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Color Bled on White Clothing - man holding a white shirt with pink stains

Color Bled on White ClothingThere are several remedies for this situation, depending on the fiber content of the white clothing. They include, bleach, hydrogen peroxide, and sometimes even time in the sun. Check the fabric for caution alerts and then choose the best solution for your garment. This is a page about color bled on white clothing.

 

A woman with a laundry basket.

How to Fix Color That Bled on a SweaterDye from other clothing in the washer can bleed onto a favorite sweater. The fabric content of the sweater will determine possible remedies. This is a page about how to fix color that bled on a sweater.

 

Jar of Vaseline.

How to Remove Vaseline Stains on ClothingBecause it is petroleum based, Vaseline leaves an oil based stain on clothing that can be problematic to remove. This is a page about how to remove Vaseline stains on clothing.

 

A man wearing a santa suit.

Red Dye Transferred on a Santa Suit?Having fabric dye transfer to other sections of an article of clothing is frustrating and often a challenge to fix. This is a page about red dye transferred on a Santa suit.

 

Blue ink stain on a white dress shirt.

Ink on Clothes that Have Been DriedRemoving stains from clothing that has been through the dryer can be much more difficult than if caught when they are fresh. This is a page about ink on clothes that have been dried.

 

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Blue Jeans Ran on White Jeans in the Wash?I washed my white denim jeans with my blue denim jeans and now my white jeans are a light blue. How do I get the blue dye out of the white jeans?

 

A woman applying lip balm to her lips.

Removing a Blistex Stain on Clothing?The waxy, greasy stain left by melted Blistex can be removed, if treated prior to washing and drying the clothing, with a number of cleaning products. This is a page about removing a Blistex stain on clothing.

 

Blue Nylon Jacket

Permanent Marker Stain on a Nylon JacketYou may be able to remove permanent marker from your nylon jacket with the right products and process. This is a page about permanent marker stain on a nylon jacket.

 

Beige Pants

Removing Grease Stains on Beige Pants?Grease stains on clothing can be difficult to remove. There are several products that might be used to safely and effectively remove them.This is a page about removing grease stains on beige pants.

 

Blue velour fabric.

Removing Grease Stains on Velour Pants?Removing stains on fabric with a nap may require special care so as not to damage the pile. This is a page about removing grease stains on velour pants.

 

Black Permanent Marker

Removing Permanent Marker from Dried ClothingPermanent marker is called that because it is difficult to remove. Once it has gotten onto clothing which is subsequently dried the task of removing it becomes more difficult, but not always impossible. This is a page about removing permanent marker from dried clothing.

 

White shirt with red collar.

Red Collar Bleeding On White Shirt?It is incredibly frustrating to have a shirt with a contrasting collar that bleeds all over the rest of the shirt the first time you wash it. This is a page about red collar bleeding on white shirt.

 

Cup of Kool-Aid splashing out onto the table.

Removing Kool-aid Stains from ClothingThe food coloring used in Kool-aid can leave stains when spilled on clothing. Luckily it is a stain that can typically be removed. This is a page about removing Kool-aid stains from clothing.

 

A woman holding a basket full of laundry.

Cleaning Ink Out of a Load of Laundry?It is horrifying to open the washer, or even worse the dryer, to discover the pen in the load of wash and the ink stains on all of your laundry. This is a page about cleaning ink out of a load of laundry.

 

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Removing Yellow Spots on White Shirts Without Bleach?I don't use bleach, so how do I remove yellow spots on white shirts?

 

Cleaning Grease Stains on Suede Shoes

Cleaning Grease Stains on Suede ShoesThis is a page about cleaning grease stains on suede shoes. This kind of leather has a nap that can be powdered with corn starch to absorb the oil and brushed.

 

A white stick deodorant with the lid off.

Use Panty Hose to Remove Deodorant Marks From ClothingRubbing the spot with a pair of panty hose can easily help remove deodorant stains and residue from clothing. This is a page about use panty hose to remove deodorant marks from clothing.

 

Baby clothes hanging up.

