Stainless Tools and Rust

[BenB]

I know stainless isn't 100% impervious to rust, but I try to let my tools dry out after use and mine have a bit of rust.
I'm frustrated because.... you know.... we all want pretty tools.
I thought I had quality stuff, but now I'm not sure, or I didn't let them dry good a few times.
Do yours rust or do I have tools?

 

[Rob23]

Are you leaving them wet and air drying them? I try to towel dry mine completely after each use. I don't remember the brand, but my tools have remained rust free for twenty plus years.

 

[gnatster]

Some lemon juice and salt will remove the rust. I know this well, my landlord and neighbor is a metal shop, my counters are stainless, I left something on one for to long.

As @Rob23 said, dry the tools with a towel after use.

 

[BenB]

Yeah, I let them air dry. I'll wipe them down in the future and try the lemon juice and salt.

Thanks! Only problem is now, if I can clean these up, how do I justify something shiny new and expensive?

 

[Kwyet]

Mine have never rusted, and they’re all cheap ones off of Amazon. I just hang them to dry.