Effective ways to remove rust from garden tools and maintain their longevity | SA Garden and Home

Removing Rust from Garden Tools

Rusty garden tools can harm gardening efficiency and plant health, weakening metal and dulling cutting edges, and can transfer diseases between plants.

Rust forms through oxidation, a chemical process where iron meets oxygen and moisture, creating iron oxide and causing a reddish-brown color.

The insidious spread of rust diminishes the look of garden tools and threatens their functionality and durability.

However, there are ways to improve and maintain garden tools before discarding them.

Author summary: Remove rust from garden tools to maintain longevity.

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