Sprinkler Rust Stains

Reddish brown rusty stains are a common problem on sidewalks, patios, stepping stones, walkways, siding, window and door frames in areas where irrigation water has a high iron content. While your sprinkler system and/or hoses are watering your grounds, they are also spraying iron particles that will create rust stain wherever they land.

Iron is a chemical element that is abundant in soils and groundwater in many parts of the country. And it is the element that, when exposed to air and moisture, oxidizes or rusts. If you live in an area where the tap water is “hard,” or mineral-rich, or if you irrigate with well water, your sprinkler water is probably causing rust stains.

Your irrigation system will often “over spray” which means water ends up on your fence, patio, deck, porch, house, windows, doors, concrete walkways, stepping stones or paths, lawn furniture and – if you park in your driveway – probably on your car, truck, or other vehicles as well, not to mention anything accidentally left on the lawn such as tools, kids toys, bikes, etc. Once they come in contact with the air, iron particles from the water in your sprinkler will begin to oxidize rust or rust. The stains that result have likely developed over time and can be very stubborn to remove.

If you have rust stains from your sprinkler or other rusty water stains, and you are reading this, you’re in luck. Removing these spots is fast and easy with the specially formulated Rust Aid Outdoor Rust Remover. This super-effective product neutralizes and removes rust from almost any surface, indoors or out. Use it wherever you see rusty stains on concrete or other outdoor problem areas. RustAid Products are also perfect for cleaning rust stains indoors on tile, grout, sinks, tubs, toilets, dishwashers, and counters.

If rust stains from your sprinkler are ruining the appearance of your home, grounds, landscaping or garden, just follow RustAid’s simple directions and your problem spots will be gone in now time!