Problems Washing Red Clothing

RE: Problems Washing Red Clothing Post By Andrea (Guest Post) (02/19/2008) I have been having a terrible time washing red or pink clothes. I am not just talking about the first washing either. This can happen on the 10th washing. They end up looking like purple and red tie die and it is a pain to get out. I do have well water but had not this problem in the past. This started within the last 8 months and nothing has changed ie, type of detergent. Any suggestions? Report Spam or Abuse RE: Problems Washing Red Clothing Post by SweetCali40 (122) | (01/05/2007) Profile | Contact I live in the desert and our well water is the worst in the U.S. I was told a long time ago to use only liquid detergent in my machine. I don't have time to wait for the washer to fill with water so I put the detergent under the running water in my machine from the measuring cup. If I'm washing the clothing for the first time ie. jeans or colored clothes I don't wash with detergent but instead use vinegar. (about 1 cup per small load) this sets the color. Rinse and launder as usual. I have used Gain for many years and haven't had problems with my clothes streaking or bleeding. ALWAYS wash with cold water and save the hot water for whites. Do you have a water softener? if not invest! With well water, vinegar is your best friend (use in your hair to keep it looking and feeling healthy) Report Spam or Abuse RE: Problems Washing Red Clothing Post By Heather (Guest Post) (01/05/2007) We have well water too, but I don't find that an issue. With red clothes--I use a product called Shout Catchers. It's about $3.00 a box and I have reused them if it didn't collect enough dye. Report Spam or Abuse RE: Problems Washing Red Clothing Post by Firedancer67 (20) | (01/04/2007) Profile | Blog! | Contact Well.. a deep subject!! the problem may be that you are putting the clothes in first then the soap?? If so fill the barrel in the washer with the soap and water first, let it agitate a few then put the clothes in. There may be a chemical reaction between the well water and the soap Well water is full of minerals and manufacturers don't alway take that into consideration. Just for future reference for everyone: never pour soap directly on to dry clothes when filling the washer make sure the barrel is full of water first. As for your ruined items dissolve some oxyclean or generic therein in HOT water in the emtpy washer let it cool then wash load. Good luck Report Spam or Abuse RE: Problems Washing Red Clothing Post By Tanya (Guest Post) (01/04/2007) Since Tide is one of the harshest detergents, I would guess that it might be the culprit. I would try a milder detergent. Hope this helps. Report Spam or Abuse