Uploaded September 2023 | Updated September 2026, 3 days ago
How to remove rust and mill scale from metal using vinegar hack.
Here is how I clean new and rusted metal using 5% cleaning vinegar. I like to soak all material new and used in Vinegar for a minimum of 24hrs to help prep materials. Vinegar can normally be found in 5-6% concentrations at just about any store. 20-30% vinegar is stronger but the price could jump to $30 per gallon versus $1-2 for the lower concentration.
Mill scale and dross can be removed easily using 5% vinegar and that's how I prepare the monograms I cut on my CNC table.
If there is any questions lets me know. I will post link to stronger vinegar that can be found at home depot.
Homedepot and other examples of vinegar I have used.
128 oz. 30% Vinegar All Purpose Cleaner Concentrate
homedepot.com/p/Harris-128-oz-30-Vinegar-All-Purpose-Cleaner-Concentrate-VINE30-128/309463051
Heinz All Natural Original Multi-Purpose Extra Strength Vinegar with 6% Acidity, 1 gal Jug
walmart.com/ip/Heinz-All-Natural-Original-Multi-Purpose-Extra-Strength-Vinegar-with-6-Acidity-1-gal-Jug/21570071?athbdg=L1102&from=/search
Calyptus 45% Pure Super Concentrated Vinegar | Dilutes to 9 Gallons | 9x Power Concentrate Vinegar | 1 Gallon
amazon.com/Calyptus-Stronger-Concentrated-Industrial-Alternative/dp/B07W9HX3MV/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?crid=1I5OGT5CZ1EQ8&keywords=cleaning+vinegar&qid=1693851185&sprefix=cleaning+vinegar%2Caps%2C147&sr=8-1-spons&sp_csd=d2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9hdGY&psc=1
How to remove rust and mill scale from metal using vinegar hack.
Here is how I clean new and rusted metal using 5% cleaning vinegar. I like to soak all material new and used in Vinegar for a minimum of 24hrs to help prep materials. Vinegar can normally be found in 5-6% concentrations at just about any store. 20-30% vinegar is stronger but the price could jump to $30 per gallon versus $1-2 for the lower concentration.
Mill scale and dross can be removed easily using 5% vinegar and that's how I prepare the monograms I cut on my CNC table.
If there is any questions lets me know. I will post link to stronger vinegar that can be found at home depot.
Homedepot and other examples of vinegar I have used.
128 oz. 30% Vinegar All Purpose Cleaner Concentrate
homedepot.com/p/Harris-128-oz-30-Vinegar-All-Purpose-Cleaner-Concentrate-VINE30-128/309463051
Heinz All Natural Original Multi-Purpose Extra Strength Vinegar with 6% Acidity, 1 gal Jug
walmart.com/ip/Heinz-All-Natural-Original-Multi-Purpose-Extra-Strength-Vinegar-with-6-Acidity-1-gal-Jug/21570071?athbdg=L1102&from=/search
Calyptus 45% Pure Super Concentrated Vinegar | Dilutes to 9 Gallons | 9x Power Concentrate Vinegar | 1 Gallon
amazon.com/Calyptus-Stronger-Concentrated-Industrial-Alternative/dp/B07W9HX3MV/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?crid=1I5OGT5CZ1EQ8&keywords=cleaning+vinegar&qid=1693851185&sprefix=cleaning+vinegar%2Caps%2C147&sr=8-1-spons&sp_csd=d2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9hdGY&psc=1
