You can clean rust off locks with a common condiment – I gave this viral cleaning trick a go, and the results genuinely shocked me

A traditional blue-green kitchen with a wooden island and white barstools. Three brass pendants above. .

Ketchup is great – it is a staple in most of our pantries, and fries would not be the same without it. But have you ever considered using Ketchup to remove rust?

Don’t worry, I was skeptical too. The last thing I think of when I spot rust is dipping it in my favorite condiment; however, after testing it on a rusty lock, I was shocked at how well it worked.