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How to rescue a white top put in dark wash by mistake?

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Q2C4 · 11/12/2022 17:38

I stupidly managed to put a white top in a dark wash and now it's a horrible shade of grey. Is there anything I can do to rescue it before I consign it to the textile recycling?

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serenaisaknobhead · 11/12/2022 17:40

Bleach?

iwasaterribleteen · 11/12/2022 17:41

If you can't get it nice and white again you could dye it a darker colour altogether!

Crabbi · 11/12/2022 17:44

Can it stand a hot wash? I did that with one of mine, then left it outside for nearly a week for the sun to bleach it (washed it again after!). Doesn’t matter if it’s cold or raining, the UV is magic!

Nepoyeah · 11/12/2022 17:45

Lingerie whitener?

Nepoyeah · 11/12/2022 17:46

vamooshcleans.com/products/vamoosh-lingerie-whitener

or prob even better, dylon sos dye remover

BasiliskStare · 11/12/2022 17:47

There is a thing called Dr Beckmann - I have saved whites before now but look it up because you will have to weigh up how much the top cost and how much Dr Beckman costs www.amazon.co.uk/Dr-Beckmann-Colour-Run-Remover/dp/B07VV49K2M/ref=asc_df_B07VV49K2M/?tag=googshopuk-21&linkCode=df0&hvadid=606705584810&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=15560641005161811879&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=1006886&hvtargid=pla-1733060882325&psc=1

Q2C4 · 11/12/2022 17:57

Thanks all - I have it soaking in vanish now... will try the hot wash / UV trick next & see how I go!

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Furball · 11/12/2022 17:59

I haven't used it - but i have heard good things about Ace Whites Bleach, you get it in most supermarkets and it is designed to bring the whiteness back to fabrics

wonkylegs · 11/12/2022 18:03

Dr Beckmann colour run remover has saved many a piece of clothing my mother washed with things that run (and a couple by me too)
It's good and even saved a navy blue and white striped top I had which was blue and pink after a wash with my brothers red rugby shirt.

newtb · 11/12/2022 18:32

There are sheets like colour catchers that restore whites. You could try washing with a colour catcher or 2 to mop up the dye.

slowquickstep · 12/12/2022 17:20

Napisan ( used for nappies) great for sorting out whites. Soak the top overnight then wash in the machine with other whites.

schmalex · 12/12/2022 17:22

Dr Beckmann works a treat! Saved a beautiful cream Sezane blouse that my DH had turned grey.

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