HELP! Dye has run in wash - how to get it white again?

lizzyb1812

Are you in Oz? If so can't help, sorry. But in UK places like Morrison's sell it near the washing machine stuff.

Toxic_Lemon

This might help:

http://laundry.about.com/od/laundryproblems/f/faqpinkclothes.htm

maman

bikeit wrote: »

I need some help ASAP,
The other half left me to sort out the washing yesterday but to be honest i bunged it all in together, and when i was taking it out i noticed her good white blouse it a lovely shade of pink caused by the dye running out of our daughters PJ bottoms, so what can i do to get the color out of the blouse, the blouse is currently hiding in my football kit bag. ;);)

I'd just confess all if I were you. If it's any consolation I've got pink sheets and knickers that would match!

P.S. You must treat her to a new blouse ASAP.

FrugalFranny

Operation Escape 'flea-in-the-ear' begins!
If possible, use the lable to find out the exact make/size/store and get a new one asap. Hand wash it once in whatever powder/softener you use to make it smell right. Fingers crossed you might just get away with it
(Did this with my sons favorite t-shirt once as it got 'destroyed' by our dog, three days after he 'found' it again (hiding under his bed) he decided to take a pair of scissor to it for make in look all ragged....ARG!)
If all else fails give puppy eyes and be ready with replacement funds, sorrys and foot rubs.

Take_it_like_a_man,_sonny

Oh, and chocolate. Works for me

spike7451

FrugalFranny wrote: »

Operation Escape 'flea-in-the-ear' begins!
If possible, use the lable to find out the exact make/size/store and get a new one asap. Hand wash it once in whatever powder/softener you use to make it smell right. Fingers crossed you might just get away with it
(Did this with my sons favorite t-shirt once as it got 'destroyed' by our dog, three days after he 'found' it again (hiding under his bed) he decided to take a pair of scissor to it for make in look all ragged....ARG!)
If all else fails give puppy eyes and be ready with replacement funds, sorrys and foot rubs.

And don't forget she will file it away in the back of her mind for sometime wayyyyy in the future when it'll be bought up again...Best bet is go to the pub,have a couple Dutch courage pints &,wearing a cricket box,break the news to her gently..

Good luck,the thoughts & prayers of male MSE'ers are with you...:A

krlyr

Why cover it up? Surely this is the best way to ensure you never get asked to do the washing again :rotfl:

Chris25

what about Dr Beckmann's Colour Run Remover http://www.mysupermarket.co.uk/#/tesco-price-comparison/laundry/dr_beckmann_colour_run_remover_2.html

available in Tesco, Sainsbury's & ASDA according to this


& there are 3 sachets in box - enough for other mishaps?

PipneyJane

If you are in Oz, try Lincraft or Myers' haberdashery departments. They used to sell Dylon products. (Don't remember seeing them in the supermarkets, sorry.)

BitterAndTwisted

Confess all once you've bought a suitable replacement. And file away for future reference that red dyes are notorious for not being fast. It was her fault for not warning you, or how would you have known? If you're lucky it was her least-favourite garment anyway.

I second the bribe-with-chocolate idea but it has to be the good stuff.