Rust Removal Vinegar VS CLR **SHOCKING RESULTS**

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  • Опубліковано 22 кві 2021
  • This is the EASIEST way to remove rust from tools, cast iron, and anything else you may need that has rust.
    Vinegar has many uses but one of my favorite uses for vinegar is removing rust. However in this video I wanted to do a face off to see whether or not vinegar was better than products with chemicals that are intended and promoted as rust removers. The results in this video are shocking! check them out and subscribe to see more videos discussing the multiple uses for vinegar and other vinegar hacks.

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  • @cathleenbaldwinmaggi2252
    @cathleenbaldwinmaggi2252 2 роки тому +411

    Please, never put poison of any kind in a food or beverage container. I spent 8 years recovering from drinking CLR in water that my roommate had in a drinking glass when I asked my friend to get me a glass of water and he grabbed that glass. NEVER put poison in a food or drink container.

    • @southernsalt
      @southernsalt  2 роки тому +32

      So the CLR doesn’t wash out in a dishwasher??

    • @2rich2Mr
      @2rich2Mr 2 роки тому +40

      How much was in the glass? The bottles say it’s fine for cleaning coffee machines.

    • @richardmcfadden3980
      @richardmcfadden3980 2 роки тому +29

      What this guy said. It happens more than one would think. People get seriously sick and die more than you would think from People putting chemicals or cleaning supplies in water pitchers glasses ect. I have no idea what clr is or how dangerous it is. However it's just a good rule of thumb. Really cool video. Now I'm on my way to pick up some vinegar. Thx for saving me some cash

    • @josephdarline660
      @josephdarline660 2 роки тому +21

      😂🤣😂🤣 the fuck????

    • @southernsalt
      @southernsalt  2 роки тому +8

      @@josephdarline660 😂

  • @smarternu
    @smarternu 2 місяці тому +8

    Strongly recommend you put boiling water in the CLR glass about four times before you try to drink out of it. That stuff is bad news if you get it in your body.

  • @gregoryblair9810
    @gregoryblair9810 10 місяців тому +32

    So, just a side note: vinegar IS an acidic item. Once you have cleaned the rust from your metal items using vinegar, rinse them in a water and baking soda bath. Then a light coating of 3 in one or wd 40, etc.

    • @susanrand512
      @susanrand512 6 місяців тому +1

      Thanks for that I've been given a lot of gardening tools and need to give them a good cleaning.

    • @corylowe5557
      @corylowe5557 24 дні тому

      why baking soda?

    • @gregoryblair9810
      @gregoryblair9810 24 дні тому +1

      @@corylowe5557 baking soda is a base that counteracts the acidity so it won't continue dissolving the metal. It is used on battery posts for same reason, it stops the acid.

  • @historykeys3347
    @historykeys3347 2 роки тому +150

    CLR is around $5.30 at Walmart (28oz). Cleaning vinegar (the good hard stuff!) is around $1.60 a gallon (64oz). And the vinegar will clean your countertops, stove and all, plus it's better in the laundry rinse than fabric softener, and it'll keep your drains from stinking too!

    • @southernsalt
      @southernsalt  2 роки тому +12

      Agree!

    • @JurrassicAss
      @JurrassicAss 2 роки тому +10

      You can buy cleaning vinegar that's 40 times the strength of distilled

    • @JohnDoe-pv2iu
      @JohnDoe-pv2iu Рік тому +8

      Yep, vinegar is a good product and price. It's Safer if you're drinking the cleaners, like the folks in another thread here!
      Ya'll Take Care, John

    • @ya00007
      @ya00007 Рік тому +2

      Over here in the UK, we don't have an extensive range of products in our supermarkets compared to you (America). But I'm sure I can find similar products online. Thanks for the video.

    • @Sinister2022
      @Sinister2022 Рік тому +8

      I have always used vinegar in my laundry rinse. Leaves my clothes soft and it cleans the washing machine.

  • @carter358
    @carter358 Рік тому +57

    The CLR should have been mixed with water. CLR uses the H2O as a catalyst for penetration. Read the instructions on the bottle. They recommend mixing it 50/50.

    • @southernsalt
      @southernsalt  Рік тому +2

      👍🏻

    • @rodneyhendrickson9811
      @rodneyhendrickson9811 Рік тому +2

      @@southernsalt Same thing with that Vinegar it needed water 50/50

    • @shagrid1able
      @shagrid1able Рік тому

      And this is why specialists always tell you not to believe something just because its on the internet. Because you have unintelligent people posting things claiming them to be facts when in reality their stupidity made it their truth not a real world truth.... "heres your sign"

    • @ladyfame1430
      @ladyfame1430 Рік тому +3

      I had no idea about that thank you for sharing

    • @windsor7584
      @windsor7584 7 місяців тому +1

      I hope you cleaned everything up before your wife saw the results of your experiment.

