How to Care for a Wrought Iron Fence

Wrought-iron fences are a popular type fencing for larger homes because it adds a sense of style to the home. Even though wrought-iron fences are more durable and look better than any other type of fencing, they do require you to regularly maintain them or else they will begin to look old and dirty, which can decrease the look of your home.

• Scrub the wrought-iron fence with a wire brush. The wire brush will remove any large patches of rust that may have accumulated on the fence. You want to scrub the fence fairly gently because you run the risk of damaging the softer wrought iron.


• Use a cloth to wipe any dust and dirt that may have built up on the fence. The best way to go about accomplishing this is to use a mixture of liquid dish soap and warm water. You should do this regularly to keep the fence looking nice, but you should only do this after you have remove any rust that may have started to build up on the fence.


• Use a rust converter solution on your wrought-iron fence after you have thoroughly cleaned the fence. This product will help the fence stay clean longer than if you left it exposed to the elements. This will reduce the number of times that you need to spend time maintaining the fence.


• Apply an olive-based paint that is safe to use on wrought-iron fences. The paint will add a color to your fence and give it added protection from dirt and buildup, which will reduce the amount of maintenance that they fence requires.