![]() Continue until all of the rust has turned a dark grey to black colour. This will also keep the rust and jelly wet as you don’t want it to dry out. Using the same wire brush as above, work the jelly into the rust every 5 minutes or so in order to keep the solution active. You can also dip the affected area in the jelly if it is small enough to fit in a tub, allowing it to be fully immersed. Apply the jelly and apply it directly to the rust. This ensures that the rust is targeted by the jelly and it doesn’t drip down to the concrete which could be too harsh. We recommend using the gel/jelly as it is a non-drip formula. You might want to check out related guides on rust removal, linked at the bottom of this blog post. If the rust is coming from a permanent feature such as a gate or metal bench you can use Jenolite Rust Remover Gel. You can do this by removing the object such as a can, tools, or anything else left out or moving them to a different location such as a shelf or garage. Identifying the source of the rust is the most important as you can stop rust forming in the first place and then dripping onto concrete, therefore creating the stains. How to prevent rust from appearing on concreteĪs mentioned earlier, rust on non-metal surfaces is caused by an external factor as rust can’t form on non-metal materials. If the stain is still proving stubborn you can use a wire brush to work the stain away and activate the rust remover. If there are still faded rust stains showing you can repeat the process if necessary. The product will start reacting with the rust and you will be able to wipe away the rust with a clean and dry cloth. This will depend on the severity of the stain, but you should be able to see the rust stain fade away. Make sure all the surfaces affected are covered. As the stain remover is in spray form it is easily applied evenly to cover the rust stain. Shake the bottle well and twist the nozzle to open. Jenolite’s Rust Stain Remover Spray is the right product to use here. ![]() This is so the solution can work into the rust stains and makes the process more efficient as there isn’t a barrier stopping the stain remover from coming into contact with the rust. Make sure before you start to remove any traces of oil or grease with a degreaser. Once this has been identified, you can remove it and begin tackling the stains that have been produced as a result of the source. ![]() This is because rust is formed when the metal comes into contact with water and the irons in the metal oxidise. This is most likely something metal such as a garden bench, some tools left out, or tin cans. The first step to getting rid of rust from concrete is to identify the source of the rust. How to remove rust from concrete Identify the source This blog post takes a look into how to get rust stains off concrete and how to prevent this from happening in the future. Whether it’s inside your home or outside in the garden, stains from rust on your concrete path, steps or wall can be mistaken for dirt and grime which isn’t the best look for your home or premises. ![]()
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