How Do You Clean Rust Stains From Clothes?
Before the days of high-powered commercial stain fighters, laundry mavens would use all sorts of unusual home remedies to eliminate tough stains. For certain types of stains, rust included, the old home remedies often work better than the toughest detergents you can buy off the shelf. The next time you get rust ground into your favorite jeans, give this technique a try and see for yourself. Cut all five rhubarb stalks into small chunks. Put the chunks in the cooking pot. Add one cup of water to the cooking pot. Bring the pot to a full boil on the stove. While the water is coming to a boil, put a large bowl in the kitchen sink. Spread the stained garment out in the sink so that the stain is face up over the center of the bowl. After the rhubarb has boiled for a few minutes, poke at a piece with your kitchen knife. If it feels hard, let it continue to boil. If it feels soft, move on to the next step. When the rhubarb is soft, turn off the heat on the stove. Bring the pot to the sink and