  • @balicrimechannel8143
    @balicrimechannel8143 2 роки тому +93

    Care must be taken when using vinegar to remove rust from items that are/ were chrome or zinc plated. If left a day or so the vinegar will remove the zinc/ chrome plating. The problem is that there are carcinogenic elements used in both chroming and zinc plating and these will now be floating around in the vinegar/ rust soup. The most dangerous is the gold coloured plating with the slight rainbow/ oil-slick effect on the surface. This is called hexavalent chromate and it is highly carcinogenic to the point that it was banned in many countries. So, extreme care needs to be taken when disposing of the used vinegar and anything it has come in touch with it.

  • @justinh6457
    @justinh6457 Рік тому +29

    Metal treated with vinegar must then be neutralized to prevent flash rust. A short soak in a baking soda and water bath should do the trick.

    • @TexasEngineer
      @TexasEngineer 3 місяці тому

      Muriatic acid is a diluted form of HCl and used to shock swimming pools. It is dangerous but will clean rust and concrete. It should beat vinegar. I doubt you will need to wire brush. Rinse completely. I would spray with penetrating oil afterwards to keep the surface rust from reforming.
      From what I see vinegar may be able to be out cleaned by muriatic acid, but vinegar is the safest and cheepest.

    • @makojuicedaniel9307
      @makojuicedaniel9307 14 днів тому

      Just spray/wipe with wd40

  • @codycallaway2911
    @codycallaway2911 2 роки тому +93

    It would be interesting to see what the second set of wire cutters after a follow up 24 hours in the vinegar after the CLR treatment. Good video!

  • @donlanteigne8629
    @donlanteigne8629 Рік тому +14

    I've never had CLR work on anything, I knew which product would work the best before the test started. Vinegar is also my go-to for cleaning the bottom of the toilet.

    • @southernsalt
      @southernsalt  Рік тому +1

      Good deal!

    • @patwalker9890
      @patwalker9890 Рік тому +1

      Nor rust related, but I was always told to use vinegar to remove calcium (mineral) deposits on my boat. Hardly did anything. CLR just wipes them away. No scrubbing.

    • @wonton8983
      @wonton8983 Рік тому

      Yep, it's off my shopping list, advertising led me to expect miracles and all I got was meh.

    • @donlanteigne8629
      @donlanteigne8629 Рік тому

      @@patwalker9890. I find that it only works (on toilets) if all the water is drained and straight vinegar is used and allowed to sit for an hour or so. Not sure how you could get it to soak on your boat, but since the CLR is working for it doesn't really matter.

  • @teresastanton1140
    @teresastanton1140 Рік тому +4

    I had a buildup in my tea kettle from the water. I put vinegar in the kettle, heated it up on the stove just to boiling . I then shut off the heat pulled it off burner and put 3 tbsp of baking soda in !! Soaked it in this over night. Took stainless steel scrubber to it , it completely dissolved. No CLR. Vinegar, rosemary, lemons, dawn dish soap and baking soda. Just thrown all into small bucket. Leave for 1 month to get concentrated, oven cleaner!! Works awesome and no more breathing in toxic fumes.

  • @KensGarage1
    @KensGarage1 Рік тому +7

    I have used vinegar in motorcycle fuel tanks to get rid of significant surface rust. It works beautifully, HOWEVER, the fuel tank then requires flushing out with hot water. Upon emptying the hot water and immediately using a heat gun to dry it out you are left with light flash surface rust. Your vinegar pliers appeared to have surface rust also after your final rinse. What I did after flushing and drying my fuel tank was to use evaporust which reacts with the raw steel and keeps it from rusting after flushing out that material. The evaporust is saved and is good for multiple rounds of doing this process. I'll put up a video on my channel soon doing another RZ350 fuel tank.

  • @WinstonFord
    @WinstonFord 2 роки тому +18

    sweet.. I been soaking paper towels in vinegar, covering in plastic bag, and its eatin rust off an old car.. I was curious about CLR and you just confirmed vinegar gobble rust better!

  • @retiredtofishwildbill4304
    @retiredtofishwildbill4304 2 роки тому +7

    Great video. We use white vinegar to clean our coffee pot for the calcium build up, in the garage per my wife suggestion. White vinegar works but we put baking soda in the water and then use 0000 steel wool with motor oil on our tools. I wouldn't dare use my wife's glasses. Thanks again

  • @orionsbelt3332
    @orionsbelt3332 Рік тому +8

    Great helpful video! My grandparents had a thousand uses for vinegar! I use it constantly for all kinds of applications and I've never had great results with CLR. I watched your video and was curious about comparing the two. Thanks again!

  • @d.s.steele3100
    @d.s.steele3100 2 роки тому +37

    One suggestion: Try using the C.L.R. at a 50/50 mix with water. Because it is a dense liquid the water mix may help it to penetrate the joints better.

