How do I clean rusty garden clippers?

Penne Johnson
by Penne Johnson

My clippers over time have become rusty and icky looking. What can I clean and polish them up with EASILY LOL Thanks. They are still sharp just need good cleaning. I do keep them in the garage.

  5 answers
  • Kelli L. Milligan Kelli L. Milligan on Oct 03, 2019

    WD40 and steel wool.

  • Dfm Dfm on Oct 03, 2019

    sand paper to the blades..it will help sharpen them.

  • Cynthia H Cynthia H on Oct 03, 2019

    Years ago, someone gave me great advice. Clean with WD-40 after use. Then, keep them in a flower pot filled with dry sand. I didn't like the sand, but, I started saving those silica packets that are in packaging (you can buy it too) and keep them with all my tools. The WD-40 keeps the rust at bay and the silica absorbs moisture.

  • Kathy Gunter Law Kathy Gunter Law on Oct 04, 2019

    WD40 or naval jelly

  • Melissa Melissa on Oct 05, 2019

    Mineral spirits and steel scouring wool will shine them. Clean with your trusty blue dish detergent & dry well. Recoil with mineral oil & they will look as good as a shiny new tool. Happy gardening😀