How to Clean a Rusty Nail With Coke

How to Clean a Rusty Nail With Coke
Published: Jun 1, 2011
Updated: Nov 20, 2021
1 minute read

Things You Will Need

  • Glass or ceramic bowl
  • Old toothbrush

If you do cut yourself, you may need a tetanus shot.

    Use a wide bowl to give the nails plenty of room.
  1. Drop the nail or nails into the bowl.

  2. Pour Coke slowly over the nails to submerge them. Coke, especially if it's fresh, will bubble up and spill over the bowl if you pour too much.

  3. Soak the nails in the Coke for 30 minutes.

  4. Dump out the nails and Coke into a sink. Rinse the nails with water.

  5. Inspect each nail. Scrub off any remaining rust with the toothbrush, and rinse with water.

  6. Lay the nails out to dry before using or storing.

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Racheal Ambrose

Racheal Ambrose started writing professionally in 2007. She has worked for the minority publishing company Elite Media Group Inc., Ball Bearings online magazine, "Ball State Daily News" and "The Herald Bulletin." Her articles focus on…

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