How can I remove rust stains from clothing?

Question

My old washing machine seems to be giving some of my clothes rust stains. I've tried to remove them with bleach (for whites), detergent, and stain removers with no luck. Short of buying a new machine, is there anything I can do?

Answer 1

First, find where the paint has chipped off of the washing machine drum. At the home improvement stores, look for Appliance Touch Up Paint in the color of your washer and dab the paint over the area that is chipped. This will stop the rust from transferring to your clothing when you run a load.

Then, in the grocery or discount store on the laundry/cleaning aisle, look for a product call Wink. It will remove the rust without damaging the fabric.

Answer 2

Go to a hardware store and get a product called "rust out"(or some other product which is to remove hard water stains) and follow the directions, see if that doesn't whiten things up again. After that, use calgon water softener in your wash to prevent the dinginess. It sounds to me like you have hard water stains.I kinda doubt that your washing machine is causing the problem, so before buying a new washer where you may have the same problem, invest in something less expensive just to be sure.

Answer 3

Things You’ll Need: large glass or stainless steel bowl bottled lemon juice salt access to sunlight green grass (optional) Step1Fill bowl half-full of lemon juice; add 1/2 cup salt and stir to dissolve. Step2Wet and wring out fabric to be treated. Step3Immerse fabric in salt/lemon juice mixture. Squeeze out moisture gently, just enough to prevent dripping on the floor. Step4Shake fabric loose, hang in full sunlight on wooden or plastic hanger, or lay fabric on a sheet on the grass. Step5When fabric dries, wet again with water, lemon juice and salt (fabric will be stiff).

Answer 4

I use Melaleuca products, it works really well. My husband is a mechanic and it even gets the gear oil smell (worse than cat pee) out!

Answer 5

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