How to Remove Metal Marks & Stains on a Ski Jacket

Remove metal stains from ski jackets with white vinegar

Metal marks and stains on clothes are normally caused by wet iron objects. Rust develops on the wet iron and then deposits onto clothing. Natural cleaners, such as vinegar, contain acidic properties that loosen rust from fabric. Removing metal marks and stains is not difficult once you understand the proper procedure.

Things You'll Need

• White vinegar
• Clean cloths
• Salt

Instructions

1. Brush off any part of the stain from the ski jacket that has dried and flecks off easily.

2. Pour undiluted white vinegar onto a clean cloth. Wipe the vinegar onto the metal stain on the ski jacket. Make sure to saturate the stain with the white vinegar.

3. Sprinkle salt generously over the stain and rub it in. The salt helps to agitate and loosen the metal stain.

4. Place the ski jacket outside in the sun and allow the vinegar to dry on the jacket. The heat from the sun's rays along with the salt and vinegar help to loosen the stain within the fabric.

5. Place the ski jacket in the washer if the jacket is washable, and launder normally with regular detergent. If the jacket is not washable, wipe the salt and vinegar from the jacket with a damp cloth.

Tips & Warnings

• You may use lemon juice instead of white vinegar, but lemon juice can fade certain fabrics so use caution when applying it to material and laying it in the sun. Test the vinegar on a hem or hidden area on the jacket first to make sure it does not discolor the fabric.

References

• Mrs Clean USA: Removing Rust Stains