Proven ways to remove rust from clothes at home

foto21106-1With prolonged contact of metal with damp clothing, rusty marks often remain on it. It is not always possible to wash them with soap or ordinary washing powder.

To remove unsightly stains, it is recommended to use active home remedies or special liquids from the category of household chemicals.

When choosing a cleaner and carrying out the procedure, it is important to consider the quality of the fabric and additional recommendations for the use of anti-rust.

In this article we will tell you how and how to remove rust from clothes at home.

How can you remove stains with folk remedies?

Home cleansing methods are considered simple, effective, and affordable.... Most often, in practice, they use products that have a universal effect and help get rid of rust not only on fabrics, but also on other surfaces.

If the product is used for the first time, you should first test it on the edge of the product from the wrong side. This rule also applies to finished chemicals.

Lemon acid

foto21106-2The product has good whitening properties, but it must be used with caution on delicate fabrics.

A solution is prepared from the product by adding crystalline powder (40 g) to hot water (1 glass)... The ingredients are mixed in an enamel, glass or ceramic container.

The reagent is applied to the stain or a part of the product is immersed in it. The exposure time is 5-10 minutes.

The analogue of the solution can be diluted lemon juice... To prepare the active composition, squeeze the juice from the lemon and dilute it with two parts of water. Keep on the fabric for 30-40 minutes.

Read about the use of citric acid against rust here.

How to remove with glycerin?

The product is not aggressive, therefore it can be used on dyed fabrics.

To prepare anti-rust, it is necessary to combine glycerin, water and chalk powder. The components are mixed until a homogeneous substance is obtained.

Apply the mixture to a rusty spot, keep it for a day... Rub the fabric with your hands lightly if necessary.

The second recipe for glycerin includes ammonia and water. The ingredients are mixed in equal volumes.Then apply a liquid reagent to rusty stains and wait an hour. According to the third recipe, glycerin and dish detergent are used, which are mixed in equal parts. The emulsion is kept on the spot for 8 hours.

Vinegar

foto21106-3This tool is often used to restore the color of clothing. It is also effective in removing rust.

The working solution is prepared from 5 liters of water and half a glass of table vinegar... The product is soaked in vinegar water and left for 10-12 hours.

In some cases, a complex solution is used, consisting of two acids: acetic and citric. The product is applied to the stain and left for 1-2 hours. You can put a white thing in the open sun.

Read about the use of vinegar against rust here.

How to remove with oxalic acid?

The action of this organic acid is similar to vinegar and lemon juice. It must be diluted with water before use.

Take a teaspoon of acid for one glass of hot solvent... Water the stain with the solution and hold for a quarter of an hour. Then sprinkle the area with soda and wait for another 5 minutes. If the quality of the fabric permits, the area to be treated can be rubbed lightly with your hands.

The second recipe includes two acids at the same time: oxalic and acetic. They are added a teaspoon each to a glass of heated water. The solution is treated with the matter and kept for 3-4 hours.

After that, the fabric is moistened with diluted ammonia (3 tablespoons per liter of water).

Toothpaste

foto21106-4The sanitizer has a mild cleansing effect but helps to remove fresh rusty marks.

The stained area is covered with a thick layer of toothpaste and kept for 40-50 minutes... Then use a spatula to remove the remains of the cleaner and wash the product.

The type of toothpaste in this case is not of fundamental importance.

How to get rid of traces using special formulations?

The household chemicals market offers a variety of stain removers and bleaches that can help remove rust stains. For cleaning clothes, it is recommended to use liquids and gels that are specially formulated for fabrics.

The line of the most popular and effective products includes:

  • Dr. Beckmann Expert,
  • Rust Remover,
  • Cleaner Trekko.

Dr. Beckmann Expert

Gel-like product from a German manufacturer. The formula is missing:

  • phosphates,
  • chlorine,
  • fragrances.

A special product in this series is designed to combat stubborn rust stains and deodorant marks. Suitable for:

  • colored and white linen,
  • skin,
  • carpets.
According to the instructions, the stained area is moistened with liquid, left for one hour. During soaking, the fabric must not be allowed to dry, therefore, if necessary, a new portion of the product is applied to the stain.

If the contamination is particularly severe, the exposure time is slightly increased. After processing, wash in a standard way. The cost of one bottle averages 190 rubles.

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Rust remover

Means for express cleaning of fabrics and hard surfaces from:

  • traces of rust,
  • blood,
  • potassium permanganate.

