How To Remove Rust Stains From Clothes?
In the day and age that we live in, it is very difficult to find a person who is not in love with the clothes they wear. Today, clothes are some of the most prized possessions for almost everyone. Whether it is an expensive suit designed for business meetings or a casual athleisure used to relax in the house, getting one’s clothes dirty is never acceptable by the current generation.
However, if you are into trying new DIY tricks around the house and love gardening, you must be prone to getting your clothes stained. While it certainly is an unpleasant feeling, there is hardly anything you can do about it if you spend a good amount of time around contaminants. Activities like gardening and tending to your backyard often lead to rust stains from tools getting on your clothes. No matter how careful you are, you are likely to get your clothes stained at least once every month. While some stains can be removed with a simple wash, the more notorious ones are extremely difficult to get rid of.
However, if you do face these issues on a regular basis, you can get rid of the most notorious rust stains from your clothes using WD-40. A single can of WD-40 Multi-Purpose Product would help you clean your clothes and remove all unwanted rust stains from the material.
Here is a simple guide to help you remove rust stains from your clothes:
Things you will need
Cold Water
Toothbrush
Salt
Drying Rack
Step 1
Select An Ideal Rust Remover For Your Clothes
Interestingly, different fabrics react to different ingredients that act as rust removers. It is advisable to start the cleaning process by choosing the ideal natural rust remover for the fabric of your clothes. For example, if you need to remove rust stains from a white t-shirt, lemon juice is the best option. However, the same cannot be used for colored clothes due to the bleaching property of lemon juice. When it comes to older stains on colored clothes, vinegar works well as a rust remover.
However, if you are willing to go for a rust remover that works well with all types of fabrics and stains of all intensities, you should certainly opt for WD-40 Multi-Purpose Product. The liquid can also be used for removing notorious rust stains from garments like jacquard and jeans. If you are not completely sure about the liquid, you can always test it on a small patch of cloth before using it on your prized possessions!
Step 2
Apply The Rust Remove
Once you have selected an ideal rust remover for your clothes, you can go ahead with applying the chosen rust remover. Irrespective of the liquid you use for removing the stains, make sure that you dampen the affected area of your cloth before applying the remover on the material. If you are willing to clean your clothes using lemon juice, you can soak the affected area in lemon juice, sprinkle some salt on it, and gently rub the stained portion with your fingers or a toothbrush.
If the stains are very difficult to remove and you have chosen WD-40 as your rust remover, all you need to do is spray some liquid on the stained area and see it work its magic. The liquid in WD-40 would get mixed with the stain and make it easier for you to get rid of the same.
Step 3
Let Your Clothes Dry In The Sun
Once you have applied the rust remover on your clothes, you need to blot the fabric and let it dry in the sun for a few minutes. This time depends on the intensity of the stain and the stain remover used. In the case of WD-40, it is advisable to let your clothes sit in the sun for around 10 minutes. During this time, the sunlight would help you dim the stains and the rust remover would blend with the stains for removing them. However, always make sure that you do not let your clothes dry for too long before washing them one last time.
Step 4
Wash Your Clothes With Cold Water
Finally, once you are done blotting your clothes and drying them in the sun, you need to wash them using cold water. This would be the final nail in the stain’s coffin, giving you neat and tidy clothes! However, it is important to check if the stain has vanished completely. If you are not able to see the stain anymore, you can proceed with washing the clothes in a machine. If the stain prevails, you need to repeat the 2nd and 3rd steps until the stain is not visible anymore. This can occur most commonly in the case of older rust stains that have been ignored for a longer period of time.
However, if you use WD-40 Multi-Purpose Product as your rust remover, you are less likely to spray it multiple times on your clothes before the stains are removed. The liquid is potent enough to remove all unwanted stains and impurities from your clothes in a simple and effective manner. Moreover, multiple sprays of WD-40 on your clothes can end up affecting the quality of the fabric.
Final Word
These were the simple steps involved in removing rust stains from your clothes. The next time you see a notorious stain on your clothes, no need to panic. All you need to do is get yourself a can of WD-40 Multi-Purpose Product and spray it on the affected area (s) to make them spotless. Without affecting the quality of your fabric, WD-40 helps you restore the look and feel of your clothes.
This is also an economical way of cleaning your clothes as a single unit can be used for a longer period of time. Moreover, as the name suggests, the Multi-Purpose Product is capable of fulfilling multiple household needs, right from removing rust from your vehicles to getting rid of stains from the tiles in your house.
Disclaimer
The uses shown and described for WD-40 Multi-Use Product were provided to WD-40 Company by the users themselves. These uses haven’t been tested by WD-40 Company and do not constitute a recommendation of suggestion for use by WD-40 Company. Common sense should be exercised whenever using WD-40 Company products. Always follow the instructions and take heed of any warnings printed on the packaging.
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