Rust stains are some of the most difficult stains to remove from clothes. It takes time and patience. Try these tips before giving up!
Rust remover ingredients combine with the iron and loosen it from the fabric, then hold it in suspension in the wash water. The compounds are poisonous if ingested, extremely toxic and can burn skin and damage appliance finishes. Use them carefully according to the manufacturers’ directions, and rinse the clothes thoroughly. Any acid remaining deteriorates fabrics so add a second rinse.
Lemon juice and salt are readily available, much less toxic and will often give great results. Sprinkle salt on the stain, squeeze lemon juice onto the salt and spread the garment in the sun to dry. This works best on colorfast garments. Test on a seam or inconspicuous spot to see if fading or bleaching occurs. You should have no problems with white or ecru fabrics.
Rust stains cannot be removed by normal laundering. If after treating, the stains remain repeat the steps. Do not put the clothing in the dryer because high heat will set the stains. Using chlorine bleach will make them permanent.
Some rust-colored stains are not caused by rust. Caramelized sugar and benzoyl peroxide (acne medicine) stains look like rust. Do a bit of investigating before treating the stains.
If the garment is dry clean only, point out and identify the stain to your professional cleaner. If you are using a home dry cleaning kit, be sure -to treat the stain with the provided stain remover before putting the garment in the dryer bag.
To make your own Homemade Rust Remover use the following formula:
INGREDIENTS
- Borax
- Lemon juice
PREPARATION
- Mix together equal parts Borax and lemon juice.
- Apply the resulting solution to the rust by spraying or dabbing it on (if the object is large), or by submerging the object in a bath of the solution (if the object is small).
- Allow the solution to soak in for 30 minutes. Then, rinse the object off; and dry thoroughly.
- Repeat the process, if rust remains.
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