rust on glass lids?

[Use Less]

I have some glass lids that got rust stains on them. They were in a plastic bag with some canning-jar lids. Good ideas for getting the rust off? Thank.

[Chixarecute]

CLR, or a thick paste of baking soda and water, with elbow grease applied.

[Convoy]

Can't think of the name right now - potassium something -but it is a compound used to clean and sterilize wine bottles and equipment that can be found at any place that sells wine making equipment and kits. Back when I used to make wine this stuff worked wonders on glass - I collect decorative bottles and a lot of time they are stained with only go knows what and one teaspoon per gallon of hot water and just soaking for 20 min they look like brand new. I should also mention that it is food safe once it dries not to mentioned sanitized as well and is also pretty cheap $10 for a bag that's 1 lb so works out to pennies per gallon of water.

[Use Less]

Thanks, Convoy, I'll try to locate that. I've tried dish detergent, Comet & bleach soak. I was hoping to avoid the elbow-grease method, which in this case isn't working too well, anyway.

[manygoatsnmore]

Soak them in The Works toilet bowl cleaner - it'll take the rust right off. I buy mine at Dollar Tree.

[||Downhome||]

Originally Posted by Convoy

Can't think of the name right now - potassium something -but it is a compound used to clean and sterilize wine bottles and equipment that can be found at any place that sells wine making equipment and kits. Back when I used to make wine this stuff worked wonders on glass - I collect decorative bottles and a lot of time they are stained with only go knows what and one teaspoon per gallon of hot water and just soaking for 20 min they look like brand new. I should also mention that it is food safe once it dries not to mentioned sanitized as well and is also pretty cheap $10 for a bag that's 1 lb so works out to pennies per gallon of water.

Potassium Citrate or Potassium Metabisulfite?

Gasoline does wonders on rusty metal, I know you would not really want to employ it in this instance but I have to think another solvent might work, maybe Acetone (finger polish remover).

Most rust removers are Acidic, so you might want to try some Vinegar.

[danielsumner]

Glass Stove Top Cleaner. Dap it on, sit for a minute or so and wipe off. Easy. BTDT No mess, no fuss.

[MoonShadows]

Plenty of answers if you Google "how to get rust off of glass".