Getting Bleach out of Colored Clothes

RE: Getting Bleach out of Colored Clothes Post By Gansito (Guest Post) (06/25/2008) There's a small bleach spot on one of my favorite shirts! I guess with a permanent marker will do it. I don't know, someone tell me if that's a good idea or not. Report Spam or Abuse RE: Getting Bleach out of Colored Clothes Post By wendy K (Guest Post) (04/30/2008) Like a dummy I had cleaned my washer adding liquid bleach to the drum and yet another capful to the dispenser. The dispenser never dispensed thus letting the next load "Have It" Two of my favorite khaki levi shorts ruined by BIG ugly bleach marks I too feel everyone's pain! Report Spam or Abuse RE: Getting Bleach out of Colored Clothes Post By (Guest Post) (04/22/2008) I was cleaning my shoes with bleach (don't ask) and I was wearing my new navy blue shirt. When I got done I was like OH MY GOSH! There was 4 reddish white spots on there. I tried washing it to make the color bleed and I also tried to put permanent marker on it. Report Spam or Abuse RE: Getting Bleach out of Colored Clothes Post By m gibson (Guest Post) (04/12/2008) I bleach certain colored clothes like my husbands uniforms (he is a plumber) and if done with the right amount of bleach it does not hurt them. I put washer on largest load and put 2 oz bleach in and then 1 full cap of detergent let fill all the way up and let agitate for about 2 min. before putting clothes in DO NOT PUT BRIGHT FULLY COLORED CLOTHES IT WILL BLEACH. but clothes that have white stripes and smaller areas of color this does work. oh yeah and please do not ever mix bleach and amonia this is to the person who tried to take bleach out of clothes with it. when these two chemicals are mixed together the result is a dangerous vapor that can kill you please be careful and read all warning labels on chemicals before use. Report Spam or Abuse Bleach is the enemy. Post By Courtney (Guest Post) (02/06/2008) I had received my brand new Adidas, navy blue sweater today in the mail. Accidently got 4 spots of bleach on it and now the spots are a reddish colour. I lose at life. Report Spam or Abuse RE: Getting Bleach out of Colored Clothes Post By anne (Guest Post) (02/04/2008) You can't get bleach out, it's takes color out period. You can evenly bleach whatever it was though to even out the color, then buy some dye to dye it back or to whatever shade you like (don't ruin any other clothes while doing these). I've done this for various gap shirts that always seem to end up with lighter pink spots on them, aargh. but at least by evening the color out I can wear them again, even if they're not longer the color that they once were. Report Spam or Abuse RE: Getting Bleach out of Colored Clothes Post By kendra (Guest Post) (01/19/2008) Oh My goodness, I was cleaning my bathtub and I used a cleaner with clorox. Well it turned my favortie gray hoodie get small pink blots. Ughh, I can never have anything nice. I got it for Christmas from Victoria's Secret, it probably was worth $50. Report Spam or Abuse RE: Getting Bleach out of Colored Clothes Post By (Guest Post) (01/09/2008) Find the right color pen to cover it. Report Spam or Abuse RE: Getting Bleach out of Colored Clothes Post By Tom (Guest Post) (12/17/2007) I just spilled bleach on my new kaki pants today and reading all of these stories makes me feel so much better. We all share the same pain! Report Spam or Abuse RE: Getting Bleach out of Colored Clothes Post By lexie (Guest Post) (12/03/2007) I am doing a science fair project, and all this stuff you crazy people write. is really useful. thanx Report Spam or Abuse RE: Getting Bleach out of Colored Clothes Post By law-stud (Guest Post) (11/25/2007) I got a brand new shirt on, second time I wear it. I loaded my laundry and bleach had spilled on top of the laundry machine. So I got a brown bleached to pink strip and blotches on my front. I tried to use ammonia and vinegar, no luck. I then tried to use a dremel with a sandpaper head to just scratch and get the bleached fabric off. Well it scratched too far and left a tiny hole in my shirt and made it really thin in areas, and it really did not work, it looks the same. I'm just going back to the store and buy another shirt and bit the bullet. I'm too distraught, my nice expensive shirt ruined. Report Spam or Abuse RE: Getting Bleach out of Colored Clothes Post By (Guest Post) (11/17/2007) ok you all seem to say that bleach cant be undone BUT if the