How long should I let the treated fabric sit in Ritz dye remover, before simply returning it to the store?


How long should I let the treated fabric sit in Ritz dye remover, before simply returning it to the store?

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Rit Color Remover Removes Dyes
Rit dye powder- color remover 2 oz

Rit Color Remover

Rit Color Remover removes or reduces fabric color before dyeing. It will also safely remove dye stains on solid white items washed by mistake with colored items.

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If you've used Rit Color Remover (not Ritz!) on it, you probably should not return either the fabric or the chemical to the store, even if it did not work.

Rit Color Remover works much better if you cook your fabric with it, in a very large non-aluminum cooking pot on top of the stove. It will not work if you just soak your fabric in it at room temperature. Sometimes it works in very hot tap water, but not always. It is easiest to use in the washing machine, but the water there does not get hot enough for maximum effectiveness.

Some dyes are removed very well by Rit Color Remover, while other dyes will remain untouched no matter what you do to them. This is not because the Rit Color Remover is defective, but just because not all dyes are dischargeable. The one way to know whether it will work on something you've got is to try it.

Here are the instructions for using Rit Color Remover:

"Stove-top method. Wash items as usual. Do not dry. Fill large stainless steel or porcelain enamel pot (not aluminum or non-stick) with water, allowing room for items. Heat water to simmer [190°F or 87°C]. Carefully add Color Remover, pouring just above water level. (AVOID BREATHING DUST. USE WITH ADEQUATE VENTILATION.) Stir to dissolve thoroughly. Carefully add wet items (avoid crowding); stir continuously with a long-handled spoon or stick, 10 to 30 minutes so color will be evenly removed. DO NOT BOIL. Carefully drain solution into sink. Using rubber gloves, thoroughly rinse items, first in hot water, then in warm water (RINSING IMMEDIATELY IN COLD WATER MAY SET CREASES). Squeeze gently to remove excess water. Rewash items with detergent."


For more information, see What chemicals can be used to remove dye?.

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[This answer was first posted, by me, on Yahoo answers, on June 4, 2008.]

Posted: Sunday - June 22, 2008 at 07:51 AM          

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