Rust is iron oxide a compound formed when oxygen in the air combines with iron in the steel underneath the brass plating.
Using vinegar to remove rust from door hinge brass.
Mix 50 50 water and white.
I ve handled rust in other situations before but these hinges are small and there are a lot of little crevices for the rust to get in.
A little vinegar a little dish soap a little elbow grease and the cabinets were as good as new.
This is a shortened and more to the point version of my original video.
Rather than grinding sanding or using harsh toxic chemicals to remove rust from old tools vintage decor family heirlooms hardware and other objects opt for a gentler option the acid in everyday distilled white vinegar with the aid of salt will eat through the rust and corrosion afflicting the metal making it possible for you to scrub it off later with an abrasive pad.
Removing tarnish from brass hardware is simple to do using common household materials and a little manual labor.
How to remove rust with 50 white vinegar and water cheap.