To remove tie dye from white clothes, a common and effective method is using a bleach solution.
Removing Tie Dye with Bleach
Using a diluted bleach solution is a specific way to strip unwanted color, like tie dye, from white fabrics. This method is detailed below:
Steps to Remove Tie Dye:
- Prepare the Solution: Start by adding ¼ cup of Clorox® Disinfecting Bleach to one gallon of water in a plastic dishpan.
- Submerge the Item: Fully submerge the tie-dyed white item in this bleach solution.
- Soak Carefully: Allow the item to soak for up to 5 minutes. You might see the color starting to lift or disappear immediately, or it could take the full 5 minutes.
- Important Note: Do not let the item soak for longer than 5 minutes to avoid potential damage to the fabric.
- Rinse and Wash: After the soaking time, carefully remove the item from the bleach solution, rinse thoroughly with water, and then wash it as you normally would, preferably separately, using detergent.
This bleach treatment should significantly reduce or completely remove the tie dye color from your white garments.
