How do I get rust rings off my counter top?

I'm assuming you don't want the blacksmith way of removing rust (But then again, how will you know sandblasting wont work till ya try!? XD). A few things that can remove rust effectively, I've used CLR and Kaboom with flawless effects. Bleach can work too, but you want to try it out on an unsightly spot of your counter before trying it out completely. Oh yea, you'd probably do that with any recommended chemical. The last thing you want is some discoloration. For prevention, you can try WD-40 if you feel the counter will rust again (or just make sure the spouse and kids don't leave anything metal on your counter for too long).

I’ve had this happen- I use a Fuller Brush product- Soft Scour- it’s white and thick and literally you put it on- let it sit for a minute and scrub off—the rust came right off—I use a lot of Fuller Brush cleaning products- they are great- a bit more money than other brands- but great!

I use a product called Bon Ami. It is a scouring powder that does not scratch the surface. I use it all the time in the kitchen, on the counters and sinks, it has taken out some really nasty stains -- coffee, tea, red kool aid, rust, etc. It comes in a round can (?) like Ajax or Comet except it is yellow. Not all stores carry it but it is worth looking for.

I read in a magazine a few years ago, that a great way to get rid of rust stains is to pour salt on the rust and take a lemon, cut in half and rub it over the salt. It's a mild abrasive, and the citrus helps cut the rust and it leaves a clean lemon smell, it works great in the shower too.

Have you tried CLR this usually works on rust and I have used it on my counter tops before . The other things you could try but not sure if it will work would be Mr . Clean Magic Eraser . I find this works for a lot of different stains you can't get off around the house but have never tried it for rust on the counter top before . Best of luck !!

I would first try soft scrub. Put it on the stains and let it sit for about 15 minutes. It has bleach in it, but never has harmed any of my countertops that I have used it on. I use it for every stain that I can't get out and it works great. I have never tried it on rust, but it's worth a try.

Baking powder sometimes works too. I used it all around the house instead of the commercial stuff and it works well. It might work with the rust stain, if not the salt and lemon suggestion above usually solves the problem:)

I really like those "magic sponge" things you can get from any of the stores. They work wonderfully. They are the only things that will get the bad stains off of my counter tops. You may also try baking soda, and maybe add a bit of vinegar. I've heard this works wonders, but I've never tried it myself. :o)

i have had this happen to my mom and she swears by kaboom,and also multi surface cleaning gel.i saw the results and the rust rings were completly gone.so now i have this product in my home at all times.

Ok I know this might sound strange but just try to rub on coca cola, and leave it for a short while. Aftrerwards you can just rub of the rust. Cola is also very good for cleaning the toilet

I got a bad rust stain on my white formica countertop and tried many failed solutions from online. Finally one day I was cleaning my glass cooktop and decided to just try the cooktop cleaner (Cerama Bryte Cooktop Cleaner purchased from Home Depot). To my surprise it now only removed the rust stain, but all the ole stains on my white countertop. Wow, I am very happy with my white countertop now, and it seems to clean much easier now that I cleaned it with the Cooktop cleaner.