It contains oxalic acid. Used to reduce the color intensity of very stubborn stains. To remove dirt, Rust Remover is applied to a napkin and used to blot the stain without rubbing the fabric. Hold for 5-10 minutes. After the rust has disappeared, the thing is washed.

The tool is applicable for:

  • cotton,
  • flax,
  • viscose.

Not recommended for:

  • wool,
  • acrylic,
  • polyamide,
  • polyester.

The price of a 200 ml bottle is 330-340 rubles.

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Cleaner

Biodegradable hypoallergenic spray of the Russian brand Trekko. Belongs to the category of universal. A distinctive feature is the presence of a strong odor.

Created for:

  • white,
  • black,
  • colored items made of cotton, synthetics.

There is no chlorine in the composition, but there are APAS and non-surfactants. The manufacturer does not recommend using Cleaner for cleaning leather products. Before use, the bottle is shaken and sprayed onto the spot from a distance of 15-20 cm. It is kept for a maximum of 3-5 minutes. A 370 ml bottle is sold for 630-650 rubles.

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Features of removal from various tissues

Removing traces of corrosion from the fabric must be carried out not only taking into account the degree of contamination, but also taking into account the quality and color of the fabric. In order not to damage the structure of the fibers and maintain the shade, you should choose the right cleaner:

  1. Black fabrics... The presence of dark pigment requires the careful use of potent agents. Such things are treated with glycerin compounds, toothpaste, diluted with vinegar. The use of bleach and strong acids is unacceptable.
  2. Colored products... Clothing with a pattern belongs to the "complex" group. Many bleaches can deteriorate the color, so choose only those products that are delicate. Recipes with vinegar, glycerin, toothpaste are suitable for colored. Colored things cannot be left to the sun and treated with whiteness.
  3. White linen... If the light-colored fabric is of natural origin (cotton, linen, viscose), then chlorine-containing or acidic bleaches may be used to clean it. Citric and oxalic acids are allowed from home remedies.
  4. Jeans. The dense fabric of which jeans are sewn is difficult to clean. To remove rusty marks, agents with good penetrating ability are used. Vinegar, citric acid, household chemicals are suitable.
  5. Synthetics. Thin fabrics made from artificial fibers are sensitive to strong reagents. It is recommended to clean them with universal liquids or mixtures based on glycerin, vinegar, citric acid.
  6. Cotton, linen... Natural fabrics are resistant to organic acids (citric, oxalic, acetic). Household chemicals designed for these fabrics are also suitable.
  7. Silk, satin... Delicate fabrics do not tolerate aggressive substances and strong mechanical stress in the form of friction. To clean them, use neutral mild compounds.

Delicate fabrics are especially sensitive to many chemicals, so take the expensive item to a dry cleaner.

How to wash after?

foto21106-8After using any product, the item must be sent to the wash.... Traces of the reagent, the products of a chemical reaction, remain between the fibers of the fabric. This explains the need for a final wash.

After the cleaner has removed metal oxides from the fibers, rinse the soaked area of ​​the product with water. After that, the thing is sent to the wash.

The mode and temperature are chosen based on the quality of the matter:

  1. Cotton, linen, denim fabrics are washed at a temperature of 30-40 degrees. Standard spinning is used for them.
  2. When washing clothes made of synthetics, silks, wool set a delicate mode with centrifugation at low speeds.

Advice

Despite the fact that each product called "anti-rust" has its own instructions for use, there are general rules for cleaning.

In order to keep the presentable look of things as long as possible, it is recommended:

  1. Remove rust from fabric as soon as it appears, as old stains are difficult to process.
  2. Do not wet the stain before applying the product. Water only promotes the spread of rust through the fibers.
  3. In order not to harm the product, you must read the information on caring for it on the tag that is sewn into the seam.
  4. After applying the product, the stained area is rubbed in the direction from the border of the spot to the center, trying not to create streaks.
  5. When using aggressive formulations with a pungent odor, it is necessary to wear gloves and clean with an open window.
  6. To prevent the appearance of orange stains, it is undesirable to dry things on metal surfaces.

You will find a lot of useful information about rust removal in given section of the site.

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Conclusion

At home, it is possible to remove rust from clothes with the help of folk remedies.To enhance the effect, they are combined, be sure to observe the processing time. Special household cleaning products also give good results. To maintain the quality of the garment, it is important to consider its color and composition.

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