Preventing Color From Bleeding on Clothing

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RE: Preventing Color From Bleeding on Clothing

I made a flag quilt for my son and it had a lot of reds, blues, yellows, and white in it. I knew it had to be washed and I washed it in cold water with a lot of table salt in it, close to half a box. It came out good, but when some one else washed it, they did not put any thing in to stop the colors and it ruined the quilt. Hope this works for you.

Post By Ruby (Guest Post)

RE: Preventing Color From Bleeding on Clothing

If you do have something fade during the wash I've found that regular 75% or 90% isopropyl alcohol will take almost all of the fade out without bothering the surrounding colors. Put the garment in a large bowl or bucket (garment can be wet or dry, but try to catch it before it goes thru the dryer)and pour the alcohol over it. Work it thru the garment (like you are hand washing it). If the stain is persistent let the garment soak overnight. If the alcohol evaporates, just add more. It will NOT bleach the garment, make it fall apart, etc. I used this technique on a green/white silk blouse (which ended up pink) and it worked like a charm! It will work on any stain that is "synthetic" e.g. ink, dye, etc. If it's protein based (blood, grass, etc) use hydrogen peroxide...but beware! Strong H2O2 will bleach (thus peroxide blondes).

Post By Kathleen (Guest Post)

RE: Preventing Color From Bleeding on Clothing

Shout makes a product that are like dryer sheets you can get at the grocery. http://www.shoutitout.com/preserve-colors.aspx
I have no stock, interest whatever in this product, I just know it works.
Wendy; MN

Post By Wendy (Guest Post)

RE: Preventing Color From Bleeding on Clothing

Hi, and thanks for all the info.

I have a follow-up question. To prevent clothes from bleeding using either vineagar, salt or both, do you mean each time you wash them you have to do that, or just the first time you wash them?

Thanks in advance.

~e

Post By Enter your name. (Guest Post)

RE: Preventing Color From Bleeding on Clothing

My Grandmother taught me to use vinegar and salt. I use about 4 parts vinegar to 2 parts salt. Dissolve it into your washing water first or hot water first, before adding clothes. This works every time.

Post By Nicole Elswyk (Guest Post)

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