Removing rust from stainless steel knives/utensils (dishwasher, cleaner, cleaning)

[A.Typical.Girl]

I have a few knives & utensils that have rust on them. I'm surprised as they're stainless steel, although I must admit I've put them in the d/w a few times... my bad, but I'm recovering from over a dozen broken bones, so I knew this might happen.

In any event, I used to use a magic concoction that worked miracles... it was placing a piece of tin foil in a container then either filling it with water or vinegar and baking soda or maybe cream of tartar. The problem is I've forgotten what worked, tried all of the above in varying amounts & nothing works.

I used to just dip the utensil into the liquid & it instantly removed any rust. I've searched for months & cannot find anything. Does anyone have the "recipe" for rust removal?

Thank you, kindly.

[Parnassia]

Was it oxalic acid or a liquid cleaner with oxalic acid as the active ingredient?

[mainebrokerman]

SOS pads work pretty well

I’ve seen many YouTube video
With coke or Pepsi and baking soda

I’ve got an old cleaver that finds its way in the dishwasher and gets rust spots
… those green scrubbies or steel scrubbies with elbow grease and baking soda .. usually works

[mojo101]

Placing baking soda in an aluminium foil pan and add hot water will remove silver tarnish,not sure if it will remove rust,but SOS pad should

[OutdoorLover]

For general cleaning of oxidation on smooth metal, Brasso works really well, and it doesn't scratch.

https://www.homedepot.com/p/Brasso-8...6523/202820651

[burdell]

Bar Keepers Friend Cookware Cleanser & Polish?

[Jkgourmet]

I can't answer your question. But I'm very glad that you've recovered and are feeling better enough to care about rust stains.

[steiconi]

Foil, baking soda, and boiling water remove tarnish from silver.

That might work to remove rust, both are oxidation.

[WRM20]

Stainless steel is rust resistant, not rust proof. We put stainless cutlery in the dishwasher all the time, and have never had an issue with rust. As mentioned, Barkeepers Friend might work. It works for cleaning everything else.

[RocketDawg]

Have you tried CLR cleaner? I believe CLR stands for Calcium, Lime, and Rust.

As WRM20 said, we put stainless steel in the dishwasher all the time with no rusting problem. I suppose it could be your water quality or even the brand of detergent you used, or possibly your stainless steel has a lower chromium content.