bleach hasnt soaked through the whole garment spray it with hairspray and for a couple of days scrub at it. the remaining unbleached area should be seen after a couple of days of scrubbing. Report Spam or Abuse RE: Getting Bleach out of Colored Clothes Post By Carly (Guest Post) (11/03/2007) My washing machine is broken, and it some how got a bleach stain on my red zip up sweater, Its kinda noticeable, but the hood covers most of it up, except 1 little spot. i was wondering what i could do to just make it less noticeable? HELP Report Spam or Abuse RE: Getting Bleach out of Colored Clothes Post By amanda w (Guest Post) (08/09/2007) please help me i was cleaning my sink with bleach then decide to wash my dress in the sink ahhhhhhhh bleach spots all over it!! how can i get it OUT. Editor's Note: The simple answer is once bleach has taken the color out of something, you can't get the spots out, you need to recolor or redye the areas that were bleached. Report Spam or Abuse RE: Getting Bleach out of Colored Clothes Post by pamphyila (457) | (06/13/2007) Profile | Blog! | Contact If you get a bleach spot on something, you can try to very carefully fill in and match the spot with a marker, a ball point of the same color, a lipstick (say for magenta, applied with a cotton swab), even eyeshadow for lighter colors (The eyeshadow washes out & has to be re-applied.) If you have a light stain, you can use washable color marker loosely applied & spread it evenly by moistening it. So deal with the SPOT, not the whole garment... Report Spam or Abuse RE: Getting Bleach out of Colored Clothes Post By ally (Guest Post) (06/13/2007) I was cleaning the bathroom with clorox when i reached over to wipe the mirror and i now have a bleach stain in my favorite victoria secret shorts. They are soooo cute and they are actually magenta so it turned white and now they look totally disgusting. Ughh... I can never wear them again! Editor's Note: Bleach is very strong and will take the color out of most anything. Make sure to dilute it 1 part bleach to 10 parts water when you use it for cleaning. Report Spam or Abuse RE: Getting Bleach out of Colored Clothes Post By 13 going on 30 (Guest Post) (05/13/2007) OKay the other night i accidently got bleach on my favorite american eagle sweater and i don't know how to get it out the sweater is brown if that helps someone help me! Editor's Note: Bleach removes color so there is no way to "get it out". You will have to redye the area that was bleached. Report Spam or Abuse RE: Getting Bleach out of Colored Clothes Post By Lee Ann (Guest Post) (05/02/2007) Word to the Wise, not just bleach will leave white spots on denim. I have learned the hard way that when using bleach or other strong stain removers to protect the clothing I am wearing while applying the stain remover AND while pouring bleach or any presoak or stain remover into the washer. Splashes have ruined too many of my clothes. Lee Ann Report Spam or Abuse "Bleach" Post By Krista (Guest Post) (04/19/2007) I just went into my bathroom today and saw that there is bleach spots on my favorite purple victorias secret bathrobe, that I got as a gift a few months ago. Its light purple so I don't believe there is any way to even hide it. I am so disappointed in myself and I'm sure my boyfriend (he gave it to me) will be just as disappointed when he finds out what happened. Sorry to vent on here, didn't know where else to go. I feel each person's pain in this type of situation. Report Spam or Abuse RE: Getting Bleach out of Colored Clothes Post By Tony (Guest Post) (02/26/2007) I was doing laundry the other night and when I put my clothes in the dryer and came down to get them my stupid ex friends poured bleach all over my t-shirts that you can't even find anymore. I'm so upset. I'm trying to dye them with Rit but it's not working very well. :( Report Spam or Abuse RE: Getting Bleach out of Colored Clothes Post By Emma (Guest Post) (02/16/2007) I know there is no way of getting bleach out.. but i read somewhere if you re dye an article of clothing it will get a hole in it. Is this true?. I just got bleach on a pair of sweat pants i got about 6 hours ago and i'm pretty mad. Their is just a small spot. If I cover it in permanent marker enough will the marker eventually stay instead of me having to re apply it every time i wash them? Editor's Note: Whenever you get bleach on something, make sure to rinse it as soon as possible. Whether or not it