Can a HOUSEHOLD cleaning product remove Mill scale or Corrosion from steel??

In today's "how to" I show you a quick and easy way to remove stubborn Mill scale and rust from mild steel plate, using everyday household cleaning products. For this job i'm using drain cleaner that contains sulfuric acid, if this is not available other drain cleaners may also work such as those with muriatic acid content. Please be careful when handling these products and make sure to take all precautionary steps that will be printed on their labels.
This is a great tip to prepare metal or sheet metal for mig or tig welding, and general fabrication. Its pointless trying to grind off mill scale as you just end up gouging the steel and wasting grinding discs. Not to mention your own time. This option gives you fresh clean bright steel to begin fabricating with.
I don't recommend using this tip on any steel parts that are structural as i'm not sure what affect the chemicals have on the steel itself. but for general everyday job's and DIY brackets or fittings it is fine.
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[@patrickhowden1601]

Great helpful short vid, Thank you. One question and one suggestion; Why is the wire brush used. Is it that the solution doesnt quite get everything off. Suggestion; (In my experience) Immediately after chemical cleaning rinse off with soapy water. This prevents immediate rusting and gives a lot more time to work with.

[@johnpartridge7623]

That is a good tip, nice one mate.

[@dimatsaryk1461]

Thank you man!!!!!❤

[@donbrowse7980]

Thanks great tip, i use harpic 10 X toilet cleaner and its good, but that drain cleaner works faster, good video and great tip. Cheers. Don..

[@freakunit]

What do you suggest if its a larger item thats to big to fit in a jug ?

[@justinwatsford1878]

Would this be safe to do to the top of a welding table. ??

[@HeatherNeilson-Clayton]

Does paint adhere after it is cleaned?

[@lestergillis8171]

I dont know if that brand of drain cleaner is available over here in the colonies. Ive never seen it.

[@genesis1765]

You can also mould rubber on that

[@nielsp.5649]

Thx, nice tip!

[@SmokingSteelGarage]

Happy to help!

[@marks4374]

I used a paint stripping wheel and it gets it off really well but it is a slow, tedious process.

[@homerogonzalez2909]

your freaking kidding me... ive been wasting my time using sanding disks 🤬 you should have made this vid years ago lmfao

[@SmokingSteelGarage]

I know right. I did the same when I figured it out. been meaning to make this one for a long while though tbh. Glad we helped you out buddy!

[@homerogonzalez2909]

@@SmokingSteelGarage keep bringing those tips and tricks im always ready to learn

[@Trelnet]

make sure there's no chlorine or chloride shit in that!

[@SmokingSteelGarage]

Only the acid. 👍