Karat is one of the common problems in various objects and equipment at home. However, carat can be removed as long as you take the right steps to remove carat. Karat is a common name for the very specific type of corrosion that affects the iron and its alloys, said Hubert Miles, certified inspector and owner of the Home Inspection Insider, quoted from House Beautiful, Thursday, July 18. In exposure to water vapor and oxygen, iron reacted to form a fragile reddish brown substance called carat.

Karauting objects certainly damage the scenery. If you are confused about how to remove carat, try using white vinegar. Here's the right anti-difficult steps to clean carat.

Big glasses or plastic bowls

A spray bottle (optional)

Microfiber cloth

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1. Soak the object in the vinegar

Swelling object into pure distilled white vinegar. If the item is large or has an electric component, spray as much vinegar as possible in a rusty area or place a cloth wetted with vinegar in a rusty area.

2. Let it be submerged for a while

Let the object be submerged in vinegar for at least 30 minutes. Check the progress regularly. Karat in large quantities requires longer immersions, up to two hours.

3.Basic surface

Get the object out of the vinegar and use a soft hair brush to gently rub the rusty part. Brush the used teeth suitable for cuts with detailed carvings or corners and small gaps.

4. Rinse and dry

Rinse metal with water and dry thoroughly with soft microfiber cloth. Repeat the process or try other cleaners if there are carats.

Karat can also be removed with simple pasta made from lemon juice and washing bolax or cake soda.

1. Create pasta

Mix two parts of washing borac or cake soda and one part of lemon juice in a small bowl to form pasta. Pasta must be easy to apply but not too dilute. You may need to adjust the proportion of the ingredients.

2. Apply the pasta

Use a sponge to apply the pasta thickly to the rusty area. Let go of the pasta for at least 30 minutes. If the pasta starts to dry, sprinkle it with water to moisturize it.

3. Grab the stuttering area

Use a brush to remove carat from the metal. If there are still carats, repeat the steps.

4. Rinse and dry

Rinse the goods properly and completely dry them before use or return them to storage.


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