The Hidden Problem
The Journey of Hard Water — Becomes Rust
It's not your dishwasher. It's your water — and it's happening in 85% of U.S. homes.
There is a simple, chemical-free fix — trusted by 10+ million homes.
Protect your Cookware & Cutlery for just $19.99Know Your Risk
Does your City or State has a Hard Water Problem?
Enter your city or state to see your local water hardness level and dishwasher rust risk.
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City not found. Try your state name (e.g. "Texas") or abbreviation (e.g. "TX"), or get Rust Guard — 85% of US homes have hard water.
THE SOLUTION
RUST GUARD
Why Rust Guard?
Rust stains on cutlery and inside dishwashers are more than annoying – they can damage your appliances and ruin your dishes. Rust Guard prevents this problem before it even starts.
How Rust Guard works?
- Insert – Place Rust Guard in your dishwasher’s cutlery basket and leave it inside.
- Protect – The aluminum core attracts rust particles in the water.
- Enjoy – Your dishes and dishwasher stay clean, safe, and rust-free.
RUST GUARD PROTECTION
No more rust stains on your silverware.
Rust Guard protects your silverware, pans, pots and dishwasher components and won't remove existing rust
See Why 10 Million Homes Trust Rust Guard
100% Chemical-Free. Eco-Safe.
As Seen on Shark Tank Germany
German Engineering. Built to Last.
10+ Million Dishwasher Protected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Find answers to common questions about our product.
The Rust Guard utilizes the principle of a sacrificial anode: it is made of aluminum, a base metal that specifically attracts rust-causing particles before they can settle on your cutlery.
Flash rust is caused by tiny iron particles in the water that settle on cutlery or in the dishwasher. This can be caused by old water pipes, metal abrasion, or rusty machine parts.
Ideally in the cutlery basket or the upper dish rack. It is important that it is thoroughly rinsed by the water so that it works reliably with every wash cycle.
Depending on water hardness and usage, the Rust Guard provides protection for up to 4 months. After that, we recommend replacing it to ensure lasting protection.
Yes— Rust Guard works completely without chemicals, is reusable, and can be disposed of in metal recycling after use.
Hard water is exactly why Rust Guard exists. With 85% of US homes affected, it's the #1 driver of dishwasher rust.



