How to Get Rid of Rust on Figure Skates

There is nothing quite as magical as watching a figure skater effortlessly glide across the ice. To the novice, a skater's athletic feats are full of grace and beauty. While much of the skater's ability is based on years of training and practice, maintaining equipment makes the sport much easier and safer. Rust build-up on skates can make gliding over the ice difficult for even the most accomplished athlete. It can also damage the blade and shorten its lifespan. Using a few simple steps and taking care to regularly maintain your figure skates may not have you skating like a pro, however, it will make your afternoon outings more enjoyable.

Things You'll Need

  • Steel wool or scouring pad
  • Oil
  • Lemon
  • Soft cloth
  • Bowl
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Instructions

    • 1

      Roll lemon on a hard surface to break up the juice inside. Cut the lemon in half and squeeze the juice into a bowl.

    • 2

      Dip a cloth into lemon juice and rub it over the rusted surface. You may need to use a fine steel wool or scouring pad to remove all of the rust.

    • 3

      Use a steel wool pad in a circular motion to gently rub oil onto the blade surface.

    • 4

      Allow the blades to dry.

    • 5

      Put blade guards over the blades after the blades have dried.

    • 6

      Take your skates to a skating rink and have them sharpened by a qualified blade sharpener. The cleaning process often dulls the blades.