    • @southernsalt
      @southernsalt  2 роки тому +6

      Thanks for the info I’ll give it a try.

    • @walterbkeen
      @walterbkeen 2 роки тому +17

      Exactly..
      CLR works better diluted..

    • @olblu8746
      @olblu8746 2 роки тому

      I couldn't do a radiator flush with 50/50 C.L.R. with water. It would be too expensive. But it seems great for smaller projects. Thank you.

    • @d.s.steele3100
      @d.s.steele3100 2 роки тому +5

      @@olblu8746: CLR at a 50/50 mix would probably eat the guts out of a radiator if not the entire cooling system. Much better to use a dedicated radiator flush.

    • @usedcarsokinawa
      @usedcarsokinawa 7 місяців тому

      What does the CLR say for directions on dilution? We don’t have CLR where I live.

  • @tribulationprepper787
    @tribulationprepper787 2 роки тому +29

    TWO THINGS... 1. I would have been curious to see if the vinegar would have succeeded on the second pliers where the CLR failed. 2. Zoes Kitchen is GREAT!

    • @Rick-the-Swift
      @Rick-the-Swift Рік тому

      The tools were also two different models my two different makers and likely even two different metal compositions. I still agree, the vinegar is probably better (stronger) though and maybe more destructive if not careful.

  • @MyCreateveNomadLife
    @MyCreateveNomadLife 5 місяців тому +1

    Some people just like chemicals. I just watched your original video and I'm a 100% white vinegar user. I came across your video because I had a tiny bit of rust on my knife that I'll be using for a meat cleaver and I was already in the process of using my white vinegar as I watched your original video. Vinegar is a win all day everyday, even on black mold! Wipes it out completely whereas bleach feeds black mold. I clean everything with white vinegar. Cheap, safe, and effective! Great video comparison. 💯

  • @sparky7915
    @sparky7915 2 місяці тому +1

    For instant rust removal you can use CRC Brakleen Non-Flammable Chlorinated Brake Parts Cleaner. If I can I avoid chemicals like CLR. These chemicals end up in our water supply and that can be bad for our health.

  • @DorothySpang
    @DorothySpang 7 місяців тому

    I always thought there was something other than CLR to clean rust! Thanks ☆

  • @loosenecka3
    @loosenecka3 2 роки тому +19

    Thanks a bunch for this! You saved time, money, and and gave a great show. Tell the wife we said thanks for sacrificing the beer mugs. You got a subscriber just because I woulda done the same thing Brother! Lol

    • @southernsalt
      @southernsalt  2 роки тому +2

      Lol hell yeah brother, appreciate it!!

  • @KJ7JHN
    @KJ7JHN Рік тому +3

    Thanks for the video! CLR works amazingly well as contact cleaner on copper. HD has 30% concentration vinegar.

  • @tedquaker954
    @tedquaker954 Рік тому +3

    I've used vinegar to clean out gas tanks with great results. Thanks for the video

  • @makojuicedaniel9307
    @makojuicedaniel9307 14 днів тому

    I just did the white vinegar and it worked great, i soaked about 300 rusty sockets i found at a garage sale for 3 days. Rust was still on them but mostly wiped/scrubbed right off with a dry rag. Wonderful results at a very cheap price

  • @johnbarker8239
    @johnbarker8239 8 місяців тому +1

    My brother in law found a old ax head bared in the dirt. It had about 1"1/2 or more of rust on it. He soaked it white vinegar for 3 days and it came out looking almost brand new. It was amazing.

  • @sarahwhite6226
    @sarahwhite6226 Рік тому +1

    This was really helpful for me as I'm preparing to replace a pipe. Thanks!

  • @amytrumbull156
    @amytrumbull156 Рік тому +3

    I use white vinegar for drain cleaning, shower head cleaning, window cleaning and it’s the absolute best and so cheap. I also rinse my hair with apple cider vinegar and water after shampoo and conditioner and it makes my hair frizz free, shiny and so soft. Magic stuff! Great video….I’ll definitely use vinegar on any rusty stuff.

    • @southernsalt
      @southernsalt  Рік тому +1

      That’s awesome to hear all the uses you get out of it!

    • @od5699
      @od5699 Рік тому

      Azchemistry shampoo
      For hair - mustard oil and sunlight?

  • @richardm.9821
    @richardm.9821 2 роки тому +11

    I had a massive leaking somewhere at the top of the water pump. I was going to use a "Stop Leak" product but wanted as clean of a surface as possible.
    I used about 1/2 cup of CLR, topped-off the radiator with a minor amount of water (it's already small, only 1.5 gals.), drove the car a few blocks. I added more water when I got home so overnight the dripping would allow the CLR to flow through wherever it was going through.
    Went out at 8am. VERY little water in the catch pan under the car. Poured that out, watched for dripping but there was NONE, not ONE drop.
    Drove a few blocks, parked back home. at 10:15am I went out and the catch pan was DRY!!
    I have no idea what the CLR did..... but my car now no longer leaks!! SO weird.
    UPDATE:
    Drove to the auto parts store for a fw items. No drips under the car. Stopped by the bank, then came home. Still no drips and the temp gauge stayed centered between Cold and Hot, perfectly centered. Ran the heater all the time I was out (not fun on a warm day lol ). So even with a heat-pressurized system, it still didn't leak!!

