Cleaning Other Metals

Metals other than what was covered in the other sections would either require basic scrubbing, or severe chemical attention. I don't think I'll advise going the dangerous route, so I'll briefly suggest a few maintenace ideas I've come across or come up with in my travels.

Metal Sheds:

Using hot soapy water and a scrub brush, scrub the entire surface of the shed or metal structure. You may also use a stiff broom to reach higher areas. After scrubbing, rinse well. I've heard you can apply car wax to some sheds, to protect them. Neat idea, eh? Otherwise a rust-proof paint should be applied over non-treated metal to prevent rusting.

Tools:

Same method as above, (generally except for the paint), and a light oil applied to them afterwards will retard rusting. Also, storing clippers and other sharp tools point-down in a bucket of dry sand is apparently a good way to keep them sharp, and rust free.

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