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How to Remove Rust Stains from Slate

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Andrea said, “How can you remove a rust stain from a slate shower floor?”

Table of Contents:
  1. Removing the Stains
  2. Additional Tips and Advice
  3. Sources

Iron particles in tap water are a common cause of rust stains around bathroom fixtures. Although slate is not a material commonly thought of as becoming stained, it’s not impervious to rust stains. Thankfully, the stains can be removed fairly easily by following the steps below.¹

Removing the Stains

You Will Need:

  • Iron Out
  • Distilled water
  • A scrub brush
  • A cloth
  • Kerosene

Steps to Remove the Stains:

  1. Put on a pair of heavy-duty rubber cleaning gloves and a long-sleeve shirt to ensure your hands and arms are protected from the chemicals.¹
  2. Combine as much powdered Iron Out as needed with some distilled water to make a paste.
  3. Spread a thick layer of the paste over the rust stain.
  4. Let the paste sit on the stain for about an hour.
  5. Scrub the paste into the stain with a soft-bristled brush.
  6. Rinse the area well.
  7. Repeat the process as many times as needed to remove the stain.
  8. If the stain is stubborn, dampen a cloth with kerosene and wipe away the stain.¹
  9. Rinse the area well with soapy water once the stain is gone.¹

Additional Tips and Advice

  • Lemon Kool-Aid, Tang,² or Bar Keepers Friend can be used in place of Iron Out, however, they all contain acid,³ which can dull the surface of the slate.¹
  • Scrubbing the rust stains with lemon juice or white vinegar can also be effective.¹
  • Never try to clean away a rust stain with a product that contains chlorine bleach as it can cause the stains to darken.¹

Sources

  1. Clean It Fast, Clean It Right by Jeff Bredenberg
  2. Joey Green’s Cleaning Magic by Joey Green
  3. The Cleaning Encyclopedia by Don Aslett

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