- 1). Scrub off the rust. Use a scrubbing pad or steel wool pad to scrape off the rust. Wipe clean. This is usually enough to remove surface rust or small rust areas.
- 2). Apply a lubricant. Apply mineral oil or other lubricant to the rust stains on the shower head. Wait several minutes so the lubricant can soak in. Then use a steel wool pad or scrubbing pad to remove the rust. This is effective for stubborn rust stains.
- 3). Use white vinegar. Apply a large amount of white vinegar to the rust stains using a paper towel. Let the ascetic acid of the vinegar seep into the rust. Wait 10 to 15 minutes. Then scrub at the rust stains with a scrubbing pad or steel wool. Wipe clean.
- 4). Make a mixture of lime juice and salt. Pour a little table salt on the rust stains on the shower head, suggests the article "Non Toxic Home Cleaning" on the Earth Easy website. Then slice a lime and squeeze the juice onto the salted areas on the shower head to make a paste. Leave the mixture on the shower head for two to three hours. Then scrub the shower head. Wipe clean. Lime has citric acid which helps to remove rust.
- 5). Prevent future rust by spraying the shower head with a zinc-based galvanizing primer. Let dry completely before using the shower again.
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