Need help refreshing swimsuit!!!

Libby · 07-01-10, 04:06 PM

I washed two swimsuit tops that had white colors in the them with a pair of new black shorts. We were on vacation and I got in a hurry and wasn't thinking about shorts fading onto the swimsuit tops. Well now the swimsuit tops turned gray. Is there any way to get that out? I tried Oxi-Clean and that didn't work. I tried looking on the web but really couldn't find an answer.

Libby

LynnO · 07-01-10, 07:58 PM

I'm watching for some suggestions too. I'm a master at turning things grey.

toaster · 07-01-10, 08:05 PM

This product might work:
http://www.amazon.com/Rit-Dye-Powder...8032660&sr=8-1

I know that it's good for when a colored item accidentally gets mixed in with the whites!

steakhousegirl · 07-04-10, 12:47 PM

Have your tried soaking the garment in non-chlorine bleach? That's what I use when I have a corlored item with white in it.

Denise · 07-13-10, 08:37 AM

Add a 1/2 cup baking soda to a front load high effic. washer or 1 cup to a standard top loader. I use it in every load to help brighten and whiten. And it's great on a dingy or graying problem. Also wonderful a getting rid of oders. Good luck. Happy Washing.

Libby · 07-13-10, 09:07 AM

I contacted Rit Dye and they said to contact Carbona so I did and they said the dye probably won't come out but if it will their product would do it so I tried it and it didn't work. I guess I will either ditch the swimsuit tops or use them for something else. I think I've spent enough money, time and water trying to save them.

Thanks for all the suggestions though.

Libby

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07-01-10, 04:06 PM
Libby Join Date: Oct 2002	Need help refreshing swimsuit!!! I washed two swimsuit tops that had white colors in the them with a pair of new black shorts. We were on vacation and I got in a hurry and wasn't thinking about shorts fading onto the swimsuit tops. Well now the swimsuit tops turned gray. Is there any way to get that out? I tried Oxi-Clean and that didn't work. I tried looking on the web but really couldn't find an answer. Libby

07-01-10, 07:58 PM
LynnO VF Supporter Join Date: Nov 2001	I'm watching for some suggestions too. I'm a master at turning things grey.

07-01-10, 08:05 PM
toaster Exchange Moderator Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Western NY	This product might work: http://www.amazon.com/Rit-Dye-Powder...8032660&sr=8-1 I know that it's good for when a colored item accidentally gets mixed in with the whites! __________________ Beth aka Toaster (she/her) *Follow me @YogiBethC* YouTube\|Instagram\|Facebook And yes, I am Reviewer Dr. Beth on Amazon.

07-04-10, 12:47 PM
steakhousegirl Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Illinois	Have your tried soaking the garment in non-chlorine bleach? That's what I use when I have a corlored item with white in it. __________________ P90X Grad STS Grad Insanity Grad Turbo Fire Grad S90 Grad P90X2 Grad

07-13-10, 08:37 AM
Denise Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Lancaster, Pennsylvania	Baking soda Add a 1/2 cup baking soda to a front load high effic. washer or 1 cup to a standard top loader. I use it in every load to help brighten and whiten. And it's great on a dingy or graying problem. Also wonderful a getting rid of oders. Good luck. Happy Washing. __________________ Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away.

07-13-10, 09:07 AM
Libby Join Date: Oct 2002	I think it's hopeless I contacted Rit Dye and they said to contact Carbona so I did and they said the dye probably won't come out but if it will their product would do it so I tried it and it didn't work. I guess I will either ditch the swimsuit tops or use them for something else. I think I've spent enough money, time and water trying to save them. Thanks for all the suggestions though. Libby