Most people discard objects having rust stains on them, thinking that they are of no use anymore. This is far from the truth. Rust stains are removable. No matter which object they affect it is possible to get rid of them.
If rust stains have spoilt your clothes there are a few ways to fight it back. Put many paper layers on the area stained with rust. Dip it in concentrated lemon juice and hang the cloth in a way that sunlight directly falls on to it. Let it dry completely. Now wash it in your usual manner. You will find that the rust stain has vanished from your clothes.
Another way to remove the rust stain is to take some cream of tartar and mix it with water and wash the cloth with it. This will remove the stain up to a great level but will require a usual wash too.
There are a few products dedicated to rust stain removal that are available in the market. One thing is to be kept in mind is to follow the instructions carefully to avoid any harm to the cloth material or color.
If rust stains affect your cooking utensils you may follow the below mentioned ways of getting rid of it.
Dip the affected container in a solution of water, lemon juice and white vinegar overnight and scrub the next day for great results. In case the stain still doesn’t get completely removed make the solution stronger and again dip the container for about ten more hours. Scrub again and see the stain vanish from your utensil.
Removal of rust stain is possible with an acid based product. Acid is strong enough to fight out the stubborn stains. Oxalic acid may be used too for stain removal. This must be handled very carefully, should be keep away from pets and young children. You must be wearing apron and rubber gloves in hands to avoid any mishap while handling this acid. Hydrofluoric acid is also strong enough.
Rhubarb is also considered to be very useful in rust stain removal. You may also choose to soak a cloth in water and then add ZUD to remove the stain from the affected area.
It is also believed that cola mixed with salt can also remove rust stains. If you do not want to complicate the procedure, a lemon can be squeezed on the affected area and drop one table spoonful of salt on to it and scrub to get rid of that rust stain. However there are a few don’ts too. Chlorine bleach must never be used on a rust stain.
It is indeed a little difficult to get rid of the stains of this orange red chemical developed by an iron coming in contact with water and oxygen and getting corroded. If correct measures are adopted for rust stain removal, the process becomes easier and a lot of money can be saved.
