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News India Live, Digital Desk: Remove Rust Stain: You will have that beautiful, shining white T-shirt in your wardrobe, which you like very much. But just think, if you have a bad stain of iron war while ironing it? Or do some rusty buttons or cheese marks while washing? The rust stain on the white cloth seems to be the worst, because it is stubborn and does not usually take the name of leaving. Often people consider such stained T-shirt as ‘useless’, or spend money on laundry.
But, there is no need to do this now! You will be surprised to know that there are some such common things in your house, which you can disappear without harming the cloth, even the most stubborn stains of war! These 4 magical methods are so easy and effective that your white T-shirt will shine again and you will not spend a single penny.
4 ‘magical’ ways to remove rust stain from white T-shirt: Learn the whole secret!
All these methods focus on removing stains without damaging the texture of the fabric.
1. Lemon juice and salt: ‘Unique’ magic of sunlight!
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How to do: Squeeze a little lemon juice on the rusty stain. Now sprinkle some salt on it. Soak the stain well with this mixture.
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The most important step: Now dry this T-shirt directly in the sun. UV rays in the sun help in breaking the stain and the stain is removed from the activity of lemon-salt. When dried, wash it with cold water. Repeat if necessary.
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Why works: Lemon contains citric acid that helps in breaking rust (iron oxide), and salt acts as a mild abressive agent.
2. White Vinegar and Salt: Kitchen’s ‘Fastest’ weapon!
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How to do: Make a paste by mixing white vinegar and a little salt in a small bowl. Apply this paste on the rust stain well and leave it for 30-60 minutes.
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After that: Now rub slowly with an old toothbrush (with light hands, do not torn the cloth!). Wash thoroughly with cold water and then wash normal.
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Why works: The acetic acid present in vinegar is effective in loosening and removing the rust, while the salt works as a scrubbing agent.
3. Deeter or laundry powder and lemon juice: ‘Best Friend’ of white clothes!
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How to do: Apply a little liquid detergent or wet laundry powder on the rust stain. Add some lemon juice on top.
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What to do then: Soak it for a few minutes, then slowly rub it with hands or soft brushes. Wash thoroughly with lukewarm water.
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Why works: Detergent and lemon combo provides a strong cleaning action, which helps to dissolve the particles of rust.
4. Amazing of Potato and salt: Natural Bleach!
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How to do: Cut a raw potato in half. Sprinkle a little salt on the chopped surface.
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And now? Rub this salt potato on the rust stain. Oxalic acid and salt present in potatoes help to remove stains.
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Why works: Potatoes contain oxalic acid that has the ability to break some stains, and salt provides abressive properties.
Take care:
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Always test first on a small, hidden part of the fabric, so that the color is not spoiled.
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Never use bleach (chlorine bleach), as it can make the rust stain more sure.
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If the stain is large or too old, you may have to repeat the process.
With these magical ways, now your favorite white T-shirt will shine again like new, and no money will be spent! So next time, whenever you see a stain of war, do not panic, just try these tips!
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