Drycleanable Clothing Take to the drycleaners as soon as possible. Tell your drycleaner to treat the stain as a rust stain. Remember, rust is difficult to remove. Some stains may be permanent. Washable Clothing Rinse in cold water.
Hot water sets the stain.
Apply a heavy duty liquid detergent or a heavy, granular detergent paste on the stained areas. Brush the detergent into the stain. Soak the fabric for at least 30 minutes. Rinse in cold water. If the stain has been removed, wash in warm water with a heavy duty detergent and sodium perborate bleach to remove traces of the stain.