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"We use dance colour on top of self-tanning to deepen the tan for competitions. My partner's white bow ties, shirts and collars get very stained due to a dye being used in the dance colour product.
This can be removed by using Dylon Run-Away (made in the U.K.) This product is for removing dye stains in light-coloured clothing that has been washed with strong colours that are not colourfast. The solution is very strong and one must follow the instructions very carefully."
Sent in by Beryl Stout, slightly edited by me
For cooking oil stains on clothes, spray Doom fly spray on the area, leave for 5 minutes and then soak in very hot soapy water for about 30 minutes and wash as normal. Magic, all the grease, oil has gone.
Courtesy of Madelyn Armstrong
There are products on the market but the names differ country by country.
In the U.K. there is one called "Dygon". http://www.dylon.co.uk/household/FabrCare/Colorun.htm
If the material will withstand it a mild chlorine bleach solution may be the answer.
For coloured fabrics and whites that cannot tolerate chlorine bleach, soak in an enzyme presoak product, (like Shout®), then launder.
Hydrogen peroxide is the most common household remedy for such things. It can be bought in chemists (pharmacies) and is sold in different strengths - ask for 20 volume strength. This is suitable for coloured items but test for colour fastness on each garment first.
Mix 1 part to 6 parts water and soak for 30 minutes or until the stain has cleared.
Hydrogen peroxide is also good for removing food dye stains such as curry.
I had the same problem some years ago with my son's yellow teeshirt - having tried everything else I could think of I had nothing to lose, so I left it soaking overnight in a diluted bleach solution (expecting it to come up with white patches) but, in fact, it did the trick. The colour was restored and he was able to wear it for many for years. As I say, though, it does depend on the material and dyes used on the shirt in question.
In the future try soaking such items in salt before the first wash as this helps to set the colours or Dylon make a Colour protection product specially made for this purpose. |
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