Get old, dried rust stains out of fabrics using household items.
Rust stains can be concerning because they are challenging to remove from fabric.
To get started, read on to learn how to remove rust stains on fabric.
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Visit your dry cleaner immediately and identify the stain.
Apply a Stain-Removing Paste
This is an alternative to the salt/lemon method.
Try distilled white vinegar to remove light rust stains, as well.
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Make a thick paste of 1/4 cup of baking soda and 1 teaspoon of lemon juice.
Apply the paste to any remaining stain.
The salt or baking soda acts as a mild abrasive while other more acidic ingredients dissolve the rust coloration.
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Vinegar helps remove rust from tools, surfaces, and even from clothing and other fabrics.
Commercial rust stain removal products are your best bet for getting out excessively tough rust stains on clothing.
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