Mamas_Girl Posted December 12, 2011 Report Share Posted December 12, 2011 (edited) Okay, so the other day I wore a brand new blouse, never washed. It was purple and it bled all over my 100% polyester "thermals." I've tried washing them, putting them through Oxi-Clean, and trust me, this dye stays on these better than it does the blouse! It takes so long to order, not to mention the fact that they're brand-new. Any thoughts or advise would be greatly appreciated. I mean, they're literally baby girl pink, and hot pink under the armpit/arm area where it rubbed more! Am I best off to just pitch these? Would you consider keeping them to wear under the same blouse in the future? Thought? Edited December 12, 2011 by Mamas_Girl Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
applepansy Posted December 12, 2011 Report Share Posted December 12, 2011 Did you soak them in a Oxiclean solution? Not just run through the wash with Oxiclean added??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
annewandering Posted December 12, 2011 Report Share Posted December 12, 2011 I have no idea. We just got some nice new ones. My husband did a couple loads of wash and put his new levis in which load? gee i wonder. Now they are all grey. Of course they were all hot dried after so doubt they will ever be better than faded gray. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beefche Posted December 13, 2011 Report Share Posted December 13, 2011 Ha! I washed something with our garments that turned them ash-gray. I used Oxyclean and Clorox2. I put my washer on the soak cycle and it took 3 soak/wash cycles in a row, but they turned almost like new. They aren't as white as brand new, but they are close. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mamas_Girl Posted December 13, 2011 Author Report Share Posted December 13, 2011 Did you soak them in a Oxiclean solution? Not just run through the wash with Oxiclean added???Yeah, they've been soaking for about 10 hours now, and they're no better. I agitate them by hand every couple of hours. I just keep hoping. They say not to use chlorine bleach, but I wonder... at this point, what do I have to lose? I just can't believe the blouse is still as purple as ever! Thanks to everyone for the answers! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miztrniceguy Posted December 13, 2011 Report Share Posted December 13, 2011 Add peroxide to the water. 1 cup, and let it soak overnight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mamas_Girl Posted December 13, 2011 Author Report Share Posted December 13, 2011 Add peroxide to the water. 1 cup, and let it soak overnight.They've been soaking about 12 hours right now. Do you mean to rinse them and then add the peroxide, or add it to the oxyclean? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pam Posted December 13, 2011 Report Share Posted December 13, 2011 I learned long ago, never wear red or purple without washing first. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mamas_Girl Posted December 13, 2011 Author Report Share Posted December 13, 2011 Thanks! I just learned that one. I'm just so long armed that I hate to wash shirts anymore often than necessary. Even 100% polyester manages to shrink up some on me, don't ask how cause that remains a mystery. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iggy Posted December 13, 2011 Report Share Posted December 13, 2011 I have a pair of DriSilque bottoms that have been stained in odd areas by a pair of light red capri's. Over time the red faded to pink and now after about 6 months they are barely pink. I use powdered bleach (all color bleach) and Oxi plus liquid detergent on our garments. About the only thing that won't come out is tomato based food stains. Hubby wears the cotton jersey and I wear DriSilque. I wash them separately too. You could see if Rit has a product to help you - Laundry First Aid Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miztrniceguy Posted December 13, 2011 Report Share Posted December 13, 2011 oxyclean is detergent with peroxide. so just use your own detergent and a cup of peroxide, get it all mixed up and then soak for 12 hours. Then add a little liquid bleach and wash. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sister_in_faith Posted December 13, 2011 Report Share Posted December 13, 2011 And I'd keep them to wear under the same shirt... why not!?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
annewandering Posted December 13, 2011 Report Share Posted December 13, 2011 And I'd keep them to wear under the same shirt... why not!?!Thats a good idea because that shirt is going to bleed color more. You might want to use some salt and vinegar to soak the shirt in to fix the color a bit better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mamas_Girl Posted December 13, 2011 Author Report Share Posted December 13, 2011 Thats a good idea because that shirt is going to bleed color more. You might want to use some salt and vinegar to soak the shirt in to fix the color a bit better.Ah, thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
applepansy Posted December 14, 2011 Report Share Posted December 14, 2011 Yeah, they've been soaking for about 10 hours now, and they're no better. I agitate them by hand every couple of hours. I just keep hoping. They say not to use chlorine bleach, but I wonder... at this point, what do I have to lose? I just can't believe the blouse is still as purple as ever! Thanks to everyone for the answers!I've used Clorox in this situation. This was prior to Oxiclean being available. Its the nylon content that will will yellow and the bleach can weaken the elastic. If the Oxiclean isn't working then add a spash of bleach and see what happens. Do not let them soak long. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
