{"id":1181,"date":"2020-11-05T10:05:44","date_gmt":"2020-11-05T10:05:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/how2removestains.com\/?p=1181"},"modified":"2021-01-13T08:35:01","modified_gmt":"2021-01-13T08:35:01","slug":"how-to-remove-old-rust-stains-from-clothes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/how2removestains.com\/how-to-remove-old-rust-stains-from-clothes\/","title":{"rendered":"How to remove old rust stains from clothes"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>When you end up with rust stains on your clothes there are a few natural methods for getting rid of them. You can use lemon, a vinegar and salt combination, or even rhubarb! If these natural methods don\u2019t work for you, commercial rust removers are available in auto stores.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_40 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-visibility-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/how2removestains.com\/how-to-remove-old-rust-stains-from-clothes\/#Get_rid_of_rust_from_your_favorite_jeans_and_shirts\" title=\"Get rid of rust from your favorite jeans and shirts\">Get rid of rust from your favorite jeans and shirts<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/how2removestains.com\/how-to-remove-old-rust-stains-from-clothes\/#Removing_old_rust_stains_using_lemon\" title=\"Removing old rust stains using lemon\">Removing old rust stains using lemon<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/how2removestains.com\/how-to-remove-old-rust-stains-from-clothes\/#Video_Removing_rust_stains_from_white_clothes_using_lemon\" title=\"Video: Removing rust stains from white clothes using lemon\">Video: Removing rust stains from white clothes using lemon<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/how2removestains.com\/how-to-remove-old-rust-stains-from-clothes\/#A_white_vinegar_and_salt_combination\" title=\"A white vinegar and salt combination\">A white vinegar and salt combination<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/how2removestains.com\/how-to-remove-old-rust-stains-from-clothes\/#A_garden_solution_to_get_rid_of_large_rust_stains_-_rhubarb\" title=\"A garden solution to get rid of large rust stains &#8211; rhubarb\">A garden solution to get rid of large rust stains &#8211; rhubarb<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/how2removestains.com\/how-to-remove-old-rust-stains-from-clothes\/#An_instant_remedy_to_remove_old_rust_stains\" title=\"An instant remedy to remove old rust stains\">An instant remedy to remove old rust stains<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/how2removestains.com\/how-to-remove-old-rust-stains-from-clothes\/#Common_Questions_About_Rust_Stains\" title=\"Common Questions About Rust Stains\">Common Questions About Rust Stains<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3'><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/how2removestains.com\/how-to-remove-old-rust-stains-from-clothes\/#Will_bleach_remove_rust_stains_on_clothing\" title=\"Will bleach remove rust stains on clothing?\">Will bleach remove rust stains on clothing?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/how2removestains.com\/how-to-remove-old-rust-stains-from-clothes\/#Will_hydrogen_peroxide_remove_rust_stains_on_clothes\" title=\"Will hydrogen peroxide remove rust stains on clothes?\">Will hydrogen peroxide remove rust stains on clothes?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/how2removestains.com\/how-to-remove-old-rust-stains-from-clothes\/#What_causes_rust_stains_on_clothes\" title=\"What causes rust stains on clothes?\">What causes rust stains on clothes?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/how2removestains.com\/how-to-remove-old-rust-stains-from-clothes\/#Will_WD-40_Remove_rust_from_clothes\" title=\"Will WD-40 Remove rust from clothes?\">Will WD-40 Remove rust from clothes?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/how2removestains.com\/how-to-remove-old-rust-stains-from-clothes\/#Will_Coca_Cola_get_rid_of_rust_from_fabric\" title=\"Will Coca Cola get rid of rust from fabric?\">Will Coca Cola get rid of rust from fabric?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/how2removestains.com\/how-to-remove-old-rust-stains-from-clothes\/#Can_baking_soda_remove_rust_from_clothes\" title=\"Can baking soda remove rust from clothes?\">Can baking soda remove rust from clothes?