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How to Clean a Steel Chain

Steel chains are comprised of numerous links and are used in a multitude of ways. From attaching machinery and hauling vehicles to costuming yourself in a chain mail coat of armor, steel requires a specific method of cleaning to keep it looking sharp. Sandblasting is the most advantageous method for cleaning steel chains. The sand grit polishes the chain in all of its nooks and crannies to ensure dirt and harmful residues are removed to prevent harmful rusting.

Things You'll Need

  • Sand
  • Potato sack
  • Twine
  • Oil
  • Towels
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Instructions

    • 1

      Place a steel chain into an empty potato sack.

    • 2

      Fill a potato sack with sand 3/4 of the way full. Knot the sack shut with twine.

    • 3

      Pitch the sack between two people. Tossing the sack back and forth creates intense friction between the chain and the sand. The friction enables the sand grit to brush hard against the steel surface and remove dirt and grime. Check the chain for cleanliness every five minutes. Continue until the chain is clean.

    • 4

      Remove the chain from the sack. Place one full layer of oil drenched towels atop the chain and hang the chain in a dry, ventilated area. Oil coats the chain surface and the cloth protects it from dirt and grime that can shift through the air.

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