As UK homeowners prepare to store away their garden furniture for the winter, an unusual cleaning hack has emerged, saving people time and money when it comes to removing rust. Our garden chairs, tables and BBQs are often the victims of damp weather, with unsightly rust patches forming over time. Thanks to a clever trick shared by Mrs Hinch’s loyal cleaning community, there’s now a simple, chemical-free way to get rid of rust—and it only costs a few pounds.
The discovery was shared on a Facebook group dedicated to cleaning tips, inspired by social media cleaning sensation Sophie Hinchliffe, better known as Mrs Hinch. The solution? A combination of everyday kitchen items—tomato sauce and scrunched-up tin foil. READ MORE: Is my wood burner illegal? Homeowners warned they could risk £300 fine Rust removal products are widely available, but this ketchup-and-foil method has now become a go-to for many cleaning enthusiasts, with people using it on everything from rusty towel rails and pots to garden furniture and BBQs.
One user took to one of many Mrs Hinch-inspired groups asking for advice on how to remove rust from the base of her metal stools that were used in an outdoor bar area. After seeking advice, she was flooded with suggestions. One fellow cleaning fan shared their success with a similar dilema, saying, "Tomato sauce and scrunched-up tin foil.
Used it on mine. Removed the rust and didn’t scratch the metal." Another said: "Foil scrunched up and tomato ketchup.
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