I found any easy way to remove rust but you won’t find my 90p hack in the cleaning aisle

AN annoying part of adulating is realising that how expensive everyday kitchen items are.

If your pots and pans have seen better days though, there is an easy way to revamp them with this 90p product.

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You won’t find this item in the cleaning aisle though, despite how well it cuts through rust on metal surfaces your utensils.

In fact, you are better offer scouring the fruit and veg section as a cleaning whizz has revealed that potatoes are fantastic for removing rust.

Though it sounds too good to be true, you can use the humble spud as it contains high levels of an ingredient found in most household cleaners: oxalic.

When this chemical comes in contact with rust, it breaks down any build up and makes it easy to wipe away with a damp cloth.

You can even enhance this cleaning power, by sprinkling a little baking soda or salt on a freshly cut potato to cut through even more grime.

After just a few minutes of scrubbing, you should be able to wipe any rust with a sponge.

Cosplayer Demi even showed this hack in action and used her spuds to clean an old suit of amour, in a hilarious viral video.

Whilst most of us wont’ have this item in our homes, the Tiktok star showed just how easily the potato cleared layers of built up rust.

Even Demi had needed a little convincing about the hack though, admitting in the caption: “I looked at my team like they were crazy when they suggested potatoes!

“Apparently potato juices + the abrasiveness of salt make for an EXCELLENT rust removal remedy on steel!”

Others were also impressed with the foodie hack, with one fan commenting: “As an Irishman I really enjoyed this.”

Another added that they’d also test this unusual cleaning tactic, writing: “This is also how I clean my cast iron pans!”

“Make it shine,” teased a third impressed viewer.

If you are still not sold, you will be after learning how cheaply you can clean up even the dirtiest post and pan at home.

Even if you pick up your spud from posh supermarket Ocado, you can still find a packet of potatoes for just 90p.

You can also a huge 500g tub of baking soda for just £1.49 at The Range – meaning you’ll spend less than £3 to restore your most used pots and pans.

This hack is also useful for stainless steel fixtures such as taps, sinks and accessories like pedal bins.

Just always remember to wipe off any residue with a clean cloth and antibacterial spray afterwards, to keep your spaces squeaky clean and rust free.

For those that are struggling with rust residue on their clothes, we recommend using either white vinegar or lemon juice to remove any annoying flakes.

Sound like you have no excuse not to have a sparkling home after using these hacks.

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