    • @sfcd4757
      @sfcd4757 Рік тому +4

      i wonder if it was a clogged thermostat that was bubbling the coolant and out the coolant reservior vent unless you literally watched a leak from the water pump housing...i bet the CLR dissolved the blockage or stuck thermostat

    • @gregborbonus4122
      @gregborbonus4122 Рік тому +2

      Clr will break rust down into fine particulars which will clog the leak. Many of the stop leak products do exactly that, except they add sand and grit and don't rely on breakdown of rust and metal.

  • @mackjenkins7721
    @mackjenkins7721 3 роки тому +11

    Brother this was another great test you did. I Got my money on the vinegar. I am going to start using that on some of my truck tool. This will help me save money and stop buying new tools when they rust.

    • @southernsalt
      @southernsalt  3 роки тому +2

      Man I’m telling you I wasn’t a believer until I saw it for my own eyes. It works amazingly well.

  • @charleshines2142
    @charleshines2142 6 місяців тому

    When it comes to cleaning a coffee maker I find that using the citric acid or coffee maker cleaner to work a lot better than vinegar. As soon as I dump the used chemical solution in the sink it brightens the metal a little bit. It also cleans up the drain. Our drain is at least 30 years old and lost its chrome plating somehow but the underlying metal still cleans up nice as soon as any of those chemicals touch it. We have hard water and it can leave stains behind that seem like no amount of scrubbing can get them off easily. They are rust stains and some people have gone as far as to try to sand theirs away. I just use a good acidic rust stain remover that effortlessly cuts through those stains. It is a dangerous chemical but it is a lot better than scrubbing a stain like that. The stuff I use dissolves it before your eyes and is too powerful for tool cleaning because it might dissolve the whole thing leaving only any non metal parts behind. Your wife might not like you using those glasses for the experiment but apparently CLR is harmless once rinsed out since some people use it in coffee makers. I would not use just any chemical in a coffee maker, if it is not all flushed out in time it might cause damage internally. Also you would not want that in your coffee.

  • @lindaconnolly5435
    @lindaconnolly5435 2 роки тому +7

    Vinegar is amazing for so many things !

  • @a2pet
    @a2pet 2 роки тому +20

    I think this guy is a lobbiest for the vinegar industry:)

  • @ripadipaflipa4672
    @ripadipaflipa4672 2 роки тому +1

    Thanks 4 the video! I love 2 both save money and not use chemicals 4 anything. I am looking 4 something that stops rush stains from rusted nails on exterior walls b 4 painting. Not sure if vinegar will do the trick because it is a liquidy liquid so 2 speak and I need something that will not just run down the side of the house.

  • @dangelodevitto8922
    @dangelodevitto8922 4 місяці тому

    Thanks for sharing. Will try vinegar on my motorcycle handles. In my opinion from what I saw I'm going with the vinegar.

  • @hickslr24
    @hickslr24 2 роки тому +1

    Vinegar is has so many uses. Never thought of using for rust removal. I use vinegar as a cleaner for my hot tub when I empty it for cleaning.

  • @M--76
    @M--76 21 день тому

    Plain old white vinegar is my go to for rusty fishing pliers etc. I've had several very rusty pairs over the years and soaking them in the vinegar for 2 days followed by a good rinse and a coating of WD40 works like a champ.

  • @kleetus92
    @kleetus92 3 місяці тому +1

    Also something to note, some vinegars are 5% but it all USED to be 10% ... you can still get it, but you need to look around a bit more. Grocery stores usually have instead of wally world...

  • @nateb4543
    @nateb4543 2 роки тому +8

    My experience with vinegar is that it removes rust great, but rust creeps back in very easy. Obviously oiling or treating it after can prevent this. Not sure how clr compares on that front. Clr is also harder to gett off hands, small issue.

    • @cwmaxfield2000
      @cwmaxfield2000 2 роки тому +7

      It needs to be neutralized with baking soda immediately to avoid flash rusting then oiled or covered with a barrier spray.

  • @FlyDrowner
    @FlyDrowner 2 роки тому +1

    Real glad to find this vid. About to restore an old plane and brace'n'bit. Will defo try white vinegar first. Love the CLR colour though. You take care now.

