How to refurbish rusty hedge trimmers?

by Sophie Ratcliffe

Answered

My NEW hedgetrimmers (which I'd assumed were lost) had actually been left outside last summer in some weeds and have now rusted in an open position and the blades are funky with old mud and rusted open. Any ideas on how to bring them back to "new?" They weren't cheap and it would be a shame to just pitch them! Thanks in advance!

5 answers

Ellis on May 14, 2018

Try spraying them with WD40 and then rub with plain steel wool.

Helpful Reply
Janet Pizaro on May 14, 2018

http://homeguides.sfgate.com/prune-shrubs-rusty-trimmer-96599.html

Helpful Reply
Betty on May 14, 2018

Try SOS pads . Work on my old scissors .

Helpful Reply
Neva Dew on May 14, 2018

Yes, the WD-40, after soap and water for the mud and other crud.

Helpful Reply

Mogie on May 14, 2018

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FOBtoMnC94I

{ "id": "4830127", "alt": "", "title": "", "video_link": "https://www.youtube.com/embed/FOBtoMnC94I", "youtube_video_id": "FOBtoMnC94I" }

{ "width": 634, "height": 357, "showRelated": false }

Helpful Reply

Related Discussions

GNATS - How to get rid of them?

Gina Garbo Answered on Jul 25, 2024

Somehow my house and garden got tiny gnats that killed my fuchsia plant and fly everywhere. I have tried ALL the Web recommendations - soap and oil dishes, sand in th... See more

129

See Answers

Marigolds growing! Should I pinch the buds?

Dianne King Answered on Sep 13, 2024

My marigold plants are growing. I heard that pinching the buds until Autumn will allow them to grow without killing the plant. Is this true?

See Answers

Growing garlic

Decor&Dine Answered on Jul 31, 2024

Growing our first garlic, should we wait until the leaves are drying out before we pick it? Husband picked first one today along with our first potatoes.

See Answers

How to keep mice out of your garden?

Debra Answered on May 20, 2024

Hi everyone, I have mice in my garden destroying my vegetables and I have also noticed them in the barn and shed. Please can someone tell me how to prevent them from ... See more

See Answers

What's the best flower/plant to grow in Texas?

Susan Answered on Apr 12, 2024

I know that opinions vary, but what's your opinion?!I have great luck w Rosemary plants. Green all year long.

See Answers

What is the best tool for removing weeds between pavers?

Zach Waxer Answered on Jul 16, 2024

I am noticing a lot of weeds appearing between my outdoor pavers. I tried removing them by hand but most of the time I am not getting to the roots. I would love to kn... See more