A quick dip in hydrochloric acid (muriatic acid) available at a large
hardware store will take the rust off completely.  Remember to handle the
stuff in glass or plastic containers and don't breath the fumes - best done
outdoors.
 
Dennis Cain
 
At 08:12 AM 10/22/96 -0400, you wrote:
>Gerry Visel wrote:
>
>>Hidere all,
>>
>>   I bought some canning jars at an auction to sell honey in, and the
>>lady had stored them with the lid rings left on, which left some rust
>>stains on the glass in the lid thread area.  I tried lemon juice,
>>vinegar, and a lot of elbow grease, but it will not come off.
>>
>>   Any ideas out there?  I just got an order for 12 pints, and I gotta
>>deliver!  Thanx muchly!
>>
>>Gerry and the other Visels at
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>>
>Use fine steel wool with a little soap.
>
>Viktor Sten in Hawkesbury, Ontario
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