From vinegar to baking soda, these easy, effective methods make it simple to remove rust from stainless steel—no special products required.

Advice Everyday Cheapskate: How to remove rust stains from just about anything Published: Jan. 09, 2025, 12:00 p.m.

But if you really want to get crafty, pull rust from your tools using electrolysis. Check out ToolNut's step-by-step instructions on how to make a DIY electrolyzer for about $40 at instructables.com.

How to Remove Rust From Your Older Tools To rescue your classic tools requires patience, sturdy abrasives—and vision.

Fortunately, the rust and oxidized stains that form on the stainless steel finish of appliances are typically only on the surface, and therefore, relatively easy to remove.