Remove Pink Stains From White Clothes Easily With This Laundry Method

Even with meticulous laundry sorting, a colored item can sneak into a white wash, leading to frustrating dye stains. Whether it's a red sock or any other color causing the havoc, quick action and the right laundry method can salvage your white clothes.

Preventive Tip

Clean your washer after a color-bleeding incident to avoid future pink streaks. Fill the washer with hot water, add a cup of chlorine bleach, and run a complete cycle before your next laundry session.

How to Get Pink Out of Clothes: A Four-Step Solution

Materials Needed:

• Washer, tub, or large sink
• Dryer or drying rack
• Oxygen bleach powder
• Laundry detergent
• Chlorine bleach

Instructions:

1. Remove the Offending Item:

   • Identify and take out the item causing the color change.

2. Soak Away the Dye:

   • Prepare an oxygen bleach solution per label instructions.
   • Soak the stained laundry for at least four hours.
   • Oxygen bleach is safe for both white and colored clothes on most fabrics, excluding wool or silk.

3. Check the Stains:

   • After four hours, assess the stained items.
   • If dye persists, drain the solution, prepare a fresh batch, and soak for another four hours.

4. Wash and Dry:

   • Wash the clothes with regular detergent once the dye transfer is gone.
   • Dry in an automatic dryer or on a drying rack.

Additional Tips:

• Check for lingering color before using a hot dryer to avoid setting any remaining stains.
• For stubborn pink stains on white cotton, use a diluted chlorine bleach solution.

FAQ

Q: Can pink dye be removed by soaking clothes in chlorine bleach? A: Yes, but use caution. Mix one gallon of water with three tablespoons of chlorine bleach for up to five minutes. Rinse immediately, repeating if needed.

Q: Will hydrogen peroxide remove pink dye stains? A: Yes, mix half a cup of hydrogen peroxide with a gallon of water, soak for 15-20 minutes, and rinse. Repeat if necessary.

Q: Why did the pink streaks happen? A: Even colorfast fabrics may bleed initially. Test for bleeding by rubbing a wet cotton swab on an inside seam before washing suspect items separately.

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