Rust Prevention Tips
A Cut Above the Rest: Preventing Rust on Collectible Knives
Knives have been around nearly as long as people, our species in many ways defined by the ability to craft them as survival tools. Just a few years ago, archaeologists in Spain reportedly discovered a small, flint knife crafted by…
Saltwater Fishing Reel and Tackle Box Rust Prevention Tips Ahead of Spring Break
After a long winter of polar vortexes and record-breaking chill, folks are beyond ready to trade their long johns and boots for shorts and flip-flops. Popular spring break ventures have long included epic fishing excursions, from deep sea charter trips…
Rust Prevention Easier Than the Cure: Breakthrough Study Shows Why Rust Is So Tough to Tackle
An ounce of rust prevention is worth more than a pound of cure, and a new breakthrough study by the U.S. Department of Energy shows why. For the first time, researchers were able to witness – in unprecedented detail –…
Prevent Gun Barrel Rust With Zerust Tube and Barrel Strip
Whether you stash your gun or rifle in the back of a closet, in the pickup truck console or an in-ground cache, taking proper steps to prevent gun barrel rust is a must – particularly if you’re using corrosive ammunition.…
Help Prevent Rust on Baking Sheets and Other Bake/Cookware With Non-Toxic Vapor Capsules
If your baking sheets, cookie cutters, muffin tins, roasting pans and cast iron cookware got lots of love over the holidays, those pieces might be looking a bit worse for the wear now that’s it’s January. They may even be…
Battling Boat Rust? Zerust VCI Capsules for Boats Will Help Win the War Against Rust
A boat owner’s greatest enemy is indeed a force of nature, but it isn’t ominous stormy skies or even towering walls of rough-water waves. It’s rust. Silent. Invisible until its damage is underway. And it costs U.S. boat owners –…
Prevent Silver Tarnish of Special Serving Dishes, Platters and Utensils
Heirloom silver serving trays, dishes, platters, teapots, candlesticks and utensils add a touch of tradition and elegance to holiday festivities. Unfortunately, keeping these pieces timeless requires special care to prevent silver tarnish from taking hold. Tarnish, also known as silver…
Chilling Out: Cold Weather Gun Rust Prevention
With the northern hemisphere now firmly in winter’s icy grip, extra precaution is critical to keeping your weapons safe from the clutches of cold weather. Gun rust prevention in winter doesn’t need to be costly or time-consuming, but it must…
Electronics Rust Prevention Critical in the Age of Tech
From ever-expanding in-vehicle dashboard entertainment to the smartphones that have become so ubiquitous, our economy is reliant on technology, which in turn is reliant on electronics. That makes electronics rust prevention a core priority as our communications, transportation and economy…
Car Rust Prevention and Avoiding Flood-Rusted Vehicles
Car rust prevention is at the forefront of the minds of many vehicle owners residing in flood-prone areas, as record rains and flooding have hit numerous areas of the country hard. The Consumer Product Safety Commission warns firstly that consumers to…
Zerust Skate Guard Covers Key to Rust-Free Beautiful Blades
Figure skating season is well under way and hockey season officially started this month. If it’s been a while since you broke out your blades, you may have been dismayed to notice an accumulation of rust. Zerust skate guard covers…
Keeping Motorcycle Rust at Bay With Proper Winter Storage
Motorcycle rust is a major concern for dedicated riders. It’s most likely to rear its ugly head after a long winter of improper storage (a horror some riders refer to as “garbage rot”). Most riders aren’t displaying their bikes off-season…
Shed vs. Garage: Which Better Reduces Power Tool Rust Risk?
If you’re someone who loves power tools, you probably cringe at the idea of having to check them out one-at-a-time at a hardware store like it’s a library. You want to have the right tool on hand when you need…
Prevent Rust on Patio Furniture in After-Summer Storage
When it comes to metal patio furniture, there are basically two kinds: One you grab for under $20 and pitch when rust inevitably starts to eat away. The other, you have every hope it will last a good 10- to…
Kitchen Knife Rust Prevention Keeps Cutlery in Sharp Shape
Any chef (or even serious home cook) knows the importance of fresh ingredients, simple techniques and a few high-quality tools. Most concur on the most important tool: The kitchen knife. Knives are used in preparation of pretty much every dish…
Zerust Helps Keep Your BBQ Utensils Rust-Free
If you’re like us, you’re trying to cram in all the last-minute BBQ’ing you possibly can before summer is officially over. Unfortunately, even some of the best quality BBQ tools may be prone to rust. Keeping your BBQ tools rust-free…
Risk of Gun Rust Heightened in Summer Humidity
Gun rust has been around as long as firearms have been made of metal (which is to say, always). Sports enthusiasts, hunters, law enforcement officers and those with concealed carry licenses – they may all take great caution to ensure…
The Interesting Science Behind VCI Corrosion Protection
Metal at rest will rust. That’s just reality. It’s a problem NACE International once concluded cost the U.S. a stunning $276 billion annually in losses. Everything from bicycle spokes to battleships – nothing is immune. The good news is, we’ve…
Zerust ATV Cover Keeps Quad Rust-Free
An estimated 10.5 million people in the U.S. live in homes wherein one or more resident owns an all-terrain vehicle (ATV). Through the mud, snow, ice or other rough turf, we put our ATVs through a world of punishment –…
Don’t Let Bike Rust Slow Your Roll!
