Steps for How to Get Rust Stains Out of Clothes and Fabric
There’s no need to panic if you happen to get rust on clothes, towels or other fabric. While you will want to avoid using chlorine bleach, which can make the stain permanent, there are other methods that will actually remove the offending rust stain.
Follow these steps to remove the stain with ease:
Sprinkle the stain with lemon juice or white vinegar and salt.
Allow the item to air-dry in the sun if possible.
Launder with cold water, and then repeat the process as necessary.
For more stubborn rust stains, purchase a commercial rust remover from a hardware store or home improvement store and follow the directions on the product label.
The quicker you can treat the rust-stained fabric, the more likely you are to have successful results. Avoid rubbing the fabric harshly, which can cause the stain to intensify or damage the fibers of the fabric. If you don’t achieve stain-free fabric the first time, repeat the method until you get the result you desire.
Do not put the clothing or fabric into the dryer until the stain is completely gone; heat from the dryer will set the stain, making it more difficult to remove.
