How to Protect Canned Lids from Rusting: Simple Instructions – Expert Advice

29.12.2023 13:07
Updated: 13.02.2024 11:09

To ensure that canned food lasts a long time, it is important to follow the preservation rules and thoroughly sterilize the jars.

Otherwise, the metal lids on the jars may rust in the middle of winter, which can lead to complete spoilage of the contents.

We suggest that you pay attention to certain actions that can be taken to achieve this goal.

Let's figure out how to prevent metal caps on cans from rusting.

How to Prevent Rust on Metal Lids

You need to do the following.

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  1. Wrap the neck of the jar tightly with cling film or polyethylene and secure it on top with an elastic band.
  2. You can also wrap the lid in paper that has been pre-greased with fat or sunflower oil.
  3. You can wet a brush or cloth with silicone grease and apply it to the lids.
  4. You can also grease the lids with sunflower oil.
  5. It is important to remember that if the lids are already covered in rust, it is better to throw away the contents of the cans.

Earlier we wrote about how to quickly clean oven glass.

Author: Dmitry Liskovich Internet resource editor