How to wash rust off clothes

If iron is exposed to humid air for a long time, it will easily grow rust. Rust is a special substance produced by iron products. No matter where rust gets, it is very difficult to clean off. Even if it gets on your hands, it will take a long time for the rust to disappear on its own. There is usually a lot of rust on the railings or pots in our homes. So if the rust gets on your clothes accidentally, how can you wash it off?

What is rust?

Ferrous oxide is the main component of rust. The main cause of rust is that iron metal reacts with moisture and oxygen in the environment in the presence of impurity carbon, causing iron metal to rust. It is used in paint, ink, rubber and other industries. It can be used as a catalyst, a polishing agent for glass, gemstones and metals, and can be used as a raw material for iron smelting. The biggest application of iron oxide is as a pigment, so once it gets on clothes, it is difficult to remove.

How to wash rust off clothes?

1. Rust stains on clothes can be soaked in 1% warm oxalic acid solution and then rinsed with clean water.

2. You can wipe the stains with a 15% acetic acid solution, or soak the stained part in the solution, and rinse it with clean water the next day.

3. You can moisten the dirty area with 10% citric acid aqueous solution or 10% oxalic acid aqueous solution, then soak it in concentrated salt water, and wash it with clean water the next day.

4. If white pure cotton or cotton blended fabric is stained with rust, you can also put a spoonful of oxalic acid into the basin. Add another cup of hot water to dissolve all the oxalic acid, then add about half a basin of warm water and soak the rusty clothes in it. Take it out after about 10 minutes, scrub it with soap or washing powder or other detergent, and then rinse it with clean water, and the rust on the clothes will completely disappear. However, it should be noted that during operation, in order to prevent oxalic acid from corroding the fabric, the operation must be quick.

5. You can drop fresh lemon juice on the rust stains, rub it with your hands, repeat several times until the rust stains are removed, then wash with detergent and rinse with clean water.

What is Patina?

Copper rust appears as peacock green, fine amorphous powder. It is a substance produced by the reaction of copper with oxygen, carbon dioxide, water vapor and other substances in the air. It is also called verdigris. It is emerald green in color and is poisonous.

How to remove copper rust from clothes?

In addition to iron rust, copper rust is also very annoying. Because verdigris is toxic, you must be more careful when handling clothes when they are contaminated. The stains can be treated with a 20% to 30% potassium iodide aqueous solution or a 10% acetic acid aqueous solution, and then immediately wiped with warm salt water and finally rinsed with clean water.

The above is some knowledge and cleaning tips about how to wash rust off clothes. I hope it will be helpful to everyone’s life.