How to Remove Rust Stains Caused by Ironing. Your ironing skills are rusty, and so is your
iron. Now you’ve got rust stains on your blouse. What to do? You will need A steel-wool pad Lemon juice
Water Cloths or paper towels and vinegar. If your fabric is not machine-washable or
color-safe, have it professionally cleaned. Step 1. Use the scouring pad to remove as much surface
rust from your iron as possible. Step 2. If the fabric is machine-washable and color-safe,
soak the fabric stain in lemon juice, and leave it in direct sunlight. Don't let the juice dry. You can substitute vinegar for lemon juice,
though vinegar takes longer to remove rust stains. Don't substitute chlorine bleach, which can
make the stain worse. Step 3. Monitor the fabric and add lemon juice or
vinegar as needed. Step 4. Rinse the area with water. If the stain lingers, repeat treatment if
needed. Step 5. Remove excess moisture using clean cloths
or paper towel. Don't rub the fabric together too vigorously. You could damage it. Step 6. Examine the item to be sure that the rust
stain is gone. Clean it according to the instructions on
the label, and iron it with your newly rust-free iron. Did you know In the 10th and 11th centuries,
the word "rust" was the Old English word for "red."