Stain Remover for Tough Baby StainsStains on baby clothing can be really hard to remove without special treatment. This is a page about stain remover for tough baby stains.

 

Two pairs of underwear on a clothesline.

Cleaning Soiled Underwear?Underwear stains are typically something you want to treat prior to washing. There are a few different methods you can use that should work on most such stains. This is a page about cleaning soiled underwear.

 

A bottle of nail polish spilled on a white background.

Removing Nail Polish From Synthetic FabricsRemoving nail polish from synthetics can require some care so as not to damage the fabric. This is a page about removing nail polish from synthetic fabrics.

 

A young girl painting her father's toenails.

Removing Nail Polish from ClothingNail polish stains can be removed from clothing with a number of products. Choosing the best one for the fabric is important. This is a page about removing nail polish from clothing.

 

A woman in a grey sweater doing a manicure on herself.

Removing Nail Polish From a SweaterDepending on the fiber content of your sweater there are differing methods for removing a nail polish stain. This is a page about removing nail polish from a sweater.

 

Lemon halves and powdered laundry detergent to remove a stain.

Lemon as Stain RemoverNo chemicals used; this is an organic way to use lemon as a stain remover on your clothes. Just grab powdered soap and one lemon. If you have stains on your dress, just tap the stain with water, put a pinch of soap powder and overlap it with lemon. Then scrub the lemon over the stained area.

 

Different colored gel ink pens.

Removing Gel Ink Pen From ClothingThis is a page about removing gel ink pen from clothing. When using gel pens the ink marks can end up on clothes. Oxiclean has been helpful for some in removing the ink.

 

A mechanic working on a car.

Removing Car Grease Stains From ClothingWhen making your own car repairs you can get grease on your clothing. This is a page about removing car grease stains from clothing.

 

A man wearing a white t-shirt.

Cleaning Underarm Stains on White T-shirtsHydrogen peroxide and sunlight may help your remove stubborn yellow perspiration stains. This is a page about cleaning underarm stains on white t-shirts.

 

A diesel mechanic checking a trucks oil.

Removing Diesel Oil and Grease from Clothing?This is a page about removing diesel oil and grease from clothing. When working or cars, heavy equipment, or other types of engines clothing can get covered in oil and grease. Removing these stains can be challenging.

 

A pair of jeans with dirt stains.

Cleaning Jeans With Ground in Dirt?Ground in dirt on clothing often needs pretreatment to ensure that it is removed in the wash. This is a page about cleaning jeans with ground in dirt.

 

A woman eating a salad in a wool sweater.

Removing Food Grease from Wool Clothing?This is a page about removing food grease from wool clothing. Proper cleaning of stains on your wool clothing will prevent damage to the garment.

 

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A container of Carmex.

Removing Carmex Stains from Clothing?This is a page about removing Carmex stains from clothing. Carmex can leave any oily looking stain if it accidentally gets on your clothing.

 

A mechanic pouring transmission fluid into a funnel.

Removing Transmission Fluid from Clothes?This is a page about removing transmission fluid from clothes. When working on your car or adding more fluids sometimes you can get stains on your clothing.

 

A ink pen that has stained the pocket of a white dress shirt.

Cleaning Ink Stains on Laundered ClothingThis is a page about cleaning ink stains on laundered clothing. Stains can be more difficult to remove once the clothing has been through the wash.

 

A bottle of sunless tanner.

Removing Sunless Tanning Stains on ClothingThis is a page about removing sunless tanning stains on clothing. The dye contained in sunless skin tanning products can be difficult to remove.

 

An aspirin bottle on it's size with aspirin pills spilling out of it.

Using Aspirin for Sweat StainsThis is a page about using aspirin for sweat stains. Sweat stains on clothing can be difficult to remove.

 

Puddles of liquid foundation makeup on a white background.  One is shaped like a heart.

Cleaning Foundation Makeup Stains on ClothingThis is a page about cleaning foundation makeup stains on clothing. Foundation makeup stains can be a challenge to remove from clothing.

