How to Open a Rusty Bolt

Obtain some fizzy drink., Pour the fizzy drink over the bolt. , Wipe it clean with kitchen towel. , Unscrew the bolt., Replace the rusty bolt.

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Step-by-Step Guide

  1. Step 1: Obtain some fizzy drink.

    Any sort of soft drink/soda/beer should work fine.
  2. Step 2: Pour the fizzy drink over the bolt.

    ,, The fizzy drink should have dissolved the rust build-up causing the bolt to stick.

    This doesn't de-rust the entire bolt but it does loosen the bolt so that you can unscrew it. , If your bolt is very rusted and old, it's time for a trip to the hardware store to buy a new one.
  3. Step 3: Wipe it clean with kitchen towel.

  4. Step 4: Unscrew the bolt.

  5. Step 5: Replace the rusty bolt.

Detailed Guide

Any sort of soft drink/soda/beer should work fine.

,, The fizzy drink should have dissolved the rust build-up causing the bolt to stick.

This doesn't de-rust the entire bolt but it does loosen the bolt so that you can unscrew it. , If your bolt is very rusted and old, it's time for a trip to the hardware store to buy a new one.

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