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/how2removestains.com\/how-to-remove-old-rust-stains-from-clothes\/#The_Bottom_Line\" title=\"The Bottom Line\">The Bottom Line<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Get_rid_of_rust_from_your_favorite_jeans_and_shirts\"><\/span>Get rid of rust from your favorite jeans and shirts<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Rust stains are tedious to manage and time-consuming to remove from your favorite clothes. However, you do not have to sacrifice the integrity of your favorite clothes because of these stains. They are savable! Here is how to remove old rust stains from clothes to help you save your favorite outfits from the recycling bin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><a href=\"https:\/\/how2removestains.com\/how-to-remove-rust-stains-from-concrete-with-vinegar\/\">The way to remove rust from concrete<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/how2removestains.com\/how-to-remove-rust-stains-from-marble\/\">The way to remove rust from marble<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/how2removestains.com\/how-to-remove-rust-stains-from-toilet-bowls\/\">The way to remove rust from your toilet<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Removing_old_rust_stains_using_lemon\"><\/span>Removing old rust stains using lemon<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Only use this stain-removing approach on white clothing, as lemon can fade colored clothes. Lemon is a very effective home remedy for white clothes stained with rust, so follow along.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol type=\"1\"><li>To start, put pressure on the lemon to release its juices. You can do this by pressing the lemon with just enough force, and then rolling it over any hard surface.<\/li><li>Cut the lemon into halves and start rubbing it on the stained area.<\/li><li>From time to time, squeeze the lemon to extract its juice and to soak the area of the rust stain.<\/li><li>When the stain starts fading, hang the garment in direct sunlight until the stain disappears completely.<\/li><li>The time needed for this remedy varies depending on the stain. It usually takes longer for dark stains.<\/li><li>Routinely check the garment for an hour or two to avoid over-bleaching, given the bleaching power of lemon and sunlight, in combination.<\/li><li>Once the stain is completely gone, rinse the area and allow it to air dry.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Video_Removing_rust_stains_from_white_clothes_using_lemon\"><\/span>Video: Removing rust stains from white clothes using lemon<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Removing rust stains from white clothes using lemon\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/B_OL3jZqnZY?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"A_white_vinegar_and_salt_combination\"><\/span>A white vinegar and salt combination<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The action of acetic acid in distilled white vinegar helps preserve clothes\u2019 brighter and sharper colors. We can use this remedy regardless of the color of the stained fabric and whether the rust stain is new or old.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol type=\"1\"><li>First, dampen a cotton ball with white vinegar.<\/li><li>Rub the wet cotton ball onto the rust-stained area.<\/li><li>After rubbing the stained area, thinly cover the stain using an adequate amount of salt.<\/li><li>With the help of your fingers, rub the area concentrated with salt and vinegar.<\/li><li>Then, hang the garment in an area with direct exposure to sunlight.<\/li><li>If there is no sunlight available, you can just let it dry as it is.<\/li><li>Finally, wash the garment using clean water and let it air dry.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"A_garden_solution_to_get_rid_of_large_rust_stains_-_rhubarb\"><\/span>A garden solution to get rid of large rust stains &#8211; rhubarb<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If there are many rust stains or it\u2019s a larger size than usual, you could use a more environmentally-inclined stain removal method. Surprisingly rhubarb from your own vegetable garden is an efficient way to deal with rust stains.&nbsp; using the rhubarb vegetable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol type=\"1\"><li>Find a pot large enough to soak the stained garment in a sufficient amount of water<\/li><li>Get rhubarb stalks from your home garden or buy one at your local supermarket.<\/li><li>Fill the pot halfway with water and add the rhubarb stalks.<\/li><li>Bring it to a boil.<\/li><li>After the water boils, allow the rhubarb stalks to cook for 20 more minutes before removing them from the water.<\/li><li>Soak the stained garment in the rhubarb water.<\/li><li>Let the fabric soak the rhubarb water for at least 10 minutes.<\/li><li>When the rust stain is no longer visible, remove the soaked clothing from the pot.<\/li><li>Let it cool and wash it as usual<\/li><li>Let it air dry.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"An_instant_remedy_to_remove_old_rust_stains\"><\/span>An instant remedy to remove old rust stains<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you don\u2019t have time to follow the natural remedies, you can usually remove old rust stains by using conventional rust removers. You can find these instant solutions in the laundry or automotive section of some stores. Simply follow the instructions provided by the manufacturers regarding its usage. Here is a quick guide on how to remove old rust stains using this instant remedy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol type=\"1\"><li>Apply the rust remover to stained areas.