Does anyone have any recommendations on how to safely remove excessive rust
from an artifact?

I have a pair of 1960s football cleats and our exhibitions manager wants
the excessive rust removed from the metal cleats.

I heard that rust was removed from the bell of the shipwreck Edmund
Fitzgerald by using lemon juice and a toothbrush.

Any suggestions will help.

Thanks

Jason Aikens
Collections Coordinator
Pro Football Hall of Fame.

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