Sigh...I should have known better!!!
#1
Sigh...I should have known better!!!
I remember seeing this once here on the QB and should have thought of it: don't use steam when pressing the quilt top!!...but I didn't... So what is the best way to remove the rust stains that got on the white border of the baby quilt I was pressing. I plan on washing it after quilting, but is there a prewash I should use? What is the best product?? The stains are not terrible...but they are there and I can see them...
From now on.... Use a dry iron!! Use a dry iron!!! Use a dry iron!!!! (maybe now I'll remember)
Thanks in advance for your help!!!
From now on.... Use a dry iron!! Use a dry iron!!! Use a dry iron!!!! (maybe now I'll remember)
Thanks in advance for your help!!!
#5
When this happens to me I’ve discovered the stain usually washes out with just regular detergent. I think the rust is so diluted by the water in the iron that it does not set. I have been happy with just washing the quilt.
#8
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i use Resolve or Shout. I like the tube form because I can be very specific about where to put it. Spray works, too, but I have never used either to remove a rust stain from fabric. I must have had the problem at one time, though as I either dry press or spritz water when pressing.
#9
I squirt just a little dish soap (Dawn) on the spot and, with a Q-tip, rub it in. Let sit a few minutes, then a take a toothbrush and work it til sudsy... Then rinse out with cold water using washcloth (finger inside so it doesn't touch other fabric). Works for me....Hopefully, you'll get it out...
i always empty the water out of my iron after everyday use to avoid rust developing... You'll need to run a mis water and vinegar through the iron to clean it out, possibly. Not sure, tho...
i always empty the water out of my iron after everyday use to avoid rust developing... You'll need to run a mis water and vinegar through the iron to clean it out, possibly. Not sure, tho...
#10
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Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: Illinois
Posts: 1,825
Yes, to Teen's response. Dawn fixes a lot of problems for me. I put Dawn directly on any spot that needs treating and I have also used vinegar to clean my iron, just like when cleaning the coffee maker. I don't bother with buying Shout or any of those sorts of products--Dawn is always available. Gee, I hope they never change their product!
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