 

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Removing Black Dye from Jacket?My teenage son in his infinite wisdom decided that his dad's military camouflage jacket colour was not to his liking and tried to dye it black. Is it possible to take the black dye out somehow?

 

Smiling little boy with red ice pop and red coloring all around his mouth, dripping down his next and onto his white shirt

Cleaning Food Coloring Stains on ClothingThis is a page about cleaning food coloring stains on clothing. Food coloring is a common and sometimes difficult to remove clothing stain.

 

Liquid foundation bottle laying on side, with foundation spilled on white surface

Cleaning Makeup Stains from ClothingThis is a page about cleaning makeup stains from clothing. Makeup stains on clothing can be stubborn ones to remove.

 

Woman removing white laundry from the dryer

Cleaning Yellow Stains on White ClothingThis is a page about cleaning yellow stains on white clothing. Removing yellow stains from white clothing is a common laundry task.

 

Crayons partially melted on white surface

Cleaning Crayon Stains on ClothingThis is a page about cleaning crayon stains on clothing. It is dismaying to remove clothing from the drier to discover melted crayon stains.

 

person in t-shirt pouring food oil in bowl

Cleaning Food Oil Stains from T-ShirtsThis is a page about cleaning food oil stains from t-shirts. Cooking or even eating can sometimes result in food oil stains on your clothing.

 

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Upholstery Dye Transferred to Washcloth?The black from black office chairs has rubbed off on white washcloths.

 

Woman in white lace shirt gazing down

Removing Grease Stains on Lace ClothingThis is a page about removing grease stains on lace clothing. Lace clothing can be rather delicate, making stain removal a bit chancy.

 

Removing Highlighter Stains on Clothing

Removing Highlighter Stains on Clothing?After a long night of studying, you may find a few highlighter stains on your clothing. This is a page about highlighter stain on polyester.

 

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A girl putting on lip balm.

Cleaning Lip Balm Stains From Clothing?This is a page about cleaning lip balm stains from clothing. Lip balm can leave an oily/greasy spot on clothing that is difficult to clean.

 

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Removing Dry Erase Marker from Silk?How do I get dry eraser off raw silk?

 

lots of paint spilled on jeans

Removing Acrylic Paint From ClothingOnce this paint has dried it can be nearly impossible to remove from many fabrics. This is a page about removing acrylic paint from clothing.

 

Removing Permanent Marker from Hair

Flair Pen on Cotton Clothing?This is a page about Flair pen on cotton clothing. Washable marker ink can still be a challenge to remove from cotton fabric.

 

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Removing a Spot on a Cream Cashmere Sweater?I have a cream cashmere sweater with a very light yellowish-brown spot on it that didn't come out at the cleaners. Please suggest a way I can remove it.

 

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Alternative to Fels Naptha Soap?My husband brought home a Fels Naptha bar yesterday because he heard good things about the stain-removing qualities. He gets stains on his work shirts and they don't come out in the wash with our homemade detergent. However, I'm concerned about quite a few of the ingredients in that bar!

 

girl eating watermelon with juice dripping on blouse

Removing Fruit and Vegetable Juice Stains...This is a page about removing fruit and vegetable juice stains on clothing. Eating and preparing the colorful fruits and veggies that we love unfortunately can result in clothing stains.

 

Kid's Clothing

Preventing Spots on Kids Clothing?This is a page about preventing spots on kid's clothing. It can be puzzling how spots develop on clothing that weren't there when you put them in the washer or dryer.

 

Eyelash Glue

Removing Eyelash Glue from Clothes?This is a page about removing eyelash glue from clothes. The glue used for applying faux eyelashes can be difficult to remove from clothing.

 

Stained white shirt.

Removing Stains from White ClothesThis is a page about removing stains from white clothes. It can be a challenge to remove spots from white clothing.

 

Woman Looking at Shirt Collar

Cleaning Ring Around the CollarThis is a page about cleaning ring around the collar. Once the main subject of Wisk's TV commercials, ring around the collar continues to be a tough stain to remove.

