How to Remove Dye Transfer Stains from Any Type of Clothes | Tide (2024)

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How to Remove Dye Transfer Stains from Any Type of Clothes | Tide? ›

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Start by adding ¼ cup Clorox^® Disinfecting Bleach to one gallon of water in a plastic dishpan. Fully submerge items in the bleach solution for up to 5 minutes. You may notice the color coming off immediately, or it may take the full 5 minutes (but don't let any item soak for longer than 5 minutes).

The acid in vinegar is suitable for removing dye stains. Mix it with equal parts water, spray it on the affected fabric, and let it soak in for 15 to 30 minutes before rinsing thoroughly.

Always remember to test for colorfastness in an inconspicuous area before using the product. For best results, add all powders to water before adding fabrics. Can I use OxiClean™ Versatile Stain Remover to remove dye transfer stains? OxiClean™ Versatile Stain Remover is not designed to remove these types of stains.

And it works well in treating blood, mildew, fruit and vegetable, and dye-transfer stains. Even though it is a very mild form of bleach, it is best to test hydrogen peroxide on colored clothes in an inconspicuous spot (e.g., the hem or inside seam) to make sure the colors don't fade.

Take a white cloth and dampen it with a commercial stain remover, rubbing alcohol, hairspray, or any clear solvent that is 90% alcohol. Dab the stain with the white cloth repeatedly, and the dye should keep transferring from your garment onto the white cloth. Afterward, rinse in warm water.

Sponge the stained area with a dry-cleaning solvent; let it air-dry. Soak the stain in a solution of one cup of liquid laundry detergent and a few drops of ammonia (Caution: Never mix chlorine bleach and ammonia - the resulting fumes are hazardous) for at least 30 minutes. Launder using liquid laundry detergent.

Pre-Soak in Chlorine or Oxygen-Based Bleach

Submerge the garment and allow it to soak for at least eight hours or overnight. If the stain remains and the clothing is white, do another soak with one gallon of water and one-fourth cup of chlorine bleach. Soak for 15 minutes and rinse with plenty of cold water.

To remove color bleed, avoid using a dryer which can set the stain; instead soak garments with laundry detergent, vinegar or oxygen-based bleach depending on fabric type and dye strength.

OxiClean™ MaxForce™ is not designed to be used on dry clean only fabrics and should not be used on wool or silk items.

How to get dye bleed out of clothes? ›

Vinegar and oxygen-based bleach are effective solutions for tackling color bleed on clothes. They work well to restore fabric dyed unintentionally without causing further damage. Mix white vinegar with an equal part of water to create a solution capable of reversing color bleed.

Mix equal parts vinegar and baking soda to form a paste and apply it to the red dye stain. Gently rub the paste into the fabric, allowing it to sit for approximately 30 minutes. Afterward, soak the garment in a mixture of vinegar and cold water for an additional 30 minutes.

Combine two cups of cool water, one tablespoon of dishwashing soap and one tablespoon of white vinegar. Apply the mixture to the stain with a cloth and let it sit for up to 30 minutes. Gently dab the stain with cold water until it dissipates. Once done, apply rubbing alcohol and dab to remove the stain.