develops a hole (where the bleach was) really depends on the type of fabric and how long the bleach was there before it was rinsed out. You may be able to find something that will cover the spot and look pretty good but you just might need to recolor it after you wash them. Report Spam or Abuse RE: Getting Bleach out of the couch Post By care bear (Guest Post) (12/01/2006) i got bleach on my couch how would i remove it? Editor's Note: Flushing the area with water will dilute it but bleach takes the color out of things. There is no way to remove it. Report Spam or Abuse RE: Getting Bleach out of Colored Clothes Post By noname (Guest Post) (10/17/2006) i got bleach on my polo wat do i do! Editor's Note: No way to undo bleach, it removes the color. About the best you can do is to dye it or cover the place with a patch or decoration of some kind. Report Spam or Abuse RE: Getting Bleach out of Colored Clothes Post By heelllp (Guest Post) (10/09/2006) my friends got bleach on my all time favorite football sweater,, it was navy and now the bleach spots are red.. what can i do? im heart broken Report Spam or Abuse RE: Getting Bleach out of Colored Clothes Post By Jack (Guest Post) (09/13/2006) My tip for jeans: If you're a guy, there shouldn't be a problem with having a bleach stain here or there. Makes it look like you have a job, too! Report Spam or Abuse RE: Getting Bleach out of Colored Clothes Post By Sabrina (Guest Post) (09/02/2006) Hey, i just got bleach on pants i got today - they are nave blue. I need this stain out!!! should i re-dye it , or colour it in with ,marker....hellllp. Report Spam or Abuse RE: Getting Bleach out of Colored Clothes Post By Casey (Guest Post) (08/20/2006) I accidently put bleach in a load of darks and ruined my two favorite tee shirts. After alot of soaking and dyeing and even the use of a perminant marker the spots are still visable and possibly worse because of the sharpy. Does anyone have any old-school (or new-school whatever works) tricks I could use? Report Spam or Abuse RE: Getting Bleach out of Colored Clothes Post by gurth (137) | (08/16/2006) Profile | Contact A friend had bleach spots on an expensive skirt (Woolworths!) and now she is sewing sequins over the spots to create an one of a kind garment. Report Spam or Abuse RE: Getting Bleach out of Colored Clothes Post by pinkchic (3) | (08/16/2006) Contact Sadly, you can't get bleach discoloring out because it is not a stain, it is a place where the dye has been permanently removed. Don't try to redye it without removing the rest of the color. You will add color to the white spot, but also to the surrounding darker area, making it even darker, so the spot will still be visible. Sometimes it is possible to use RIT dye remover to remove or at least lighten the rest of the dye in the garment and then redye it. This doesn't always work. DON'T try to take the rest of the dye out with more bleach. The amount you need would probably weaken or damage the fibers. If this isn't possible, try your hand at embellishing over the problem, or maybe you will have to reuse the fabric for something else, like a pillow, if seeing it wouldn't be too much of a bad reminder. Good luck! Report Spam or Abuse RE: Getting Bleach out of Colored Clothes Post By (Guest Post) (08/16/2006) chlorine bleach mysteriously ruins cotton clothes theres no way to re-dye the fabric. IT WILL NOT TAKE...ARHHHH .IF YOU TRY YOU WILL HAVE A HOLE WHERE THE BLEACH WAS.TRUST ME.."""" Report Spam or Abuse RE: Getting Bleach out of Colored Clothes Post By Me (Guest Post) (07/31/2006) HELP ME PLEASE! I got some bleach on the bottom of my fullmetal alchemist shirt. There are letters on the shirt and patches but luckily the stain is on the lower part of the shirt. The problem is the shirt has a picture of characters from the show on the back and so i dont want to just dye the whole thing. Please help me! I tried a marker but its a different shade of black and soon faded off! :( IS there any way to save my favorite shirt? Report Spam or Abuse RE: Getting Bleach out of Colored Clothes Post by QueenAngie (3) | (07/24/2006) Profile | Contact Here is a thought: stop using liquid bleach. Switch to the powdered bleach or color safe bleach, friends. I'd use permanent dye on the ruined clothing. Or on the jean jacket, could you apply a decorative patch or embroider your name over that spot? Just a thought Report Spam or Abuse RE: Getting Bleach out of Colored Clothes Post By