Rust Stain Removal How To

Vinegar a Rust Stain Remover

Vinegar Rust Stain Removal:

Vinegar is the go-to stain remover for a lot of different stains. From grass stains to mildew. As a matter of fact, Martha Stewart touts vinegar as a great, multi-use laundry product. So, if your laundry has a rust stain and you have a bottle of white vinegar on hand, this method will work for you.

Grab a bottle of white vinegar and some salt. Sprinkle the stain with salt and then lightly mist the stain with vinegar. Allow to sit for about 15 minutes and then wash as usual.

 

Baking soda and peroxide rust stain remover

Baking Soda Rust Stain Removal

This next home remedy is actually a paste made from baking soda and hydrogen peroxide. In a small bowl, with a plastic knife or spoon, stir together baking soda and enough peroxide to make a paste. Then, spread the paste onto the stain and allow it to work until dry. Launder as usual, and make sure that the stain is gone before drying.

 

Iron Out Rust Stain Remover

Iron Out Rust Removal

Rust stains can happen for various reasons. However, if your water contains iron or rust, then you may be all too familiar with orange-looking laundry. This sort of iron stain is sometimes concentrated in one area of your white bedding, or a less noticeable, all-over, gradual yellowing of all your laundry. Even making your blue jeans less than bright.

These nasty stains can seem hopeless, but they are not. Our favorite rust stain removal for large loads of laundry is Iron Out. It’s a must-have for everyone with well water, because not only will it clean your laundry, but also your washing machine drum. You’ll be amazed at how well this treatment works. Just follow the instructions shown on the label, and never use iron out with oxi clean or bleach.

Stop by the laundry spot and show us your before and after stain pictures.

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