Ann The Gran Community

As a quilter, I have been using "Dye Catcher Sheets" for about 5 years when washing quilts I have made and purchased.  Wish this product was around 10 years ago when 3 quilts were completely destroyed in the wash with dark dye running throughout.

Last week, I threw in a heather green hoodie with 5 white blouses and a yellow knit top.  Whether it was a slip of the hand or a slip of the memory on the hoodie but it did not belong in the light wash.  The entire load was green.  Haven't done that since I was a new bride a million years ago.

Online, I began looking for a product to remove this dye.  Lo and behold, it was suggested to use these Dye Catcher Sheets to remove the dye.  Supposedly, when dye is transferred, it is not imbedded into the fabric, but actually laying on the fabric.  So, for good measure, I threw in 3 Dye Catcher Sheets - desparate measures.  It worked.  Dye gone and blouses were white as could be.  The yellow knit top too was back to its' original state.

Joan

Joan,

Where do you find these fabulous "Dye Catcher Sheets"?

We can all relate to the husband's pink underware and socks. I have to get some of these.

Nancy

At the grocery store or were laundry products are sold - http://www.shoutitout.com/preserve-colors.aspx

Hi!

When I first started using the Dye Catcher Sheets 5 or so years ago, Woolite manufactured them.  They have since gone off the market as far as I can tell.

However, they are now being manufactured by Shout and Carbona; both of which are outstanding in their field for their stain removing properties.  I keep both of these brands around and since I found out they can do damage control after the fact, have put more boxes in my "inventory".

They can be purchased in grocery stores and discount stores and probably the drug store chains.  Although they are great for quilts and general laundry, think Machine Embroidery as well.  Especially for those who do not prewash or if a project is being done on a dark background for their embroidering "masterpieces".

Joan

That is amazing!  What will we need next?  What will they think of next?

Pat

Thanks for the great information, I'm going to purchase some "Dye Catcher Sheets".

I just yesterday washed a load of whites and didn't see I had a red sock mixed in....yep, you guessed it...my hubby just loves his pink undies  lol !

Marsha