<\/li><li>Leave the fabric to soak in the chemical for at least 5 minutes.<\/li><li>After it is completely absorbed, cleanse it with water and wash it the same way usual.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>This convenient and efficient solution is definitely a game changer, even though it may not be as fun and rubbing a lemon on your clothes and hanging it in the sun.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Common_Questions_About_Rust_Stains\"><\/span>Common Questions About Rust Stains<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Will_bleach_remove_rust_stains_on_clothing\"><\/span>Will bleach remove rust stains on clothing?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>No, the use of chlorine bleach is not the cleaning solvent of choice for the removal of rust. In fact, it\u2019s the worst option to consider when dealing with this kind of stain. This is because chlorine bleach can make the rust stains permanent, ruining your clothes for good.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Will_hydrogen_peroxide_remove_rust_stains_on_clothes\"><\/span>Will hydrogen peroxide remove rust stains on clothes?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Hydrogen peroxide alone cannot remove rust stains on clothes, but it does remove rust from hard surfaces. It needs to be combined it with other raw ingredients in order to help rust-stained clothes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To make a rust-stain remover, just mix one teaspoon cream of tartar and baking soda with just enough hydrogen peroxide to make a stain remover paste. The paste is then applied over the stained area, rinsed with lukewarm water, and finally washed away.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_causes_rust_stains_on_clothes\"><\/span>What causes rust stains on clothes?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Rust stains can end up on clothes due to coming into contact with rusty objects such as old tools. It can also be caused by the passage of water in iron pipes, which may accidentally stain the laundry with rust when iron deposits break loose.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Will_WD-40_Remove_rust_from_clothes\"><\/span>Will WD-40 Remove rust from clothes?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You might think that WD-40 is a get way to remove rust from your clothes since it works really well on metallic objects. We advise that you use something else than WD-40 to get rid of the rust stains on fabric though. Lemon or vinegar works a lot better.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Will_Coca_Cola_get_rid_of_rust_from_fabric\"><\/span>Will Coca Cola get rid of rust from fabric?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Cola is really great at getting rid of a lot of stuff, and why many people often use it as a stain remover. Sometimes Coca Cola is a little bit too aggressive in getting rid of stuff and will remove more than the stain. So when you want to remove rust from fabric, use one of the many other possibilities. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_baking_soda_remove_rust_from_clothes\"><\/span>Can baking soda remove rust from clothes?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Baking soda is a proven way of removing rust from many objects, and it works on clothes too. Use half a bucket of water together with a tablesoon of baking soda. This paste should help you get rid of the rust. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Bottom_Line\"><\/span>The Bottom Line<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>When doing the laundry, you should check your clothing for rust stains if you\u2019ve been exposed to rust. It\u2019s best to not overlook such stains because early detection is always the key to better management. If you have the time to deal with it naturally, go for it. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Otherwise, get your hands on some rust remover.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/how2removestains.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/how-to-remove-old-rust-stains-from-clothes-1-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"how to remove old rust stains from clothes\" class=\"wp-image-1183\" srcset=\"https:\/\/how2removestains.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/how-to-remove-old-rust-stains-from-clothes-1-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/how2removestains.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/how-to-remove-old-rust-stains-from-clothes-1-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/how2removestains.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/how-to-remove-old-rust-stains-from-clothes-1-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/how2removestains.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/how-to-remove-old-rust-stains-from-clothes-1.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>When you end up with rust stains on your clothes there are a few natural methods for getting rid of them. 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