I had rust stains all over my patio but it ‘came up like new’ thanks to a ‘fantastic’ £1.50 buy from Sainsbury’s
IF your garden needs an upgrade in time for summer, you’ve come to the right place.
Particularly if your patio is covered in rust stains, we’ve got just the thing for you.
It comes after a cleaning enthusiast posted on social media, asking for advice on how to remove stains left on her patio slabs from rattan furniture.
Posting on Mrs Hinch Made Me Do It, a private Facebook group with 232,500 members, Sara Costella shared snaps of her patio and penned: “We had these new porcelain tiles in November last year and with the bad weather they have stained from the rattan furniture.
“I have tried a rust remover but it hasn’t worked..
“Any advice on what we need to get rid of the stains please.”
Fans of Mrs Hinch flooded the comments, sharing their tips, tricks and recommendations on how to remove rust.
Whilst there were a variety of different solutions offered, many stressed The Pink Stuff as an affordable solution.
One person said: “We had rust stains on our dark grey porcelain tiles. We used The Pink Stuff paste. Came up like new.”
Another added: “I used The Pink Stuff on mine.”
A third commented: “Pink Stuff paste. I got lily pollen on my UPVC window frame and it came up great.”
Whilst someone else beamed: “The Pink Stuff takes off rust.”
The Pink Stuff, which has been hailed ‘the miracle cleaning paste’ contains 99% natural ingredients and is tough on stains.
It can be used on a variety of different surfaces and is great on trainers, saucepans, cooker tops, sinks, uPVC, barbecues, ceramic tiles, glass and showers.
The Pink Stuff takes off rust
Facebook user
Not only this, but it also works on garden furniture, paintwork, boats, brass, as well as rust.
It is a versatile, specially-formulated, vegetable oil based cleaner for both inside and outside the home.
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It is best applied using a soft cloth or a sponge and can then be rubbed gently into surfaces before being rinsed off with hot water.
Whilst you can buy The Pink Stuff from a variety of different high-street shops and supermarkets, it is just £1.50 for an 850g tub from Sainsbury’s, making this an incredibly affordable cleaning hack.
RUST OFF
Not only this, but many other cleaning fans shared their tips and tricks on how to banish stubborn rust stains.
One cleaning enthusiast claimed: “White vinegar removes rust stains…just buy the cheapest from B&M etc.
“Pour onto stain and leave for half an hour or so, then use scrubbing brush and rust stain will lift. Then wash as normal.”
A second chimed in: “In the spring, sprinkle on clothes washing powder and let the rain do its stuff. Works every time.”
Meanwhile, another suggested: “Wet and Forget might be good.”
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