Most new garments can bleed a bit for the first few laundry cycles, so washing newer items alone or only with like colors is a great way to avoid dye transfer. But to restore items that have picked up fugitive colors in the wash cycle, you can try a bleach soaking solution, as long as the items are safely bleachable.
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What you need
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Clorox® Disinfecting Bleach with CLOROMAX®
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Plastic dishpan
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Gloves
Steps to remove ink from clothing
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Check fabrics for bleachability
First, be sure items are bleachable. Check for colorfastness before proceeding.
TipNever bleach wool, silk, mohair, leather or Spandex.
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Mix a bleach solution
Combine ¼ cup bleach and 1 gallon cool water in a dishpan.
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Soak items
Wearing gloves, soak clothing in bleach solution for up to – but no longer than – 5 minutes.
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Rinse and dry
Rinse out the items thoroughly with clean water, and air dry.
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Repeat if necessary
If items are still discolored, repeat the bleaching process.