Originally Posted by ptquilts
I am very nervous and have rust spots in my washing machine (chipped enamel)so I usually do mine in the bathtub. But I did finally throw it in the machine last week and it came out much cleaner. I dry on the line. (no dryer).
As long as you remove it right away, it won't get rust spots. If it does, take Bar Keepers Friend and rub it in with a toothbrush. It will come right out. BKF can be found in the grocery store, right next to the Ajax.