Rust marks

tbsouth2004

Not sure if this is the right place for this can someone advise how to get rid of small rust like marks on a white polo t shirt I think they came from the back of the radiator. Thanks.

Uniscots97

a good squirt of star drops then pop it back in the wash, that usually works for me

allydowd

"One of the best solutions for rust stains on clothing is lemon juice (citric acid) or the stronger white vinegar (acetic acid). Both of these are mild acids which will help dissolve the iron oxide compound. Place some absorbent white paper towels beneath the stain to act as a blotter, then cut a lemon in half and soak the stain with fresh lemon juice (alternatively, bottled lemon juice will also work). Leave the garment (with the paper towel blotter still beneath the stain) out in the sun to dry and the rust stain should gradually disappear. Wash according to the usual instructions.


You can also launder the stained clothing with commercial rust removers - these will also contain acids, usually oxalic or hydrofluoric acid - which will combine with the iron and loosen it from the fabric, then hold it in suspension in the water. However, these are often only designed for use on white or colourfast fabrics Be very careful, also, as these acids are highly poisonous."

From www.stainexpert.co.uk