Miki. (Guest Post) (06/26/2006) I just found out the hard way that Cascade has bleach in it-- on my new dress no less--- I will try using the sharpy idea I think Miki Report Spam or Abuse RE: Getting Bleach out of Colored Clothes Post By Josh (Guest Post) (04/28/2006) I was pouring bleach into a trash can and got some bleach sploches on my shirt, how can i get it out Report Spam or Abuse RE: Getting Bleach out of Colored Clothes Post By Genevieve (Guest Post) (04/23/2006) HELP! i borrowed my friends olive jacket and i spilled bleach on it! is there ANY WAY POSSIBLE to un do what has been done!?! AHHHH! HELPPPP! Report Spam or Abuse RE: Getting Bleach out of Colored Clothes Post By georgia (Guest Post) (02/26/2006) i just got bleach on new navy cotton pants it splashed up from the floor and there are tiny little spots on the bottom of the pants near the ankle area too many spots to colour individually so should i dye the whoe garment????? any ideas? Report Spam or Abuse RE: Getting Bleach out of Colored Clothes Post By Mel (Guest Post) (02/22/2006) Just fixed a pair of blue jeans I got on ebay that had bleach stain!!! Sharpie has a line of Fall-ish colors I found at local hobby store. The color has no number or name on it and comes in a pack of probably 12 colors. (Rust, mustard, magenta...) then you see this almost perfect blue jean color...the lid is the color of the ink. Try it...It worked great for me. I touched the spot lightly then immediately rubbed it with my finger very hard. Good Luck. Report Spam or Abuse RE: Getting Bleach out of Colored Clothes Post By davis (Guest Post) (02/18/2006) Anyone could help??? I just got my jeans in bleach with two large spots... Anyone could tell me what is the best thing to do right now? Thanks in advance Report Spam or Abuse RE: Getting Bleach out of Colored Clothes Post By Lucky (Guest Post) (02/12/2006) For solid color items perhaps you could bleach the whole thing, then re-color. Think of it, as a new item in your wardrobe. I dont know if it will work,ive never tried it. Report Spam or Abuse RE: Getting Bleach out of Colored Clothes Post By Violet (Guest Post) (01/08/2006) I got Bleach On my NEW Jacket. It's very depressing. and I live in japan and they sell no dye here What ever can I do??!?! Report Spam or Abuse Redye blue jean jacket that has a silk liner Post By Bob (Guest Post) (01/05/2006) does anyone know how to redye a faded blue jean jacket, (denim), that has faded? It has a silk liner none removeable. I would appreciate any help. Thanks, bob Report Spam or Abuse RE: Getting Bleach out of Colored Clothes Post by ThriftyFun (3735) | (12/05/2005) Profile | Blog! | Contact Hello Leah, I'd advise not using bleach anymore. Bleach is permanent. The only thing you can do is to dye the spots affected. Use an all fabric bleach like Clorox II, not the kind in the bottle. Susan from ThriftyFun Report Spam or Abuse RE: Getting Bleach out of Colored Clothes Post By Leah (Guest Post) (12/05/2005) My husband is going to kill me..This is like the 5th time I have gotten bleach on his clothes..God helo me...What can I do...Leah Report Spam or Abuse RE: Getting Bleach out of Colored Clothes Post By Tamra (Guest Post) (11/27/2005) How can I get dye out of my whites that have been mixed in with the normal clothes? I soaked them in warm water and washing powder straight after and then in a white brightner powder and warm water but none of the colour has come out at all???? Help Report Spam or Abuse RE: Getting Bleach out of Colored Clothes Post by ThriftyFun (3735) | (10/04/2005) Profile | Blog! | Contact Hi Tara, A red shirt really doesn't need to be bleached. Only use bleach in loads that are white and you won't have that problem anymore. As far as the spot on a red shirt, see if you can find some red liquid dye and paint "only" the spot with it. It will be hard to get it to look right but if you are very careful it might not show too much. Another solution, let your boyfriend do his own wash : ) Susan from ThriftyFun Report Spam or Abuse Getting Bleach out of Colored Clothes Post By Tara (Guest Post) (10/04/2005) Ok- I have a dilemma- I am SO careful with the bleach because I've already ruined 2 of my boyfriend's shirts. Well... it happend again today. BUT it isn't all over it. It is usually just a small spot on one part of the shirt!? DOES ANYONE KNOW WHY THAT IS HAPPENING?!? I am SUPER careful with the bleach, after I use it I wipe it down with a white towel and