Keeping tools clean and free of rust will keep them in service for years. Learn how easy it is to get tools gleaming again by sanding them or scrubbing them with common household supplies.

But once rust appears... - Spray with a penetrating lubricant such as WD-40 and scrub with a heavy-duty Scotch-Brite pad.

But, once it's taken hold of your bathtub, how do you remove it without damaging expensive, delicate surfaces and fixtures? Here, we spoke to professional cleaners for their cleaning tips on tackling ...

How to prevent new rust from forming Once your tools are rust-free (or close to it), double check that they’re completely dry.

The year is 1953. Rocket Chemical, a struggling company in San Diego, sets out to create a rust-preventive solvent that can displace water. On the 40th attempt (note: 39 failures), they nailed it.

WD-40's primary function as a water displacement and rust-prevention agent makes it an effective tool for protecting metal surfaces from moisture-induced corrosion.