Posted by: Hamlin on August 23, 2000 at 19:34:30

My son is playing football and the game pants that coach gave to him looks like they were put away wet againest sonething metal. There are lots of rust spots on the pants. I don't know what to use to remove? I want him to look his best on game day as any proud mom would. Can you help?

Answer:
Oxalic acid works well, but is unusual, so you have to have a pharmacy order it for you. It's more expensive than lemon juice, salt, etc.; but is quick and easy like bleach. Directions are usually on the bottle.