 

Shoe Polish

Cleaning Shoe Polish Stains on Clothing?This is a page about cleaning shoe polish stains on clothing. Shoe polish can leave stains on clothing when it accidentally rubs off while still wet or tacky.

 

A bowl of blackberries.

Removing Blackberry Stains from ClothingThis is a page about removing blackberry stains from clothing. Berry stains can be difficult to remove from clothing.

 

A mother and daughter picking cherries.

Removing Cherry Stains from ClothingThis is a page about removing cherry stains from clothing. The natural dye in this fruit can be a challenge to get out of clothes.

 

Tube of toothpaste.

Removing Toothpaste Stains from Clothing?This is a page about removing toothpaste stains from clothing. The white stains left by toothpaste on your clothing are caused by the titanium dioxide powder.

 

Hair Dye

How to Remove Hair Dye Stains from ClothingWhile permanent hair dye stains on clothing are very difficult to remove, this page has some advice that may help. This page is about how to remove hair dye stains from clothing.

 

Woman putting moisturizer on her hands.

Removing Moisturizer Stains from Clothing?This is a page about removing moisturizer stains from clothing. It is fairly easy to accidentally get moisturizer on our clothing.

 

Soup Stain on Shirt

Removing Food Stains From Clothing?This is a page about removing food stains from clothing. Certain food stains can prove very difficult to remove from clothing.

 

Eating chips and salsa.

Removing Salsa Stains From Clothing?This page is about removing salsa stains from clothing. Tomatoes in this sauce can create stubborn stains on fabrics.

 

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Dress Bled on Itself?When I soaked my new white and black striped dress in cold water using Surf xcel some part of the whitish part was covered with the black colour of the dress itself. How do I clean it now? It's new and my fav dress. Pleass help me as soon as possible.

 

A bottle of hydrogen peroxide, great to use to remove blood stains.

Removing Blood Stains from Clothing and FabricIf treated before before they set blood stains can generally be removed. This is a page about removing blood stains from clothing and fabric.

 

A woman looking at a stain on a shirt.

Washing Machine Staining Clothing?This is a page about washing machine staining clothing. Trying to identify the cause of mysterious stains on laundered clothing can be frustrating, especially when they weren't there before washing.

 

Cleaning bucket full of cleaning supplies.

Removing Glue Stains From Clothing?This is a page about removing glue stains from clothing. While working on crafts or home projects it is possible to accidentally get glue on your clothing.

 

Young girl with face paint on.

Removing Face Paint From Clothing?This is a page about removing face paint from clothing. Face paint has a way of getting smudged off onto clothing.

 

A cardboard box full of stored clothing.

Removing Mildew Stains on Clothing?This is a page about removing mildew stains on clothing. Mold and mildew can leave unsightly stains on clothing.

 

A girl with mud stains on her clothing.

Removing Mud Stains from ClothingThis is a page about removing mud stains from clothing. Mud stains on clothing are a common occurrence. If not treated properly they can be difficult to remove.

 

Colorful clothing hanging out of a washing machine.

Removing Stains from Colored Clothing?This is a page about removing stains from colored clothing. Removing stains from colored clothing is a different process than removing the same stain on whites.

 

White T-Shirt

Cleaning Yellow Stains on White T-ShirtsThis is a page about cleaning yellow stains on white t-shirts. Yellow stains on your whites may be the result of perspiration or using bleach in your laundry.

 

Grass Stains on Jeans

Removing Grass Stains from ClothingThis page is about removing grass stains from clothing. A stubborn stain that can end up on many a knee is from the lawn.

 

Silk Blouse

Removing Underarm Stains From Silk?This page is about removing underarm stains from silk. Laundering this beautiful fabric requires special care.

 

A cup of coke spilling.

Cleaning Coke Stains From Clothing?This is a page about cleaning Coke stains from clothing. So many of people enjoy having a Coke with their meal that spills and the inevitable clothing stains are a common occurrence.

 

A woman putting on lip gloss.

