The Mercadona drink with which we can remove all the rust from our bicycle without disassembling it

Spring and summer are the ideal seasons to get back on the bike and enjoy the good weather. You can use the bike for some excursions or walks, which is also a good way to stay in shape. In addition, you can use the bicycle to go to work, which in some cases can mean a bonus of up to 600 euros.

In short, it is the right time to take out our motorcycle. But when we do, after a long period of disuse, we may find it a little damaged. In particular, rust may have taken over the chrome plating, but especially the chain. So, to be able to use it again without problems, we are going to see how to clean rust from the bicycle chain quickly and easily.

Difficulties

The chain is an essential element of your bicycle. Transmits power from the pedals to the rear wheel. Damage to the chain could impair the usefulness of your bicycle. For this reason, you should act at the first sign of rust.

An effective way to clean the chain is to soak it in some type of solution in a container. However, not all of us are skilled enough to disassemble the chain and may not have the right tools. It is also possible that we do not have a chain cleaner. It is a cleaning object in which the chain is inserted and it slides. But, fortunately, there are also other remedies that we can use.

A liquid that is often recommended for removing chain rust is a petroleum product, white oil. This is a solvent available in hardware stores. However, it should be used with extreme caution, including goggles, gloves, and perhaps a mask. It is important to read the disposal and storage instructions.

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Another, more homemade solution could be Coca Cola, a drink that you can find in any Mercadona supermarket. It appears to be an excellent anti-rust agent. In any case, you do not have to disassemble the chain to use one or the other. An old toothbrush will suffice.

Pour the chosen compound onto the toothbrush and proceed to brush the chain, making it slide backwards by moving the pedal. We work slowly and meticulously to remove rust, stopping where there is the most rust. Once this is done, take a tissue and close the chain. Flush the chain and slide the tissue along its length to clean it.

At this point, it is advisable to lubricate the chain with a suitable oil to keep it in good condition. Again wearing gloves, pour drops of oil along the chain links. Let it sit for a while and then remove the excess with a tissue. Finally, the chain will be clean and greased and our bike will be ready to take us back on the saddle.