For the last two weeks, I have been battling a problem. I decided to wear my Vintage Velvet Scarf over with a white shirt that has a blue pattern on it. The scarf is red, a fairly dark red. It had been washed by machine with other reds. I am sure you know where I am going with this.
Yes, it rubbed red dye off on the shirt all day long. I noticed around 2 pm. I double checked. Yes, the pockets on the shirt seemed to bear the brunt of the dye.
My search for what to do only turned up the treatment for unknown stains. I started with a spray on spot cleaner which helped. Graduated to the dish detergent and that helped a little more. That and a run through the washing machine took it most of the problem away. It was still visible on the edges of the pockets.
Today was the ammonia and white vinegar day. The pattern seems to be stable and I think the tiniest bit of pink is still visible. I have to wait for the shirt to dry and see where I am at.
I believe the Vintage Velvet scarf made out of Muench Touch Me is due for some individual attention. I want to see if bleeds in water. If it does, I want to put a stop to that.
I think I didn't know that all the excess dye hadn't washed out because it went through the laundry with some other reds.
Drive By
12 years ago

