How to Clean Rust Stains
Stains are bad for everything, they make some of our best cloths and carpets look tardy. You do not want to have them on any of your belongings. The issue is even worse if the stains are that of rust. Rust stains are some of the hardest stains to get rid of and one must avoid them as much as possible. These stains not only make the surface look bad but sometimes also cause a bad odour.
Although one must take great care in avoiding such issues, in case you do get rust stains anywhere, a few simple tips can work for their removal that can be done easily by anyone with everyday ingredients sitting at home. These home based remedies have been tried and tested for centuries and have been successful.
Instructions
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Avoid Chlorine Bleach
Try to clean of as much rust as possible from the surface that has rust on it. Make sure that you do not use chlorine based bleaches as they often make things worse. In case chlorine bleach is used, it is expected to cause discoloration to the spot where the stain is.
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Liquid Soap and Water
The best way to go for gentle rust stains is to get some liquid dish washing soap, preferably around half a tea spoon and mix it with a cup of warm water. Soak the stained area with the solution and let it sit for around five minutes. Afterwards, dab the spot with a paper towel or a plain white cloth. Do not rub it as the stain can get worse with that and the surface of certain cloths can get damaged.
Afterwards, rinse the stained area with cold water to rid of all the rust. Make sure that the rinsing is thorough as otherwise some of the solution may be left in the cloth or carpet.
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Lemon Juice and Salt
You can also use the lemon juice and salt method. Pour plenty of lemon juice on the surface where the rust stain is. Make sure that it is soaked. Afterwards, put some salt on it and let the two sit on place for a fair bit of time. You may add some more juice with time to avoid it from becoming dry.
Afterwards, preferably 24 hours later, dab the area with a soft cloth. Wash the area with cold water. If the stains are not completely removed, repeat the process once again and the surface should be all cleaned up without damaging the surface.
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