What an inexpensive method of removing rust stains from linen items?

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  • Janet Pizaro Janet Pizaro on Jul 25, 2017

    Try a mixture of white vinegar and baking soda into a paste,cream of tartar and lemon into a paste.

  • Ibz1492 Ibz1492 on Jul 25, 2017

    Squeeze fresh lemon juice on the stain... put in direct sun.... Be careful if you have a coloured fabric.... Repeat if necessary... Works for us always

  • Millie 3739 Millie 3739 on Jul 25, 2017

    I buy and sell vintage linens. I buy the liquid rust remover (at hardware store) and put a little on the rust stains. But if the stain is all the way through the fabric do not use the rust remover...it will remove the stain but will leave a hole in fabric.

  • Mimi22 Mimi22 on Jul 26, 2017

    I keep a bottle of Whink in the back of the laundry cupboard. A few drops on a dampened stain and it will disappear before your eyes. Launder as usual. I have never used it on linen, so try it on a hidden spot before you go gung-ho. Be careful with it, as it is dangerous to counter tops etc. I put the item over a glass bowl or large measuring cup, spray it with water to dampen and then put a drop or two of Whink on it. I found this product at Wal-mart in the laundry section, but our store doesn't carry it all the time.

  • Hillela G. Hillela G. on Jul 26, 2017

    Vinegar an baking soda are the magnificent duo that will help!

  • Nancy Earnest Nancy Earnest on Jul 26, 2017

    I use iron out. Works very well

  • Glenna Glenna on Jul 26, 2017

    Lemon juice & salt in sunlight