How to Clean Lip Gloss Stains on Clothing?This is a page about cleaning lip gloss stains on clothing. Lip gloss leaves a greasy stain if it gets on your clothing.

 

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Cleaning Yellowed Lace on a Dress?This is a page about cleaning yellowed lace on a dress. Often a gown or other clothing item that has been in storage for some time will be in good shape except for the lace trim.

 

changing break pads

Removing Brake Dust from Clothing?This is a page about removing brake dust from clothing. Whether you work on cars or are a bike enthusiast, brake dust can get on your clothing and be tough to remove.

 

A nail polish brush dripping.

Removing Nail Polish From FabricNail polish can be difficult to remove from textiles, especially if it has already dried. This page is about removing nail polish from clothing and fabric.

 

Deodorant Stains

Removing Deodorant Stains From a Sweater?This is a page about removing deodorant stains from a sweater. It is very frustrating to have your deodorant leave stains on clothing.

 

Leather Jacket

Cleaning Clothing Stained By a Leather Jacket?This is a page about cleaning clothing stained by a leather jacket. It can be infuriating when the dye from your leather jacket transfers and stains your clothing.

 

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Removing Spots From Water Puddle Splashed on Jacket?I have an off white jacket that I received as a gift. I was standing on a street corner was splashed from a puddle. I have spots all over it. I did take to the dry cleaners, but the spots didn't come out.

 

open suitcase

Treating Stains When You TravelThis is a page about treating stains when you travel. Treating a clothing stain on travel can present a bit of a challenge, but is still quite doable.

 

Worried bride with a stained wedding dress.

Removing Tar Stains from a Wedding Dress?This is a page about removing tar stains from a wedding dress. The trailing style of many wedding dresses cause them to come in contact with the ground, floor, and parking lots.

 

Coffee Stains on Clothing

Cleaning Coffee Stains on Clothing?This is a page about cleaning coffee stains on clothing. A coffee stain can be difficult to remove, especially if allowed to set. However, there are methods that should work successfully.

 

Wedding Dress

Removing a Blood Stain on a Wedding DressThis is a page about removing a blood stain on a wedding dress. A blood stain on your wedding dress should be removed with care, as many of these garments are dry clean only.

 

Red ink on gray hoodie.

Removing Ink from a Hoodie?I got a Super Dry hoodie for my bday after waiting forever. The first day I wore it to school I put my blazer over it when I got there. Then when I got to form and took my blazer off there was red ink on my pocket of my Super Dry hoodie.

 

girl with braces

Removing Braces Wax Stains?This is a page about removing braces wax stains. The one time you forget to check pockets is right after a family member leaves a packet of orthodontic wax in their clothing.

 

Embellishment Glue

Removing Embellishment Glue from Fabric?This is a page about removing embellishment glue from fabric. Glue stains can occur while decorating fabric for costumes and crafts.

 

Super Glue

Removing Super Glue from ClothingThis is a page about removing Super Glue from clothing. Super Glue is a very strong bonding product, not a good thing if you get some on your clothes.

 

Woman in a Wedding Dress

Removing Rust Stains on a Wedding Dress?This is a page about removing rust stains on a wedding dress. Rust on a wedding dress can be difficult to remove because of the fabrics used.

 

rusty tools

Removing Rust Stains from Fabric and ClothingThis is a page about removing rust stains on clothing. No matter how the stain got on your clothing, a rust stain can usually be removed by following a few simple steps.

 

Bottle of olive oil.

Removing Cooking Oil Stains from ClothingCooking oil seems to deliberately splatter on your clothing while you are cooking. This is a page about removing cooking oil stains from clothing.

 

Removing Alcohol Stains From Leather Shoes and Boots?Beer and other alcoholic beverages can easily be spilled on leather shoes and boots. If the alcohol leaves a stain, it can often be removed with care to avoid damaging the leather surface.

 

Cleaning Shirt Collars

Cleaning Shirt CollarsThis page is about cleaning shirt collars. No one wants "ring around the collar" of any of their shirts or blouses.

 

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