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Removing Rust Stains

katiepops_2
katiepops_2 Posts: 359 Forumite
in Old style MoneySaving
Does anyone have a foolproof method for removing rust stains from cotton fabric? My favourite white shirt has a couple of rust stains (don't ask) and I would desperately like to wear it at the weekend, minus the rust!

I know I could go and buy a Stain Devil removal thingy, but are there any alternatives?

Cheers.

Kate

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  • squeaky
    squeaky Posts: 14,129 Forumite
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    A mix of vinegar with a little lemon juice can often remove light stains.

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  • moggins
    moggins Posts: 5,190 Forumite
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    I know it's not very old style but I keep a supply of Ace Bleach in for things like this, it lasts forever as you only use a tiny bit every time and the last time I bought it there was a BOGOF on too :D

    With a white shirt though you could try lemon juice and hanging it out in the sunlight.
    Organised people are just too lazy to look for things

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  • Curry_Queen
    Curry_Queen Posts: 5,589 Forumite
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    Moggins, would you mind terribly having a look on the Ace bottle and tell me the ingredients please? I used to buy it ages ago but I've a feeling it's exactly the same as Milton sterilising fluid and if so, I have a bottle of that in. Both are a form of bleach anyhow, just different strengths and ingredients.

    Cheers :)
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  • moggins
    moggins Posts: 5,190 Forumite
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    CQ I've had a look and it doesn't really say - 5 - 15% Ionic Surfactantsm Oxygen based bleaching.

    It does say further up that it contains hydrogen peroxide.

    Not much help really :(
    Organised people are just too lazy to look for things

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