  • @1yeahbaby
    @1yeahbaby Рік тому +1

    Great video! Definitely helped answer the question between the two cleaners for me. Thanks! :)

  • @user-vt4hq4md5n
    @user-vt4hq4md5n 2 місяці тому

    Good video. Thanks for the tip. Just curious how would coke compare?

  • @petermcmurray2807
    @petermcmurray2807 2 роки тому +8

    Warning - Vinegar evaporates quickly and will give you a headache in a confined space. I was using it in a corne6 but solved it by using an electric fan when working there. A lid on the bath will save a lot of vinegar. Also you can buy the 30% industrial cheaper and just cut it back to 6% with water. Thanks for the video.

    • @southernsalt
      @southernsalt  2 роки тому +2

      I haven’t experienced this but thanks for sharing!

    • @TOMVUTHEPIMP
      @TOMVUTHEPIMP Рік тому +1

      You must just be a Sandy. People put vinegar on food.

    • @chuckychuck
      @chuckychuck Рік тому +1

      👀👀🤣🤣I rather get a headache than getting cancer from manmade poison 💩

    • @ififallithurtslea4170
      @ififallithurtslea4170 10 місяців тому

      Vinegar is what I use to mop my floors. No chemicals and no sticky tacky stuff to make my flip flops stick and bug me. Love it for cooking and cleaning. I came to watch a video just because I wanted to avoid using some harsh rust removers over something okay for kitchen use

  • @GeorgiaRidgerunner
    @GeorgiaRidgerunner Рік тому +1

    ive done quite a bit of derusting with vinegar what ive found is walmart great value vinegar will work but is slow use white house vinegar because its more acidic and works way better
    that clr i would never use simply because mainly what i derust is cast frying pans or other food related items and i have a rule it if its not edible it has no use in food utensils and no washing an item doesnt remove all traces of a chemical thats why i only use food safe vinegar

  • @MrKaido93
    @MrKaido93 3 місяці тому

    I actually use used empty plastic gallon White Vinegar jugs. I just cut off the top at the natural indepth upper line. This makes for an effective container to hold rusted metal parts including firearms parts.
    I also add Salt to the White Vinegar this creates a power acidic mix. Do this in open air, outside and let the sunlight heat it up for a few hours. Or place in a water tight metal deep pan on a hot plate. Note buy an water tight metal pan dedicated just for removal of rust from metal tools,firearms parts etc. Never use any such container again for preparing any food items.
    Finally procesing.
    I use number four (0000) steel wool to finalize the rust removal process on the various metal objects.
    Then rinse and coat metal/ gunparts with hot water and baking soda let sot for a few minutes and lastly give a final rinse cleaning with hot boiling water.
    Then quickly dry off the tools/ gun parts with use of a hair dryer, heat gun and or dry cloths or paper towels.
    Lubricate the tools/ gun parts using good Oil to penetrate saturate the metal tool/ gun parts. You can also wrap the tool/ gunnparts in a shop towels soaked in oil Lubricant overnight put inside a clean plastic bag or in a safe place.

  • @thorenjohn
    @thorenjohn Рік тому +1

    Excellent. Thanks for a nicely made and informative video!

  • @MightySmaug
    @MightySmaug Рік тому +2

    Awesome...I have a chain currently soaking in a bucket of vinegar. Of note...soak the items in a baking soda and water mix afterwards to neutralize the effects of the acid.

  • @mainsfortes5778
    @mainsfortes5778 2 роки тому +2

    They both seem to work good.

  • @siamak1246
    @siamak1246 14 днів тому

    Thanks for honest review

  • @angelicazavalacastiilo160
    @angelicazavalacastiilo160 Рік тому +2

    1) Is flash rust a real thing?
    2) does the vintage leave a permanent black stain to the metal or does it go away?

  • @davidburger9668
    @davidburger9668 2 роки тому +2

    I used white vinegar to remove rust from the exhaust headers on my F150. with minor wire brushing and a second overnight bath in vinegar they came clean and I primed and painted with 1200 degree paint. worked great. and will never use anything else. The reaction will eat aluminum so do it in a plastic pan and don't let the vinegar sit on concrete if you spill because it will damage concrete.

  • @Phil-D83
    @Phil-D83 2 роки тому +4

    I usually use multiple dips. CLR, wipe down, then vinegar and lemon juice, etc. Muratic acid might work too

    • @southernsalt
      @southernsalt  2 роки тому

      Yeah man I just dip it in vinegar for the most part and it does the job.

    • @johngangemi1361
      @johngangemi1361 2 роки тому

      Mutation acid?

    • @Phil-D83
      @Phil-D83 2 роки тому +3

      @@johngangemi1361 *muratic acid (autocowrecked)

  • @BobAquatic
    @BobAquatic 3 роки тому +10

    Vinegar all day. Its cheap and works

  • @louisdiaz4836
    @louisdiaz4836 8 місяців тому

    I have used vinegar and it always worked great for me 😊

  • @robertselig8613
    @robertselig8613 9 місяців тому

    White vinegar is also great for cleaning corroded battery terminals. Been using it for years.

