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1. Combat rust with 2 c. lime or lemon juice in a cycle of the hottest water setting.
2. Remove dye stains with 2 c. bleach run through two cycles on the hottest and highest settings.
3. Visit a hardware or appliance store for rust removal products such as Iron-Out. Know which brand of washer you have, and follow the product's instructions.
4. Be aware that rusty spots on the washing machine barrel can indicate damage to that part. The only solution in that case is to replace the washing machine barrel (though it may be more cost-effective to replace the entire washer).