The bed came with rust on the headboard and rust flakes through out the bed frame.  I took a wet rag with bleach and tried to clean it off.  The flakes came right off, but the headboard still has rust on it.  The reason I gave it 4 stars was because other than that issue we love the bed.  It was quick and easy to put together and looks great in my daughters bedroom.  We kept the bed because I plan on fixing the rust myself.  My daughter begged to keep the bed and for me to fix it myself.