How to Remove Rust Spots From a Pool Deck

How to Remove Rust Spots From a Pool Deck
Written By
Kaye Wagner
Kaye Wagner
Published: Dec 31, 2010
Updated: Nov 20, 2021
1 minute read

When you discover rust on your pool deck, clean it as soon as possible to prevent it from getting worse and becoming more difficult to remove.

Things You Will Need

  • Cloth
  • White vinegar
  • Pool brush
  1. Soak a clean cloth in distilled white vinegar.

  2. Lay the cloth over the rust stains on your pool deck.

  3. Let the cloth sit there for several hours or until it has dried completely.

  4. Remove the cloth and scrub the surface with a pool brush.

  5. Dip the pool brush in distilled white vinegar and continue brushing if the rust stains do not come off easily.

  6. Repeat the process again if the rust stains are still visible.

  7. Rinse the area with clear water and let it air dry completely.

The Drip Cap

  • Because your pool deck is constantly wet, rust stains can develop.
  • When you discover rust on your pool deck, clean it as soon as possible to prevent it from getting worse and becoming more difficult to remove.
  • Dip the pool brush in distilled white vinegar and continue brushing if the rust stains do not come off easily.

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Kaye Wagner

Kaye Wagner has been working in the fields of journalism and public relations since 2006 and is a recipient of a National Hearst Award. She is particularly interested in home-and-garden projects, as well as beauty and fashion writing. An…

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