everything. And the shirt I ruined is red... what's the best approach to try and fix it? AND can I redye the WHOLE shirt if it is a Lacoste, with an emblem on the front? HELP ME!! THANKS Report Spam or Abuse RE: Getting Bleach out of Colored Clothes Post By Jessica (Guest Post) (09/05/2005) i have a bleach stain on my favourite green skirt, hhow do i get it out and save my best skirt?? Report Spam or Abuse RE: Getting Bleach out of Colored Clothes Post by ThriftyFun (3735) | (09/04/2005) Profile | Blog! | Contact Hi Everybody, Bleach is permanent. There is no way to remove a bleach spot. About the best you can do is recolor where the color has been removed. Susan from ThriftyFun Report Spam or Abuse RE: Getting Bleach out of Colored Clothes Post By Heather,fl (Guest Post) (09/04/2005) i just got bleach on my bf 100 dollar shirt......i need help gettin it out can anyone tell me what works. it white with gray stripes Report Spam or Abuse RE: Getting Bleach out of Colored Clothes Post By Brandi (Guest Post) (08/30/2005) I got bleach on my friends shirt. there are two large spots on his light brown shirt.what do I do for that color or is there a tan dye to fix it? help Report Spam or Abuse RE: Getting Bleach out of Colored Clothes Post By Kaylin (Guest Post) (08/23/2005) NNNNNOOOOOOOOOOOO i just borrowed a shirt from my bestfriend and i got bleach on it and i cant give it back to her like that.............what do i do???? Report Spam or Abuse Sorry, Bleach Permanently Removes Color Post by ThriftyFun (3735) | (07/30/2005) Profile | Blog! | Contact Hi Katie, Bleach permanently removes color. There is no way to undo it once it is done. Do rinse it out well so that it stops the bleaching and keeps the fabric from totally disinegrating. The best you can do is try to get a sharpie pen about the same color and color it in. Or, buy some Rit liquid dye and paint the spot. Be very careful with bleach. Make sure that if you are using it in the laundry use very little and to let the water fill into the washer before adding it or the clothes. Take care, Susan from ThriftyFun Report Spam or Abuse RE: Getting Bleach out of Colored Clothes Post By Katie (Guest Post) (07/30/2005) NOOO I just got a blob of bleach on my new jeans i got today! pleeeeeease tell me what I can do to get rid of it. I would really appreciate it!!!!!! thanks, katie xx Report Spam or Abuse RE: Getting Bleach out of Colored Clothes Post By Betsy (Guest Post) (06/21/2005) I just got bleach on my favorite jean skirt! It is soaking in hot water right now but it's not working that well! How do I get it out!!!!!!! Report Spam or Abuse RE: Getting Bleach out of Colored Clothes Post By Tanya, Bellingham, WA (Guest Post) (06/06/2005) I got bleach on my black jacket it is made out of 97% cotton and 3% spandex, what can i do? Thanks Report Spam or Abuse Bleach stains on colored clothing Post by ThriftyFun (3735) | (04/03/2005) Profile | Blog! | Contact Find a crayon to match the color needing to be redyed.Color over the spot .Use an old cotton rag and iron over the colored spot with the cloth between the hot iron and clothing. The heat will set the color in.Usually works pretty good---have to say it looks better than a white spot. Sharon from Ky Report Spam or Abuse RE: Getting Bleach out of Colored Clothes Post By Patrick (Guest Post) (03/17/2005) I had accidentally put bleach on the shirt that my girlfriend had gave me for Christmas becasue i was trying to get a chocolate milk stain that my clumbsy cousin had put on there and i was wondering if you can tell me how to do it !Please! Report Spam or Abuse RE: Getting Bleach out of Colored Clothes Post By brooke (Guest Post) (02/10/2005) i got blaech in my jeans right on the butt how do i get them out by tonight? Report Spam or Abuse RE: Getting Bleach out of Colored Clothes Post By Grace from Utah (Guest Post) (10/13/2004) I have a pair of jeans and I got a pretty good spot of bleach on one of the legs and now I'm afraid they are ruined is there any way possible I can fix this problem without making them worse? How can you redye it without the stain showing? Do you have to bleach out all of the coloring then dye them? PLEASE HELP Report Spam or Abuse RE: Getting Bleach out of Colored Clothes Post by ThriftyFun (3735) | (08/28/2004) Profile | Blog! | Contact Bleach is a permanent color remover. There is really no way to restore color to a place that has been bleached except dye the whole shirt. Report Spam or Abuse