  • @Fix_It_Again_Tony
    @Fix_It_Again_Tony 2 роки тому +12

    I've also used vinegar to eat mill scale off hot rolled steel sheets prior to painting them. The scale wipes off in 24 hours. Works great if you have a little time to spare. If time is money buy HRPO steel sheets.
    I used paper towels to keep the vinegar in contact with the steel while using as little as possible.

  • @DIYWilly
    @DIYWilly 19 днів тому +1

    What will the vinegar do to aluminum? I have an engine with a steel cylinder but the block is aluminum and I want to remove the rust from the cylinder.

  • @tchallasqueen4861
    @tchallasqueen4861 Рік тому +1

    Thk u! I’m going to try the vinegar. May add a little bit of baking soda

  • @assassinblackop
    @assassinblackop 2 роки тому +8

    Wish I would've seen this before wasting 20 buck on a jug of CLR, I always assumed it cleaned better but at best it doesn't seem to be any better than 3 bucks worth of vinegar

    • @southernsalt
      @southernsalt  2 роки тому

      Yep, I’d be interested in getting your input on the CLR performance

  • @lubabe9969
    @lubabe9969 Рік тому +1

    I found your vid looking for a way to remove rust from my vinyl floor from a old cabinet that sat for about 6 years in my kitchen, I hope it works as well on floors on it does tools.

    • @southernsalt
      @southernsalt  Рік тому

      It should work fine, let us know how it goes!

    • @wonton8983
      @wonton8983 Рік тому

      Try ALDI grout cleaner.

  • @papapickett7267
    @papapickett7267 Рік тому +2

    Great video thanks for sharing

  • @dakapbj
    @dakapbj 3 роки тому +10

    I can hear your wife from here... Now get to staining that deck and stop playing consumer tester, LoL 😂

  • @hgf334
    @hgf334 2 роки тому +33

    The CLR actually seemed to take the surface rust off well, as you can see the pliers had a nice sheen after he used the wire brush.

    • @vnyeu
      @vnyeu 2 роки тому

      I think vinegar attack metal wich make metal surface rust too.

    • @TheHeadincharge
      @TheHeadincharge 2 роки тому +14

      CLR is a rust STAIN remover, not a true rust remover. I think a lot of people miss the purpose of the product and it’s use cases. It’s great at removing rust stains and surface rust when agitated, but is not a product for removing rust from heavily rusted tools.

  • @Colin56ish
    @Colin56ish Рік тому +1

    I was surprised at the finished result of my water impregnated tool kit. I soaked everything overnight, not expecting to recover anything! You can see the chemical reaction almost immediately. Vinegar pickles the metal. If used on edged tools, vinegar restores the cutting edge, on rusty files vinegar brought the files back to new status, also cleaned up a 5/8 tap. I washed the solution off and oiled my resurrected tools as soon as I had washed them. CLR works too, just not as good. Of course I could have used liquid drane cleaner, but it requires more care when using caustic solutions.

    • @charlescoker7752
      @charlescoker7752 7 місяців тому

      After you get the files clean. Take a large chalk stick and run over the file. Will keep them from rusting . When you get ready to use. Take a wire brush to the file. Be sure to put the chalk back on the file. Learned this at a Navy training school.

  • @enough_is_enough5131
    @enough_is_enough5131 2 місяці тому

    I thought I was doing something wrong! I’ve tried Lime Away, CLR and other supposed chemicals for rust, lime etc. and they have never ever worked! I would have never thought to use vinegar on rust I use it for tons of things thank you!!!!

  • @lindaglover7088
    @lindaglover7088 9 місяців тому +1

    Vinegar is good to remove water deposits. You can spray it on your sink let it stand and wash it off with a sponge to get it clean. But I never thought that it would remove rust. This proves you do not always need strong chemicals to get something clean.

  • @kylemcgee2951
    @kylemcgee2951 3 роки тому +7

    White vinegar is definitely the way to go, I clean tools that way too. Why search for a fix to a problem that doesn’t exist...like you say it’s cheap, effective, and available.

  • @mikeyshoemagoo0384
    @mikeyshoemagoo0384 Місяць тому

    I love the comments here but another thing I was wondering is if you mix them is it safe would it work better what would be a good ratio

  • @chetsjug
    @chetsjug Місяць тому

    There is a Rest cleaner you used to find in all the Independent auto parts stores call Naval Jelly. It is muriatic acid in a jelly form. Watch the videos on cleaning rust off of stainless steel walks or cast iron pans it's the same thing, the rust is cleaned by the acid. I have a pool so I clean things with a small pan of diluted 5050 muriatic acid the rust boils away for a half hour then you can brush it clean with acid brush. If you're not set up to handle caustic liquids I would suggest don't do that. But the naval jelly is very clean you brush it on smear it around and just keep it in a plastic pan in your sink and rince thoroughly. It works great On Tools

  • @donniefoster5831
    @donniefoster5831 3 роки тому +1

    Great vid as usual. I will use this

  • @ai.culturalquotes888
    @ai.culturalquotes888 2 роки тому +2

    Hey thanks I am having to clean up my oven racks as they are all rusted. I might go for the large bottle of vinegar. Because this item is a lot wider.

