The easiest way to get rid of rust stains? Prevention. I know, I know—boring. But if you have metal buttons, zippers, or snaps on denim, check them before washing. A loose metal button can rust and transfer onto the whole batch of clothes like a tiny, angry stamp. I now take a magnet to my laundry pile. I’m that person.
So, next time you find a rust spot and feel that wave of annoyance, remember: you have a pantry full of weapons. And if all else fails, just turn the stain into a “vintage” pattern. The stain isn’t a flaw; it’s a souvenir from your life. Or, you know, from that time you tried to be crafty with a metal chair.
