Help!!! How do I get red dye out of white?

I bought a gorgeous skirt for DD which was red and white and I put it in the washing machine to wash before she wears it and the red dye has run into the white material! I then listened to my DH and tried soaking it in Napisan colour and it's even worse! Serves me right taking advise from DH who is a disaster when it comes to laundry! Anyway I'm praying that someone can help - is there any way I can get the red dye out of the white? :pray:

TIA!

Could you soak the white bit (that has red in it) in white king IFKWIM ?

A TIP .... My mum allways put Salt in the wash when she did not want colours to run ... it works

You need to buy a sachet from the supermarket that is excellent.
I used it when DH's grandmother did a load of washing for us when we visited her in WA and all our whites came out pink!

Buy a couple as sometimes it needs a few goes.

Brand name: Dylon
I think it's called Colour Run Remover

Good luck!

Thanks for the replies ladies!

Wouldloveabubba - unfortunately the skirt is layered so it goes red/white/red/white - iykwim?

Thanks for the tip Taurean78 will have to get to the supermarket tomorrow.

No worries hun, just dont forget the salt next time, though I must admit I have done the same :redface:

Claire- Make sure you get the color safe color run remover. There are two, one for whites, one for colors. If you don't use the color safe one the red will all be drawn out. ;)

I would have thought that it was the manufacturer's responsibility, when making multicolored items, to make sure the dyes were colourfast so they didn't cross-contaminate... Unless there were clear washing instructions which you ignored, I would be complaining to the store/manufacturer.
(It's different for solid coloured items - I don't expect them to be colourfast)

Ooh thanks for that Falguni, will make sure I get the colour one!

Shades I thought the same thing. I checked the washing instructions and all it said was 'Wash dark colours seperately'. Hmm I might send an email to the store as I bought it online.

Claire - you can always bring it back to where you purchased it. I would say the item is defective if you followed the washing instructions and it still bled. They have to take back defective items under the law although they may give you a hard time - don't ack down. And if you paid by a credit card that comes with purchase protection you may have another avenue to puruse. I know you want the skirt but you shouldn't be left with something that isn't wearable and no refund.

Thanks buliej, I sent them an email this morning so fingerscrossed they agree to a refund.

Claire - here's some legal "stuff" you can mention to them if they give you a hard time:

Under the Trade Practises Act you have statutory rights which cannot be excluded, limited, or changed in any way by a retailer or trader.

Fair trading laws are slightly different in each state, but your rights are essentially the same everywhere in Australia. They are: that any product you purchased will be yours entirely; that the product will be of merchantable quality, and fit for its purpose; that any goods bought will match the description or sample; and that a product will be free from hidden defects. If the product you have purchased does not meet any of these standards, then you are entitled to return the product and receive a refund.

If the product does meet these standards then you are not legally entitled to a refund. So if you change your mind about a product, or you realise you can't afford it, or it turns out to be too big or too small, or you bought a blue one but now you'd like it in brown, or you bought it as a gift for your uncle but he's already got one, then you must rely on the discretion of the retailer as to whether or not you can get a refund or exchange. [obviously, none of this applies to you]

To claim a refund, you should return the goods within a reasonable timeframe, and you should not dispose of or destroy the goods or damage them further. You will also need to provide proof of purchase, such as the store's receipt or credit card receipt, and, of course, give details of how the product is defective or unsuitable.

It is illegal for a retailer to refuse a refund where a product has a hidden defect - EVEN IF they have a sign that says "no refunds" (such a sign is illegal as you are always entitled to a refund for a defective product).

You can find other stuff throw the links on this website:

The Source :: find :: Consumer Rights

Thanks so much for the info buliej! Would this apply to NZ too as that is where the store I bought it from is located?

That I don't know - google in the NZ search area something like "consumer rights defective product" - you should get some info - I'd do it for you but I have to get some work done....

Thanks buliej I really appreciate all of your help!