Bike rust should be a concern for all cyclists, whether they bike to work, ride competitively or just occasionally hop on for recreation. A decent bike will run you anywhere from a few hundred bucks up to more than $8,000,…
Spring is the Time to Carpe Diem on Car Rust Prevention
The motor vehicle industry has made significant strides in shielding new cars from rust ravages. New and improved body design and coatings have slashed the risk of both galvanic and simple corrosion. But don’t toss car rust prevention plans out…
Zerust Boat Rust Prevention Keeps Corrosion at Bay
Boat rust prevention is an essential part of vessel maintenance, whether you have a dinghy or a bow rider. Many boats are built with a wide range of metallic components, often exposed directly to the elements (you can discover here…
Rust on Electronics Costly in Increasingly Digital Age
Rust on electronics is an increasingly common problem in our modern world. Your PC, home entertainment gear, gaming equipment, electronics in your car or boat – all of it may be vulnerable to rust damage. Because rust on electronics and…
Rust Protection for Motorcycles Starts With Motorcycle Cover
Rust protection for motorcycles – especially older bikes – is critical to keeping your ride running smoothly for years to come. Countless sources on the web offer tips on motorcycle rust removal for bikers slapped with surprise oxidation while readying…
Rust Protection for Cars Essential After Road De-Icer Exposure
AAA reports approximately 70 percent of motorists in the U.S. are at risk for expensive, dangerous vehicle rust. Rust protection for cars is critical when you consider the alternative is hundreds of dollars annually in vehicle rust repairs necessitated by…
Spring Garden Tool Rust Prevention Solutions by Zerust
Garden tool rust prevention is essential for any budding horticulturalist (or weekend warrior). Gardening can quickly sap your energy, and we’ve all been guilty at some time or another of leaving gardening tools outside or tossing them in a tool…
Air Conditioner Covers Protect Your HVAC System in Cooler Months
If you live in a cooler climate, chances are you aren’t giving much thought to your air conditioner right now. You should. Air conditioner covers can help prevent system failures that require expensive repairs and replacement. Protecting your HVAC unit…
Best Firearm Rust Prevention for Deer Hunting Rifles
Deer hunting rifles are en route to storage with the close of the 2017-2018 season. Chances are, you’ve invested enough money in that rifle to want to avoid finding a rust bucket when preparing for the next excursion. The good…
Anti-Tarnish Protection for Your Silver Jewelry and Serving Pieces
Whether a sparkling silver necklace or a valued set of antique serving platters and cutlery, keeping your silver collection free from tarnish and ensuring these cherished pieces remain in excellent condition for the next use need not be time-consuming or…
Rust Prevention for Woodworking Tools in Winter
While frigid winter weather may leave you chilled to the bone, the good news is it generally won’t harm your woodworking tools. What will damage your tools is moisture. At Zerust, we know your woodworking tools could be ruined by…
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Get Your Skate on with Zerust Skate Guard Covers
Zerust HQ – Workbench The Holidays are here and the family’s coming to stay for awhile. You find yourself wondering what to do while they’re in town, invading your home. A nice walk in the woods? Sure. A stroll through…
Z-HQ Workbench Library Is Now Open!
Zerust HQ – Workbench Message to all of our friends out there in the world of home improvement, disaster restoration, mechanics, automotive, outdoor sports, and beyond: We at Zerust are opening the doors to our extensive library of free, high…
Now Be Thankful
Zerust HQ – Workbench Despite the fact that rust never sleeps, it’s that time of year when we set our burden down, and take stock of all that we are thankful for. And so, on this day before Thanksgiving, we’d…
Zerust Car Covers
Z-HQ – WorkBench 10/31/17 My favorite thing to do on Halloween as a kid was to dress up as a ghost. My mom would crudely cut a few holes in a bedsheet for my eyes and mouth, throw it over…
Zerust & The Art of Motorcycle Maintenance
Z-HQ Workbench In hopes of adding a little culture to the old toolbox, we offer up a bit of verse, a touch of class in the form of a poetry. Zerust poetry that is. Sure, we’re serious about a rust…