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Colour run laundry problem

Floss
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I've just got a load out of the WM and found that one of 2 pairs of new very light blue jeans has run onto a light grey top & a light blue top...is there any hope of rescue?

I'm now at work until 4.30pm & the tops are drying inside 11 miles away if anyone suggests putting them straight back in while wet...
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  • juliettet
    juliettet Posts: 726 Forumite
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    Floss,

    I had great success with dylon colour remover. What material are the tops?
  • pandamonium
    pandamonium Posts: 167 Forumite
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    Sorry Floss, I'm the one who would suggest rewashing immediately with extra washing powder :o .
    Alternatively you could try a soak in Biotex or Napisan.

    Good luck.

    Panda x
  • Floss
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    They are both viscose - same design. I will pick up some of the Dylon stuff on my way home.

    Reluctant to try Napisan as I have seen what it does to nappies and I'd quite like these tops to stay their original colour :o
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