An Iron door or Iron fence is the attraction every house needs and should have. The iron fences add beauty and to the house as well as keep it safe. But everything requires be managing and maintaining. There are a few things that should be kept in mind if you want your to look as beautiful as it is. But you will have to take care of the fence because the fence and gates made of iron are prone to the weather conditions such as water and air. Iron is a metal which gets easily oxidized in the presence of water. The oxidation reaction of iron with moisture and oxygen is not that rapid as iron is not a very reactive metal like sodium and neither is as non-reactive as gold. But, still over time, the reaction will result in the formation of a red-colored substance called rust. To prevent rust and maintain the iron gates and iron fences, you are going to have to do some cleaning and processing. The tips given below can guide you well for the task and help you protect your iron gates and fences from the harsh weather.

1. Clean using Wire Brush:

A wire brush can be used to remove any deposited rust on the whole surface area of the iron fence. Do not try nickeling and gouging on the gates if the gates and fences are made of soft iron. After cleaning with the wire brush, use dish detergent and warm water to clean away the rust spots if remaining and the dirt spot. An old toothbrush can prove helpful to reach the areas which are not in direct reach of your hands. Leave the fence to dry and you will see all the rust and dirt spots have vanished.

2. Soft cleaning:

The above method to remove rust spots should be repeated every month. But there is another thing that you should do every week. Clean the dust and dirt collected on the gate or fence every week. Use a soft cloth to clean the spot, but moisten it before using. After cleaning with the damp cloth, use a dry cloth to dry the gate.

3. Prevent and protect:

Wrought iron fences are those gates, which will rust at some point of time. In cities like Toronto, the humidity can make the iron gates prone to rust. Rain is another reason to add rust to the iron gates. So protection and prevention of rust is important to have the fence or gate last longer. The best way is to apply wax on the surface of the iron fence or gate. During the rains, you can cover your fence with a trap.

4. Paint the fence and gate:

Another way to prevent the wrought iron gates from rust is to paint them. Painting the iron gates will avoid direct contact of the iron with the moisture and oxygen in the air. This prevents the oxidation reaction of the iron with the air and thus reduces the formation of rust. Also, another advantage of paint is that the fence or the gates start looking like new. Painting the gate and fence can help the door looks more attractive and pretty. You can even add color to the gate and the fence to make it look stylish and better. Make sure that the paint you use are oil-based. Because only oil based paints capable of saving the iron of the fence or the gate from rust and other climatic damages.

5. Inspect the fence:

You should treat the fence like your own child. Take care of it in the similar manner. Keep looking at the surface of the fence and the gates for any signs of wear or tear. You should check carefully and find any signs of rust, cracks and some other signs of damage like the loose fittings or unstable footing, etc. If the gates you have have paint over them, look thoroughly the paint surface for any cracks and chips. If you find any, repair them as soon as you can. Fixing the found problem immediately will work best for you, iron gates and fences.

6. Rust Converter:

The wrought iron gates and fences can be stopped from getting rusted using the rust converter. Rust converter is a product that should be applied every time you clean the fence. The product is easily available in the market and there are instructions written on the package which will explain you how to apply the rust converter correctly. One coat must be applied to the iron fence and the gate wherever you can see rust or signs of rust. After applying the coat of rust converter let it fry properly. You can also apply an oil-based primer on the rust converter.