    • @southernsalt
      @southernsalt  2 роки тому +1

      Good deal, let us know how it goes.

  • @harlyn1986
    @harlyn1986 Рік тому +1

    I just watched a video on Evapo-rust you might try that again the vinegar, but thank you for your video. I'm going to try the vinegar first ☺️🥇

    • @southernsalt
      @southernsalt  Рік тому

      I’ll be doing a comparison with evapo rust soon.

  • @user-kx5lb3br3x
    @user-kx5lb3br3x 4 місяці тому

    For the fill valve on my washing machine, clr or vinegar?

  • @cybergrail
    @cybergrail 4 місяці тому

    Excellent video! Thank you.

  • @charlesfitton9677
    @charlesfitton9677 Рік тому +2

    As a sidebar (because it will take a week or more) use a 10% mixture of blackstrap molasses and water (90% water). this is excellent and a gallon of molasses from the feed store will make 50 gallons of rust converter. you can de-rust huge projects. Works very well.

    • @southernsalt
      @southernsalt  Рік тому +1

      👍🏻

    • @ldnwholesale8552
      @ldnwholesale8552 Рік тому +1

      I have used mollases BUT where it is rusty it eats into the metal. Cleaning wheel rims. And even after pressure washing off it goes rusty immediatly. I sand blast now. A lot easier on the metal.A friend used lemons,, does not eat alloy but again citric acid. Coke is good at cleaning brass and copper too. Will bring copper coins up nice [too nice]

  • @davewhiteman7723
    @davewhiteman7723 9 місяців тому

    Will it take rust out of pitting on an auto body ?

  • @skyraider2021
    @skyraider2021 Рік тому +1

    Try Evapo Rust -v- the white vinegar. I have used white vinegar many times, think it does the best for the cost.

  • @jaxj8560
    @jaxj8560 Рік тому +1

    Thanks ! Great experiment...

  • @MikeyMack303
    @MikeyMack303 10 місяців тому

    Thanks for showing that to us.

  • @rondamon8004
    @rondamon8004 28 днів тому

    I think CLR is good for water calcium, but rust I don't think so...But the vinegar won and It's hard to believe..Great demonstration...

  • @Favorite-catNip
    @Favorite-catNip 2 роки тому +1

    I use C.l r. On shower heads 1x. A year. And bottom of cooking pots&pans. Use a scrubber or steel wool/copper. I'm going try using the vinegar instead. Because its cheaper. But being careful in how to dispose of the containment after used.

    • @southernsalt
      @southernsalt  2 роки тому

      Let us know if the vinegar works better for you

  • @SaylerT
    @SaylerT 2 роки тому +2

    The CLR is thicker. Maybe that's why it penetrates less. Maybe better for plumbing than small tools?

  • @shanedurrance
    @shanedurrance 9 місяців тому

    Great video man! Thanks for posting!

  • @gabrieldiaz2879
    @gabrieldiaz2879 Рік тому

    Yeah yeah pliers are clean.........But your POOL, IT'S CLEAN !!!! It's MARVELOUS!!! SOOOO NICE !!! SUCH BEAUTIFUL TILES!!! LOL I did subscribe to your channel and watched some videos. I came to the realization need to go fishing more often..........

    • @southernsalt
      @southernsalt  Рік тому

      😂 lol that’s right, more fishing less cleaning lol

  • @thomaszaccone3960
    @thomaszaccone3960 Рік тому +1

    I swear by white vinegar. I use it to disinfect fish tanks, clean glass, remove rust from my tool tables. The Brits disinfected their sailing ships in port with it and Roman soldiers added vinegar to their drinking water to keep it from spoiling. Great stuff.

  • @appliancedude63
    @appliancedude63 2 роки тому +2

    Citric acid works well too. I did a whole car frame in it and did a video on it. I knew the vinegar would outshine that clr.

    • @soopagutt7890
      @soopagutt7890 Рік тому

      After I clean my old gas tank with vinegar and baking soda what should I apply in the tank after to prevent future rusting that is fuel safe?

    • @appliancedude63
      @appliancedude63 Рік тому

      @@soopagutt7890 your not going to be able to prevent future rusting without some type of plating or paint. I would put some type of oil on the inside and paint the outside.

  • @melav1407
    @melav1407 11 місяців тому

    I am for sure going to use the white vinegar 👍🏼thanks!

