Crean Mate Rust and Sap Eraser
Crean Mate Rust and Sap Eraser
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I was really sceptical of these little rubber blocks when I first used them. I'm now a complete convert and use them on anything metal that needs a light clean up.
They are a fine grit embedded in a rubber block and are perfect for removing rust and sap from blades, especially secateurs and shears
Dip one end of the block into some water for a few seconds (you don't need to soak it like a wet stone.) Then use the Crean Mate as you would a rubber. It will develop a small amount of slurry that helps clean rust and sap from the surface metal. It has a fairly rough texture and might scratch polished surfaces, so we suggest testing before use on prize blades.
You can use Crean Mate with oil, rather than water, but I prefer using water. Once you've switched to oil you'd need to stay with it.
The Crean Mate block is 6.5 x 4.0 x 1.8cm - which seems small but it lasts a really long time.
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All good. Service and cleaner both fine
This little block is straightforward to use thanks to the clear instructions on the website, and does the job perfectly. Tinker and Fix have a great website making every purchase consideration straightforward and easy. Everything I’ve ever purchased from them has been a success. Great value, it’s a relief having the tools clean and working properly.
This coming year I am resolved to look after my garden tools better and this is a great size for the bigger ones. Now to keep my resolution!
Has been unavailable in the UK for ages so I was glad to find it at Tinker and Fix. Did not disappoint - cleans gunk really well from the blades of secateurs and other garden tools before sharpening. If you enjoy taking care of your vital garden tools, this is what you need...
It's a bit pricey but I'm hoping to have it a long time. It's remarkably good at getting dirt off blades with only a little pressure.

All good. Service and cleaner both fine
This little block is straightforward to use thanks to the clear instructions on the website, and does the job perfectly. Tinker and Fix have a great website making every purchase consideration straightforward and easy. Everything I’ve ever purchased from them has been a success. Great value, it’s a relief having the tools clean and working properly.
This coming year I am resolved to look after my garden tools better and this is a great size for the bigger ones. Now to keep my resolution!
Has been unavailable in the UK for ages so I was glad to find it at Tinker and Fix. Did not disappoint - cleans gunk really well from the blades of secateurs and other garden tools before sharpening. If you enjoy taking care of your vital garden tools, this is what you need...
It's a bit pricey but I'm hoping to have it a long time. It's remarkably good at getting dirt off blades with only a little pressure.