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Mum smothers kid's rusty scooter in 17p condiment to ‘bring it back to life' & people are shocked at the outcome
THE GLORIOUS sunshine means millions of kids will be enjoying the weather outdoors, whether that means heading to the beach or for a ride on their scooter or bicycle.
If your little one's scooter is looking rusty and could do with some TLC, fear not - as one mum has come to rescue.
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On average, a brand new scooter will see you for out anywhere from £30 to an eye-watering £140.
But there's no need to head to the high street - as you can easily banish the stubborn rust with no faff.
The secret remedy costs just pennies and it's most likely already in your kitchen - ketchup.
The popular condiment has long been hailed as an affordable way to remove rust - and even Queen of Clean Lynsey Crombie loves the cheap hack.
"Ketchup is an amazing cleaner for removing rust," she previously told Ideal Home.
Simply add a small amount of ketchup to any areas of rust, leave it for a few minutes, and let it work its magic.
And if you don't already have ketchup on hand for your burgers or bangers, you can pick up a bottle for just 73p from Sainsbury's.
The acidic nature of ketchup helps to break down the rust by reacting with copper oxide, the primary component of rust.
Intrigued to see whether the hack - which works out to be around 17p per use - actually delivers any results, mum Kelly Ann put it to test on her daughter's rusty scooter.
''I saw this hack a while ago somewhere on social media and I thought 'Do you know what, this scooter's gonna go in the bin, so let's see if I can rescue it','' Kelly said in the video.
I was gutted when scrubbing didn't get my 'stained' blender clean, then remembered a £3.25 spray I had in the cupboard
To give the scooter an epic makeover, the savvy mum covered the rusty areas in the condiment, before wrapping it in paper towel.
While her plan was to let the ketchup work its magic for a day, it ended up being two days.
''Which I wouldn't recommend because it was quite difficult to pick the towels off,'' she advised.
To make the process a little easier and speedier, Kelly also soaked the paper towels in some water - which ''worked quite well''.
'' 'Can you just buy her a new scooter?' I can hear you all saying.
''We could've done that. But we live in such a throw-away society and I do believe that if you can fix something up, then you should.''
As Kelly removed the paper towels, she was amazed by how well the trick had worked - leaving the scooter looking practically brand new.
''Once I had given it a quick wipe, it looked great again,'' the thrifty mum exclaimed.
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Remote Controls: Wipe with a disinfectant cloth. Use a cotton bud for crevices.
Light Switches: Wipe with a disinfectant wipe. Use a mild soap solution for tough stains.
Door Handles: Clean with an antibacterial spray. Wipe down regularly.
Underneath and Behind Appliances: Vacuum or sweep regularly. Mop with a suitable cleaner.
Shower Curtains and Liners: Wash in the washing machine. Use a bleach solution for stubborn mildew.
Kitchen Sponges and Dishcloths: Microwave damp sponges for one minute. Wash dishcloths in the washing machine.
Computer Keyboards and Mice: Use compressed air to remove debris. Wipe with a disinfectant wipe.
'I'm genuinely impressed'
The short clip, posted under the username @ kellyann7.9, has clearly left many open-mouthed, winning the mum more than 260k views in just one day.
One admitted: ''I'm genuinely impressed. I didn't have hope for you I can't lie.''
Another chimed in: ''Tin foil and soapy hot water has been my trick works a dream.''
''omg it looks like new,'' someone else couldn't believe the jaw-dropping results.
''omg I'll definitely give it a go,'' a fellow cleaning fan added.
''Its the vinegar in it if u just use white vinegar that works great,'' a viewer explained.