  • @rodneyhendrickson9811
    @rodneyhendrickson9811 Рік тому +1

    If you mix the Vinegar 50% with water and 50% Vinegar It does the same thing and goes farther for bigger jobs, I use it all the time.

  • @ruthw1079
    @ruthw1079 5 місяців тому

    I have a vintage probably WWII era baking pan, about 15" x 24" long, heavy steel that says Lockwood 1944 on it, that is totally rusted. I found it in an Antique store.
    I would love to clean it back to metal and polish it just for the history of it.

  • @annemarie2809
    @annemarie2809 4 місяці тому

    I am trying desperately to remove stains from a white fiberglass jacuzzi tub. ANY ADVICE TO get it clean is soooo very appreciated. I’ve used the “new version of CLR “ , bar keepers friend, comet, all types of cleaning products, scrubbing bubbles Lysol nothing will get it off I’m desperate I don’t wanna have to put in a $1500 new tub only to have it staying again. Any advice is so very appreciative. Thank you.

  • @donjaun540
    @donjaun540 2 роки тому +2

    Seen another video that said your supposed to go fifty fifty on clr and only a few minutes soaking. I do like the white vinegar though. 🤛🥋

  • @stevelindsay3643
    @stevelindsay3643 9 місяців тому

    When CLR first came on the market years ago it had a much stronger reaction and worked likely 50% better than the CLR today.
    The CLR will have lasting properties the vinegar won't. However, the cost, the chemicals, and the hassle gives Vinegar the edge by quite a bit.

  • @snapoffmonkeybranch1242
    @snapoffmonkeybranch1242 8 місяців тому

    I remember something called naval (navy) jelly; I haven't seen in 40 years, being used for rust removal.

  • @cynthiatruelove1213
    @cynthiatruelove1213 Рік тому

    I allow my tools to soak no less than 24 hours for stuck tools. Sometimes for 2-3 days. I rinse them off and they are a greasy like black. Then I use dawn dish soap and hot water and give them a good wash to get them good as new! More soaking less elbow grease.

  • @donotwantahandle1111
    @donotwantahandle1111 Рік тому +1

    I've got a rusty old drill press (the type you clamp a portable drill in) and if wire brushed it and sprayed it with rust converter. Now it won't slide at all! Any suggestions people?

  • @GorillaCookies
    @GorillaCookies Рік тому +2

    Using the cleaning grade white distilled vinegar would have really impressed you if regular white distilled vinegar did. It's much more acidic and will float rust off in minutes

    • @southernsalt
      @southernsalt  Рік тому

      I did a comparison on here in another video using both side by side. Surprised at the results

  • @adventuresofmilocharlie4472
    @adventuresofmilocharlie4472 2 роки тому +5

    I use vinegar for just about everything! We have really hard water at my house and it corrodes everything 🙄😕😡. I use vinegar to clean everything from the sink faucets, to the shower head, to the washing machine, ect... And it works like a charm! I absolutely agree with you! Why buy expensive products that contain all those chemicals, when vinegar works better and is safer. Plus you can put it in the washing machine with your white clothes using that instead of bleach, and your clothes will come out far whiter.

    • @southernsalt
      @southernsalt  2 роки тому +1

      Good to hear that it works for you as well! Thanks for commenting!

    • @adventuresofmilocharlie4472
      @adventuresofmilocharlie4472 2 роки тому +1

      @@southernsalt absolutely! I swear by it. Everyone in my family thought that I was crazy because I have one for the laundry room, the bathroom, the kitchen, and a spare on hand lol. But after needing something cleaned or a smell that needed to be taken care of. I never heard another word 😁.

  • @elsietong3889
    @elsietong3889 Рік тому

    May l know, this white vinegar is the same as edible white vinegar that we consume or it's industrial use. Thank you for sharing.

  • @stevinveroba52
    @stevinveroba52 Рік тому

    I'd like to see how the vinegar performs against the CLR using a ultrasonic cleaner.

  • @JohnDoe-pv2iu
    @JohnDoe-pv2iu Рік тому

    @5.35 '...Seized up about the same...', I wreckon it's like a locked up is locked up! 🤣🤣🤣 I li k e your video and agree about the vinegar. I just had to rip on that a little! Ya'll Take Care, John

  • @davidgribhean813
    @davidgribhean813 Рік тому

    Vinegar is very effective but I bought some clr on the clearance isle and tried it out and it did work very good for me too

    • @southernsalt
      @southernsalt  Рік тому

      Oh CLR definitely still works and if you got it by all means use it. For this experiment I just found that vinegar may be a better option

  • @denisehundsrucker2171
    @denisehundsrucker2171 2 роки тому +1

    All natural is best I wonder if brown vin. Would work.. love to see that!

    • @southernsalt
      @southernsalt  2 роки тому

      I got a video comparing all types of vinegar with each other.