do you know any home remedies for rust removal that i could do?
Have you been working in your yard, on your boat, or around your house, minding your own business when suddenly a rusty nail comes out of nowhere and leaves a stain on your new white shirt? I’ve been there, and getting rust stains out of cotton and other fabrics is an exercise in patience. So I did some research on the subject and here’s what I found out: Removing Rust Stains from Fabric Cleaning rust out of fabric is most often done with a type of acid, usually because rust (oxidizing metal) becomes water soluable when acid is applied to it. But before you clean anything with an acid, it’s a good idea to test it on an inconspicuous piece of the clothing first–just in case it starts burning a hole in your favorite shirt. That being said, here are some of the typical acids and treatments that are used to take rust stains out of fabrics. Citric Acid, an acid found in fruit, is a mild and effective rust removing agent. Don’t just run out to the store and buy a bunch of oranges though. Yo