believe in throwing things away that still have use in them. Sometimes though you get something and think, “that’s the end of this”, like this rusty pan. But then I found this great tip to remove rust from metal using coke and tinfoil.
Step 1: Gather Your Materials
All I used was a bottle of coke and a scrunched up piece of tinfoil.
Step 2: Pour the Coke
I poured the coke all over my pan. There is some chemical reaction that quickly gets the rust off. This is mostly surface rust, so I could wipe it off after a few minutes. For deeper rust you have to let it sit for longer.
Step 3: Scrub with Foil
The coke loosens all the rust, and the foil takes it off. With just a few scrubs all the rust comes off.
Step 4: Rinse Your Pan
Just rinse the coke and rust off your pan. My hands actually got kinda orange while doing this. I'm not sure why...
Tada! All clean. Instant rust remover.
Look at the difference! Now I can bake again!
Suggested materials:
- Bottle of coke
- Tinfoil
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Karenon May 30, 2019Rinse after coffee , club soda and these other sugary acid drink that soften your teeth. NEVER BRUSH till 30 minutes while they are soft from the drinks.
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Mx BERRYon Jul 31, 2019Same advice after natural fruit juices and fresh fruit. Highly acidic! They can do as much damage as sugar.
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Jayneon Aug 5, 2019I am also going to try it on tools from my garden. hope diet colas work!
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Peggy Ashon Nov 12, 2019I wish it did, but diet coke is a slightly different formula.. it has to be 'Coke Classic'.. It works great on garden tool rust, clean out my wheel barrow, [ have been using it for over 50 years] rusted bolts, will even eat away battery acid...
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can you use Dr. Pepper?
no it has to be coke.. something it that formula that cuts rust that is not found in other soda...
Yes why is tinfoil or aluminum foil what does that do ?
Can this be used to remove rust from cast iron pans and griddles?