I have rust/iron stains in my washing machine. Will this help remove the stains safely from my washer? And the clothes that it has already ruined?
1976399
I use this stuff primarily for my laundry. I don't know if it will take the stains out of the machine, though I believe it will, but it will remove stains from your white clothes. I have white towels, blankets and tee shirts that have gotten much whiter since I've been using Iron Out.
1976400
I think so. I would fill the washing machine with water and stop it when full. Then pour in some iron out and let it sit for awhile then put on the rinse cycle to wash it out. We have a well and my husband had socks with rust stains and the rust stains came out. Do not do darks it's like bleach on your clothes. Be sure to fill washing machine first and put in iron out in then white clothes. I put in toilet too and let set works great. I'm a big fan of iron out!!!
1976401
Yes to all. First, buy the Super Iron Out, with the picture of a t-shirt on the front, NOT the one that displays "Outdoors," as the Outdoors version is too strong for indoor usage: clothing, washer, dishwasher, etc. Buy the appropriate on and follow the directions; you may have to use the product twice on the clothes washer (wash stain clothes with it); wash on full load (get it all), then wash (3rd time) with normal clothes detergent (still do the whites only); then you should be good. Retreat as needed, maybe once a month with stained whites - depends on your rust water problem level. Hope this helps! Yes to all. First, buy the Super Iron Out, with the picture of a t-shirt on the front, NOT the one that displays "Outdoors," as the Outdoors version is too strong for indoor usage: clothing, washer, dishwasher, etc. Buy the appropriate on and follow the directions; you may have to use the product twice on the clothes washer (wash stain clothes with it); wash on full load (get it all), then wash (3rd time) with normal clothes detergent (still do the whites only); then you should be good. Retreat as needed, maybe once a month with stained whites - depends on your rust water problem... » Read More Yes to all. First, buy the Super Iron Out, with the picture of a t-shirt on the front, NOT the one that displays "Outdoors," as the Outdoors version is too strong for indoor usage: clothing, washer, dishwasher, etc. Buy the appropriate on and follow the directions; you may have to use the product twice on the clothes washer (wash stain clothes with it); wash on full load (get it all), then wash (3rd time) with normal clothes detergent (still do the whites only); then you should be good. Retreat as needed, maybe once a month with stained whites - depends on your rust water problem level. Hope this helps! « Show Less
1976402
Yes but read the directions on the bottle an follow them. I think you have to dissolve it in the washwer water first then soak everything for a period of time. And don't put anything in that load you don't want lightened.
534596
Charlie's Soap still cleans. The cleaner will be also cleaning your washing machine of all the enzymes and such. I used Charlie's Soap without the additive for several months with no issues. I use the additive for my stepsons football clothes and my husbands work clothes. It just helps pull thoses major stains and stinks out. You really shouldn't have a problem. Good luck!
950324
I haven't had it stain my clothes, but sometimes when I wash my capris or other, it doesn't wash off in the washer, so I usually dampen the area, use my dish soap and rub the material together, than I wash them.
527633
I would not put it in the wash. What you can do is dilute it with water and spray it on the shirts before ironing. That shirt will be so nice and crisp after you iron it. The shirts will look like you just go them out of the dry cleaners. Just do not put water in the iron, because that makes your iron rust quickly.
2086866
I have used it in direct contact with: Smartwool Socks Injinji Socks Various boxerbriefs Underarmor and Ex Officio Underarmor compression shirts I have not noticed any stains or discoloration before or after washing.
1204865
No. This product stained my clothing when used. Don't buy this product for use on anything!
1561241
I don't use this for my regular laundry much, just cloth diapers. I use it to remove detergent and ammonia build up and it works like a dream. It does a great job on my white towels but was not able to get old dingy marks that get left behind the hand towels. Honestly, your best bet would be to fill a squirt bottle with half lemon juice half white vinegar 9% if you can get it, and spray the spots all over saturating them and set them in direct sunlight all day maybe even 2 days. Then was again with detergent and oxyclean. if you have hard water and you don't treat it, be sure to add calgon or just 1/4 C regular salt. That should get out the sweat stains. This works on pit stains in undershirts as well.
560140
If you have rust stains it works GREAT!! They go away almost instantly... I love it and use it on my fiberglass tub enclosure, my sinks and my toilets. Hope this helps...
1595162
Probably not. Depending on the fabric, you may want to try it with Oxyclean and very hot water, in addition to the soap. If the stain doesn't come out after the first try, do not put garment into dryer, instead, wash it again and again......
452414
I have been using cold water for all my laundry. Of course, you should use a suitable cold water detergent. "Woolite" has one and there are others. At first the matter was taken out of my hands by a landlady who used cold water all the time. Since I was using her washer I felt I should do the same. I find that cold water washing is fine. Also, you have less danger of some stains setting and the shrinkage of other items. If you have stains you can get a stain remover. I have found the "Oxy-Clean" stain stick which emits a kind of gel to be the best of all. Hope this helps!
1997041
There can be a mineral build up from them precipitating out of the water when it dries. Wipe it off with some white distilled vinegar & that should eliminate the "stains". You may need to let the cloth or sponge sit for a minute or 2 to let the vinegar dissolve the minerals. What the stainless mainly means is that it will not rust.
569045
My experience with "Iron Out" is that it will take red stains out of almost anything. In one instance, I used it on a towel that had become bright orange with a little red mixed in; After an overnight soak in Iron Out powder with a tad of laundry detergent mixed in the water, I had an immaculate white towel - couldn't believe my eyes! My towel was cotton terry so I can't vouch for polyester, which I assume is the fabric of baseball pants. Good luck! You could also try a paste of plain ole table salt mixed with cold water on the stain. That works wonders for a blood stain - the stain disappears almost instantly.
24274
I have not tried it on rust but I have used Kilz original on rust stains and it works good.
815982
I would add as is, if you already have water in the washing machine. Even if you add it to the load before the water is on, in my experience it will not harm any clothing. Just make sure the clothes go through the rinse cycle.
1736235
I have never used it to remove mildew or sour laundry before. It works so well on pet odors and freshens trash cans, that I can imagine it would help with mildew and sour laundry. If you're battling a HE washing machine odor, clean the door gasket creases using disinfecting wipes. Sometimes mildew will set in those creases causing an odor in the machine and causing clothing to smell as well. Clorox makes a Washing Machine Cleaner for HE washers. This will help clean the rest of the drum and interior workings that come in contact with water, debris and detergent. You can still spray this Zero Odor product in to freshen, but if there's mildew growing, you'll need to eliminate that problem. There's also a more environmentally friendly way of cleaning your machine, "Lemi Shine". It uses enzymes to eliminate odors and build up inside your dish washer, washing machine and disposal. I use it regularly in all 3 of my appliances and it works well. I also feel better using it because its environmentally friendly. Lemi Shine can be found at most grocery stores and its very inexpensive, about $4 or under. You get 3 packs of enzyme powder in each box. Hope this helps!
2223307
Yes, it is as long as you use a detergent that is made for high performance washers. It's quite amazing how these new washers get your clothes clean. Whites seem to be the only issue. They get clean, but they loose their brightness over time. You can check the performance of the washer by soiling a hand towel with various stains and letting it dry for a day or two before you wash it.
141560
Hi,According to WEIMAN This item WILL NOT remove rust. If used regularly it will prevent rust from forming.