My washing machine is putting rust stain on my clothes. Is there anything I can do?

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  1. Giddaymate says:
    August 9, 2009 at 12:45 am

    Hi,
    Most washers have stainless steel bowls that don’t rust. But sometimes hair clips, wire from a under wire bra or something metal that someone had in there pocket that falls out in the wash and gets down inside your washer. All these things will rust and leave marks on your clothes.

    If your washing machine is a top loader it’s not hard to undo the agitator then remove the stainless steel inner tub. Once that removed you should be able to see what is causing the rust.

    While you have the stainless steel inner tub out of the way, it will give you a good chance to clean the soap scum build up on the outer plastic tub. When I removed mine from the washer I thought I was going to be sick, the build up of scum was awful. First I used a paint scrapper to clean most of it then followed it up by letting the washer soak with water and caustic soda.

    If the washer is still working, then don’t throw it out. Just undo the machine and see whats causing the rust. You have nothing to loose by taking a good look inside it.

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  2. lazykins says:
    August 9, 2009 at 12:45 am

    If you’re sure it’s the washing machine and not the water (sometimes rust gets into your system if the city flushes hydrants), it’s time for a service call and/or replacement.

    You can use a laundry rust remover to get rid of the stains.

    Been there.

  3. babyleogirl5 says:
    August 9, 2009 at 12:45 am

    wash out your machine. or buy a new one. it might be rusting inside

  4. T C says:
    August 9, 2009 at 12:45 am

    hard question! If the washer is extremely old. The ceramic surface could be damaged. In that scenario, you need to replace it. If it is not old, and you don’t remember damaging it, then there is probably a piece of metal from someones pocket caught below the spindle.

  5. Tears30 says:
    August 9, 2009 at 12:45 am

    they make stuff called iron out you might try adding that to your laundry it might work but if it is the machine you may have to replace that

  6. trekkie706 says:
    August 9, 2009 at 12:45 am

    Where is the rust coming from? washer, water heater that is about to fail, old steel water pipes. 1st thing in a.m. turn on cold water with clear glass under spout, any rust? try w/ hot water, call plumber if you can’t figure it out

  7. Sarah K says:
    August 9, 2009 at 12:45 am

    It’s most likely because your washer is starting to rust. That happened to my mom last year. We kept having rust all over our brand new nice clothes. Nothing you can really do about it right now. Especially if money is tight. But I’d suggest either take the clothes to a laundrymat (can’t spell it), hand wash ‘em, or maybe, just maybe try some fabric stain remover on your clothes along with your detergent.

  8. zocko says:
    August 9, 2009 at 12:45 am

    replace it. we tried everything.

  9. ♫ Mad Luv ♫ says:
    August 9, 2009 at 12:45 am

    quick fix find out where it is rusty and get a water/heat resisent paint and do a quick fix… may involve take parts off… don’t get in to deep just to the service stuff and make sure your not spraying over any bolts or screws or a place that could be glued!
    if you can’t find where the rust is check the hoses for the water intake… replace if needed. do a water test as well to see how hard your water is!
    Good luck
    Mad luv

  10. cornfed says:
    August 9, 2009 at 12:45 am

    soak them in cider

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