So, whenever possible, I stick to household solutions to remove rust -- #LemonJuice, #BakingSoda, #Vinegar -- and a lot of elbow grease. As for rust-proofing the objects afterwards? That can be a bit problematic, since it seems most rust-preventing paints for metal contain #PFAS (I'm looking into alternatives. #LinseedOil paint might be good for metal). Mineral spirits and paraffin wax are another way to rust-proof metal, but both are #petroleum products. #Limonene and #beeswax might be a petroleum-free way to #RustProof metal, but I haven't tried it yet (though I have both on hand). Feel free to chime in with suggestions!

How to Remove Rust From Metal Surfaces—From Garden Tools to
Vintage Finds

Seven proven ways to remove rust corrosion in just a couple of hours

https://getpocket.com/explore/item/how-to-remove-rust-from-metal-surfaces-from-garden-tools-to-vintage-finds

#DIY #SolarPunkSunday #FixIt #RustProofing #RustRemoval #ReduceReuseRepair #ReuseRepair #HouseholdProducts

Juniper berries, the primary botanical used in gin, contain a high concentration of terpenes, particularly pinene and limonene. Terpenes are volatile organic compounds that give juniper its characteristic piney, citrusy, and slightly peppery aroma.

#science #sciencefacts #terpenes #terpene #pinene #limonene #gin

That amazing, citrus smell you get from an orange is the work of chemicals called limonene and linalool.

#science #sciencefacts #oranges #orange #scent #citrus #limonene #linalool