applepansy Posted December 14, 2011 Report Share Posted December 14, 2011 I just had another thought. Kirby makes a product called Lickity Split. This stuff gets red stains out of everything I've tried it on. I think if I was in your situation I would combine peroxide and Lickity Split and soak. The Lickity Split says its citrus based. Which makes me wonder if Citric Acid with Peroxide might not work too. Just some thoughts as I was reading through the rest of the thread. BTW, Citric Acid can be bought at most pharmacies with out a prescription. (I use Citric Acid to make my wonderful "Water with a Kick" drink. Addition: I'm half tempted to get out an old pair of garments I haven't cut up yet and see if and of this will work. Of course it will depend on the dye that turns everything pink. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted December 14, 2011 Report Share Posted December 14, 2011 Rit makes a dye-type product called Bluing or something like that, to restore white things to whiteness (which actually involves blue somehow I guess?). I'd joke that it's like repentance in a box, but that would be irreverent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
applepansy Posted December 14, 2011 Report Share Posted December 14, 2011 Rit makes a dye-type product called Bluing or something like that, to restore white things to whiteness (which actually involves blue somehow I guess?). I'd joke that it's like repentance in a box, but that would be irreverent.I miss bluing. Yes!!! I'm old. Bluing used to come in a bottle. Only a few drops were used. It is like blue dye. Bluing counteracts the yellowing, but it won't do much for red. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted December 14, 2011 Report Share Posted December 14, 2011 Oh, okay. See, I don't know what I'm talking about. But I have seen bluing at Winco (regional grocery chain). If I have my color wheel calibrated correctly, what you need is some greening. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jennarator Posted December 14, 2011 Report Share Posted December 14, 2011 I am learning so much from this thread, like how hard it is to get the red out. So, bleach would ruin it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mamas_Girl Posted December 14, 2011 Author Report Share Posted December 14, 2011 FWIW, the blouse is a very pretty reddish/purple almost silky type 97% polyester and 3% spandex, made in Indonesia and manufactured for Worthington, sold by JC Penney. The thermals were long sleeved so lots of seem rubbing, thus hot pink where it rubs and baby girl pink everywhere else. Really it is sorta pretty the way it is, but... Does WalMart sell Lickity Split? My husband has a sensitive nose so I have to buy unscented laundry stuff, which means I don't look over anything, just go straight for the Tide. I wonder at what point the stain's set? I've tried normal washing (but not drying), I've tried Oxyclean 12 hour soak... I can probably try this if I can get the citric acid -- after this I may just give up and order a replacement, but keep this for this blouse, and other red based blouses. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
applepansy Posted December 15, 2011 Report Share Posted December 15, 2011 I am learning so much from this thread, like how hard it is to get the red out. So, bleach would ruin it?Bleach can yellow the nylon and bleach will weaken elastic. They key to using bleach on garments is to not let it soak more than just a minute or two.So... bleach carefully used won't ruin it. Just be careful. Bleach will even eat holes in cotton fabrics if left to soak. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
applepansy Posted December 15, 2011 Report Share Posted December 15, 2011 FWIW, the blouse is a very pretty reddish/purple almost silky type 97% polyester and 3% spandex, made in Indonesia and manufactured for Worthington, sold by JC Penney. The thermals were long sleeved so lots of seem rubbing, thus hot pink where it rubs and baby girl pink everywhere else. Really it is sorta pretty the way it is, but... Does WalMart sell Lickity Split? My husband has a sensitive nose so I have to buy unscented laundry stuff, which means I don't look over anything, just go straight for the Tide. I wonder at what point the stain's set? I've tried normal washing (but not drying), I've tried Oxyclean 12 hour soak... I can probably try this if I can get the citric acid -- after this I may just give up and order a replacement, but keep this for this blouse, and other red based blouses.No you can only buy Lickity Split from Kirby ( Kirby carpet shampoo and cleaning products ) . Its used for carpet. I've used it on other fabrics. I've really been amazed at how well it works.I googled it and found it at Amazon.Hot water will let a stain. A hot dryer will set a stain too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMGuy Posted December 15, 2011 Report Share Posted December 15, 2011 I've got some really nice olive drab ones that I used to wear a lot. :-) I think you are ok to continue to use them after doing what you can to get them back to white. I am sure that the Lord does not want us to be wasteful. You did not try to dye them to a color you prefer more...it just happened. I am sure it does not change the intent or the meaning behind the garment. You are fine. -RM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
annewandering Posted December 15, 2011 Report Share Posted December 15, 2011 Yesterday we were in town and since our washer is busted we took a load of clothes to our daughters to do. There were some of the grey ones from being washed with new levis in the load. They had arm and hammer laundry soap. The garments are sparkling new bought white now!! I was totally amazed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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