How to Easily Remove Rust Stains from Scrubs
Are rust stains making your scrubs look dingy and worn? Here are some tips to help you get rid of those pesky rust stains quickly and easily.
Updated 28 Jun 2023
By Cyryl Wozniak
Rust stains can be troublesome and tough to remove from scrubs. Rust is iron oxide, which forms when iron or steel corrodes. It is a porous substance that can penetrate deep into fabric fibers, so it takes some effort to remove it. Thankfully, there are a few simple methods you can use to get rid of rust stains on scrubs.
Method 1: Lemon Juice and Salt
This is one of the easiest methods for removing rust stains from scrubs. You will need lemon juice and salt for this method.
- Mix equal parts of lemon juice and salt in a bowl
- Apply the mixture onto the rust stain
- Allow it to sit for 15-20 minutes
- Scrub the area gently with a soft brush
- Rinse with water until stain is gone
- Repeat as necessary
Method 2: Vinegar
Vinegar has natural acidity and can help break down rust stains. This method works best with white scrubs.
- Mix equal parts of vinegar and salt in a bowl
- Soak a cotton cloth in the vinegar solution
- Apply the cloth directly onto the rust stain
- Allow it to sit for 10-15 minutes
- Gently scrub the area with a soft brush
- Rinse the area with water
- Repeat as necessary
Method 3: Baking Soda
Baking soda is a mild abrasive that can help remove rust stains from fabric. This method works best with dark colored scrubs.
- Mix baking soda and water to create a paste
- Apply the paste directly onto rust stain
- Allow it to sit for 15-20 minutes
- Gently scrub the area with a soft brush
- Rinse with water until the stain is gone
- Repeat as necessary
Prevention
If your scrubs are labelled as “rust resistant”, then hang them outdoors to dry after laundering instead of machine drying them. This will help prevent future rust stains.
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