How do I get rust stains off my kitchen counter?

Question

I have just the regular kitchen counter. I think maybe its called laminate top. Anyways I forgot and left an iron skillet on the counter and now I have this disqusting spot on my counter.

Answer 1

I know this sounds silly, but try it first - cola of any sort will eat through the rust. Baking soda may work also. If you are concerned about bleaching agents, I would try one of these ways first. Good luck!

Answer 2

Stains
To remove or minimize stains, use full strength Fantastik® All Purpose Cleaner, Formula 409,® Pine-Sol® or other mild household cleaner on the affected area, and allow it to draw out the stain. Blot with a clean, damp, non-abrasive cotton cloth, and then rinse with clean water. When a recommended cleaner changes its formulation, the change may be harmful to the laminate surface. Formica Corporation cannot be held responsible for these changes. Solvents such as denatured alcohol can also be used. Follow all directions and warnings on the solvent label because many are extremely flammable

Answer 3

A mild acid would work in removing the rust form your kitchen counter. Below is the list for various types of stains. Hope this would be helpful.

White vinegar, a weak acid, is about 5 percent acetic acid. It may remove hard water deposits from glass, rust stains from sinks, and tarnish from brass and copper.
Lemon juice, another weak acid, contains citric acid, which can be used in much the same way as vinegar.
Oxalic acid is effective as a rust remover.
Phosphoric acid is often found in cleaning products that remove hard water deposits.
Hydrochloric and sulfuric acids are sometimes used in diluted concentrations in toilet bowl cleaners.

Answer 4

Rust is removed with acid. Whink is a brand of hydroflouric acid that works wonders on rust stains. Right off the shelf at Ace Hardware. Use some caution, it is acid, after all!

Answer 5

Try using the magic sponge. Do a search on "Melamine Magic Sponge". It has this abrasive that will take off almost any stain without detergents, but will not damage you counter top.

Answer 6

A mild abrasive and a soft scrubpad I have used softscrub with bleach it is a product in the supermarkets, but be careful it will stain your clothes.

Answer 7

Use a mixture of laundry powder bleach and water, make a paste and rub it in. You'll need to let it stand.

Also, similar to using a soft scrubbing cleanser.

Answer 8

Bleach or kitchen tile cleaners that remove rust stains.

Answer 9

Coke kills rust..Believe me my Husband uses it on his battery's on his race cars lol

Answer 10

You might want to try liquid silver polish.