How to Remove Rust Marks From White Tablecloths

If your white tablecloth has a rust stain, don't toss it in the washing machine with chlorine to bleach out the stain. Instead of removing the rust, laundering with bleach will set the stain, making it permanent. Laundry pre-treating products, designed to remove rust stains are available, yet many are toxic and it is possible to remove rust stains without harsh chemicals.

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  Saturate the rust stain with lemon juice.

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  Sprinkle salt liberally over the lemon juice.

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  Drizzle more lemon juice over the salt.

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  Lay the tablecloth in the sun for half an hour.

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  Rinse the area with water. Repeat, if any of the stain remains.