| Any metal object left outdoors will inevitably be | | | | 3. Once the new coat of paint has dried, apply a |
| subjected to the effects of the harsh weather | | | | thin coat of car wax and allow it to dry. Once |
| such as the sun's heat and the chilling rain. Sooner | | | | dried, buff until it's the topcoat is shiny. |
| or later, you'll notice that scrapes and rust stains | | | | A major drawback of most rust removal |
| start to appear. | | | | products is the danger they pose to the |
| This also holds true for your outdoor furniture. | | | | environment. Moreover, most rust removal |
| Even though your furniture pieces are made from | | | | products contain chemicals that are toxic and |
| durable materials, they will eventually show signs | | | | harmful to your garden plants, pets, and children. |
| of wear and tear and be at the mercy of the | | | | Although you may be successful in preserving |
| scourge of all metals - namely, rust. | | | | your outdoor furniture, you could be endangering |
| Fortunately for you, there are rust removal | | | | the lives of your loved ones in return. The last |
| products that you can safely use outdoors. For | | | | thing you need is to put your household in such an |
| example, if you check the label of a product | | | | unsafe situation. |
| designed to clean your outdoor furniture, you'll | | | | The good news is manufacturers of rust removal |
| notice right away that the ingredients are closely | | | | products have started to introduce a line of |
| similar to a product used in cleaning your car. | | | | organic rust removers. This is a step in the right |
| To make your outdoor furniture last a lifetime, | | | | direction for household cleaning products. Unlike |
| you should conduct a periodic inspection. Constant | | | | conventional cleaning products, these new |
| vigilance is needed to prevent rust from turning | | | | products do not release toxic fumes that could |
| your furniture pieces into scrap. For starters, you | | | | endanger the health of the consumer. These |
| need to do the following: | | | | products also do not contain cancer-causing |
| 1. Check the welded joints for any sign of peeled | | | | agents. Neither do these products contain |
| paint or rust stains. | | | | chemicals that induce allergic reactions or |
| 2. If there are initial signs of corrosion setting in, | | | | adversely affect your immune system. |
| then scrape and sand the old paint until you reach | | | | Rust can now be removed easily with this latest |
| the bare metal. Then prime the affected area and | | | | line of organic rust removers. With the knowledge |
| coat it with a rust-inhibiting paint. But make sure | | | | that these products are environmentally safe to |
| that the paint you're using is rated for outdoor | | | | use, you're assured once and for all that most of |
| use. | | | | your precious possessions will last a lifetime. |