Work the paste into the rust stains, and let it sit for 15 minutes. Then launder as usual. For delicate fabrics—such as silk, satin, lace or organdy—proceed with caution…test the paste on an inside seam to be sure.
On nondelicate white clothing, sheets or towels, douse the rust spot with lemon juice and leave it in the sun for a few hours. Then launder as usual. Lemon juice should be OK on your delicates, but test an inside seam just to be sure.
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