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MaksonMakson Posts: 30,489
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So I decided to wear my favourite white shirt inside a purple sweater last weekend. I noticed the next day that the purple dye from my jumper was after coming off on my shirt under the armpit area:( The dye obviously ran there as I was in quite a sweaty club.

Is there any way I can get the whiteness back? It was a crisp white designer shirt so I don't want to throw it away:(
Obviously the dye doesn't come out in a normal wash.
An tips please on what might work?

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    [Deleted User][Deleted User] Posts: 4,864
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    Maybe try washing it with Colour Catcher or Glo White?
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    MaksonMakson Posts: 30,489
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    orangebird wrote: »
    Maybe try washing it with Colour Catcher or Glo White?

    Thanks, I'll keep an eye out for those in the supermarket tomorrow
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    morecowbellmorecowbell Posts: 1,491
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    You could also try washing bleach. It's about a pound for a box. Please be warned however....this is different to domestos! Do not put normal bleach on it as it will stain it yellow!
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    MaksonMakson Posts: 30,489
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    morecowbell wrote: »
    You could also try washing bleach. It's about a pound for a box. Please be warned however....this is different to domestos! Do not put normal bleach on it as it will stain it yellow!

    That's exactly what my mother said tonight when I suggested putting a cup of bleach over it in the sink:o
    I don't think I've seen washing bleach on sale before in my local supermarket but I'll look for it tomorrow.
    Thanks for the advice!
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    [Deleted User][Deleted User] Posts: 1,163
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    Use stain devil for ink /dye. Don't leave it on for longer than it says as it may discolour the white area.

    I used bleach on permanent pen marker on my expensive new linen white pants as nothing else worked. I watched it every 5 minutes to ensure it didn't turn a nasty yellow. Unfortunately bleach doesn't work on everything and some stains will not come out.

    Whatever you do - DO NOT IRON THE STAINED AREA as the HEAT will SET the DYE. Only iron once the stain is out.
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