This thread is for people that stain their clothes and need help getting them out! People can post what kind of products, stain removers or home remedies that they use.

I always get the craziest stains on my shirt, and I could use some tips.

Here's my current dilema:

Right now I'm working on a white shirt that has this lace up piece in the bust. Unfortunatly the rings where it goes through have rusted b/c I had a stain on the shirt and I soaked it in water and forgot about it. The stain came out, but now I have small RUST stains!!

I've only worn this shirt once, so I would like to revive it if possible. Does anyone have any ideas?

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ok i have the same problem as you, I have a top with that gets rusty stains every time I wash it

I actually bought a special rust stains remover from back at home (which unforunately finished a while ago), it works miracles

is the shirt white? maybe bleach would help
otherwise do look around for specific stain removers

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Originally posted by FunkyGroove ok i have the same problem as you, I have a top with that gets rusty stains every time I wash it I actually bought a special rust stains remover from back at home (which unforunately finished a while ago), it works miracles is the shirt white? maybe bleach would help otherwise do look around for specific stain removers

It is a white shirt and I have a bleach pen. But I used the bleach pen on another white shirt and it turned the spots a different colour white!

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Rust Stains: Make a damp paste of lemon juice and salt. Thoroughly dab the paste on rust spot then place the clothing in the sunlight until the paste is dry the wash as usual.

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Originally posted by SuperJimbo You are not a unique and beautiful snowflake, no matter how many guestlists you put yourself on.

Tide-to-go...

I've heard it works, but I have never tried it.

edit - nevermind, just read that you trid a bleach pen.

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Wow the possibilities are endless on this one.

Too much Bukkake?

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Originally posted by MKpacha Rust Stains: Make a damp paste of lemon juice and salt. Thoroughly dab the paste on rust spot then place the clothing in the sunlight until the paste is dry the wash as usual.

MK I love you. I'll try it tonight.

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Originally posted by TJB Tide-to-go... I've heard it works, but I have never tried it.

Tide-to-go doesn't work on this. But you're right it does work on most stains...food and such. I've tried it a bunch of times and this is the only time it failed.

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Originally posted by *~LiSa-LoO~* MK I love you. I'll try it tonight. Tide-to-go doesn't work on this. But you're right it does work on most stains...food and such. I've tried it a bunch of times and this is the only time it failed.

note: you may want to clear nail polish the rings for the lacing as they are rusting because of you washing..... this may seal it in...

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Originally posted by SuperJimbo You are not a unique and beautiful snowflake, no matter how many guestlists you put yourself on.

I dont know about rust stains, but I swear by using dish detergent for any grease/fat based stains. I once spilled coffee on one of my favourite jacket/shirts and thought it was doomed until one of my coworkers told me to wash it in dish detergent. Worked like a charm. Also, Vinegar might work. I had a bad run-in @ work with a big container of grenadine. Soaked it in vinegar, then washed it - also in dish detergent actually....and got it good as new again.

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Originally posted by MKpacha note: you may want to clear nail polish the rings for the lacing as they are rusting because of you washing..... this may seal it in...

clear nail polish also works on belly button rings, the ones with gems or whatevers in them, seals them in also. I use it on all of mine

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Chemically, acids are the preferred way to remove rust stains. Believe it or not lemon juice (citric acid), or the "stronger" white vinegar (acetic acid) are mild ACIDS which may resolve the problem. In the corner of an affected area, I would test both acids to determine which one is most effective. Apply the acid with the clean sponge side of a white, nylon scrub pad backed sponge (available at supermarkets). Agitate with the scrub pad side. Rust stains are the result of oxidation. Rinse thoroughly afterwards and blot dry.

Another method on clothes is to try a waterless hand cleaner like Goop or DL. Just work it into the spot, then wash it. Test an inconspicuous spot first to make sure it doesn't fade the fabric. A member who had rust stains on a pair of white pants cleaned them using hand cleaner and a nail brush.

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Originally posted by SuperJimbo You are not a unique and beautiful snowflake, no matter how many guestlists you put yourself on.