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​TIP STORE: Household: Hardware

​Rust Free Socket Sets and Spanners

​Save those sachets from medicines that absorb moisture (from medicine bottles, Mountain Bread etc.) and pop a few into socket set cases and presto no rust, doesn't matter how long since you used it last. Contributed by Lyn Anderson, 8th January 2013

​Sidelight Security

Our front door has a deadlock, but it has a window right beside it so if the keys are left in the lock and a burglar was to break the window they could unlock the door. Instead of having laminated or security glass installed I covered the inside of the window with clear contact film, so if the glass is ever broken a hole won't be able to be punched through the glass.
​Contributed by Janelle, Kariong, 24th February 2010

​An Overnight Soak Will Save on the Cost of New Tools

​Kay wanted to know how to get rust off old automotive tools. The best way I have found is to soak them in a tray of Coke overnight. Rinse off then spray with WD40 and you should have near new tools. Just remember to clean them after use and spray lightly with WD40 and they will stay new looking Contributed by Adrienne, Bracken Ridge, 26th July 2007

​Sticky Solution

Car restorers use molasses to remove rust. Just soak the old rusty bits and tools!! No elbow grease!! This is not a quick process and can take a month or more to remove all the rust. Molasses is available in big tubs for about $22 at stock feed suppliers.
​Contributed by Louise, Mosman, 26th July 2007

​Soak and Scrub to Remove Rust

Soak your auto tools in Kero for 24 hours and then rub with steel wool and leave to dry. You can also buy a product called SEPTONE Rust Converter available from most Automotive stores.
​Contributed by Lynne, Seaford, 27th July 2007

​Oily Solutiond

Try rubbing rusty tools with a steel wool pad dipped in either vegetable/cooking/olive oil. For less chance of scratching bunch up a piece of nylon netting (from an orange or onion bag). The nylon has less chance of scratching.
​Contributed by Debbie, Dubbo, 27th July 2007

​Wire Brush

To remove rust from old automotive tools, clean them with a stiff wire brush, available from a hardware shop.
​Contributed by Elziabeth, South Penrith, 26th July 2007

​Make a Volcano Fizz and Then Scrub

Try sprinkling bi carb soda to cover the rusted area, then pour over white vinegar and scrub with steel wool.
​Contributed by Eve, Burnside Heights, 26th July 2007

​Clean and Lubricate at the Same Time

Fill an old oil pan with sand. Add old sump oil from your last oil change. This will clean and lubricate tools. I've never tried it but an old mechanic told me it works. Hardly ever need to get rid of it either so it saves the environment.
​Contributed by Susan, Springfield, 26th July 2007

​Try the Real Thing

Soak in Coca Cola overnight, then scrub the rust off in the morning with a stiff brush.
​Contributed by Carol, Footscray, 25th July 2007