Found the answer to my own question: Keep the Color Like New To make clothing stay the bright new color, try this tip. It works on all washable clothing. To a washing machine with enough cold water in it to cover clothes plus an extra inch ...
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How to Make Discount Yarns Colorfast ... How to Make a Black Leather Purse Colorfast ... Introduction to Steaming Clothes...
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www.ehow.com/how_5210690_colorfast-clothing.html
www.ehow.com/how_5210690_colorfast-clothing.html
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andcautious stain removal keeps clothes in wearable condition longer and helps reduce clothing costs. ... Knowing this information helps you make better judgments about stain removal procedures. ... Be aware, however, that some colored sponges or paper towels are not colorfast and can bleed onto the fabric you are treating,
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web.extension.uiuc.edu/regions/SIfamily/more/stain_remo...
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If there are no warnings on the label, it is probably safe to assume the fabric is colorfast. The "colorfast" means the fabric retains its original hue without fading or running and can be satisfactorily washed. ... As a general rule, always add detergent to the washing machine first, add the water and then the clothes.
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lancaster.unl.edu/home/articles/2003/clothingdyes.shtml
lancaster.unl.edu/home/articles/2003/clothingdyes.shtml
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Reds and or Bright Colors- Colorfast pinks, purples, reds, and oranges can be mixed together to make a full load. Warning, red clothing is notorious for losing its color and bleeding onto other fabrics. When in doubt wash reds separately. ... As long as your method gets your clothes clean and keeps them intact,
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Quick and cautious stain removal keeps clothes in wearable condition for a longer time and thus helps reduce clothing costs. This bulletin explains how to remove many stains from washable fabrics using easily ... Salt to make dyes colorfast: Today's dyes cannot be increased in colorfastness by soaking in salt water.
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ohioline.osu.edu/outside/stainrem.html
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Read the care label in your clothes to make sure that your garment will not be damaged when you attempt to remove the stain. ... Making Cottons Colorfast; How to make cotton items such as jeans or dark bed sheets colorfast(colors don't run) and newer looking longer. Place new items (i.e. jeans or a sheet set) in the washer...
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www.angelfire.com/pa4/bus/clothcare.html
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You can order Synthrapol from Amazon: ... How can I set the dye in the clothes I just bought? ... The problem with this question is that you don't know what dye was used, when you buy clothing. A treatment that will help set acid dyes will tend to strip off fiber reactive dyes, while the carbonate that will set fiber reactive...
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www.pburch.net/dyeing/FAQ/settingdye.shtml
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Soak the garment into the solution. I colorfast each garment separately. If you wish to do one big batch, make sure you soak clothes of the same color.
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www.themrsg.com/2008/10/colorfasting-clothes.html
www.themrsg.com/2008/10/colorfasting-clothes.html
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