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butterflies5518 09-21-2011 11:27 AM

I just located my favorite scissors in a "wip" and they have "spots" (rust??) on them - whew project is fine. What can I use to clean them? Thanks for your help!

DogHouseMom 09-21-2011 11:28 AM

Have you tried just wiping them with a cloth? If they're beyond that, you could try Naval Jelly, but frankly if they rusted you might want to consider replacing them as they'll probably rust again.

butterflies5518 09-21-2011 11:31 AM

thanks, tried wiping, no go, will try the naval jelly! Thank you

PaperPrincess 09-21-2011 11:33 AM

Whatever you use, make sure you cut a lot of paper toweling to soak up any oil before cutting fabric.

butterflies5518 09-21-2011 11:41 AM

thanks will do!

Patti Mahoney 09-21-2011 11:43 AM

If it's a small area and will not affect the actual cutting, try a little piece of steel wool or a Brillo pad.

quilter68 09-21-2011 11:43 AM

I use the pot scrubbers-Brillo and wash and wipe with oil when clean.

Lori S 09-21-2011 11:47 AM

I use brillo pads but do not use it directly on the cutting edge. Wipe lenghtwise of the flat blade.
You can also use plain old scouring powder and a cloth.

SewSassy 09-21-2011 11:53 AM

I would use a fine steel wool, clean the spot with alcohol and then wipe with oil and then wipe again with a clean cloth

butterflies5518 09-21-2011 11:56 AM

great ideas - thank you ladies!


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