Menopause Matters Forum
General Discussion => This 'n' That => Topic started by: Snowball on June 08, 2016, 12:53:18 PM
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I'm hoping someone can help with my problem. I have bought a lovely sleeveless sundress that is white with a navy floral pattern. The fabric is viscose/cotton/linen and washing instructions say gentle wash, do not bleach. I have found the navy dye has run in places - I think where there is rubbing - e.g. under the arm area (I'm not THAT sweaty!!!! - I hope ;D).
Any ideas how I can stop the dye transfer?
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I used one of those dye catchers you put in your machine, for a top which did similar.
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I would play safe and handwash, at least for the first couple of times. I had a lovely summer skirt once like that, and when I machine washed it, the darker colour left splodges on the lighter colour & I had to throw it out :(
Glad you're not that sweaty - but I've ruined a couple of fair-trade tops as I sweated so much the colours ran under the arms. Grrrrrrrr! Menopause!
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I agree with Cubagirl, I would use a colour catcher.
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:thankyou:
I haven't used Colour Catcher before (didn't know it existed) but will give it a go. Thank you ladies.
BTW Dorothy, you have my sympathy. I like the style of this dress and it is very comfortable so it would be a real shame to have to throw it out because under the arms looked unsightly.
Off to the shops...
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They allow you to do a mixed load, rather than doing the usual darks, whites and coloureds.
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However: Himself and I read the bottles in the supermarket this week - ingredients all the same! I would be taking the dress back to the shop!
If I am concerned about new clothing I hand wash in clear, cool water and drip dry.
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Just a quick update. I machine washed with the colour catcher and the dress looks much better. There is still a little faint blueness just at the armhole but other than that it is perfect. Unfortunately the shrug I wore with it still has blue staining at the armpits, so I have put it back in to rewash. The cc sheet came out pale blue so it obviously is working.
Thanks for your help everyone. x
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:)
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A slight meander: does anyone see "bounce" sheets on the shelves these days, I have used them as drawer/case liners for years but can't find them!
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Hi CLKD
I remember them! Out of curiosity I did a search on all the main supermarket online sites and can't see these, but they are available on Amazon. It's really annoying when a favourite product goes out of favour. My husband has a particular favourite brand of shampoo that I can only buy at one local(ish) supermarket now.
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:thankyou:
Shield (blue/green coloured) soap seems to have disappeared too >:( - probably 'no demand' ::)
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Asda are still selling shield where I live.
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Will try Asda if we drive by one ::) …….. thanks.
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Earlier I rattled an almost empty box of 'persil' powder and was surprised to find a whole 'wash' between the two layers of cardboard! As the boxes are filled in the Factory I expect there's spillage ......... so B4 I put the box into re-cycling I carefully poured into the appropriate tray in the machine, ready for the next load. That's 2p saved then ;D
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I only use fairy!
Fairy husband, fairy son! 😂🤣😂🤣😂
They're soooo sensitive, so they tell me! :bang:
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Me too :)
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I use powder - a small amount as our clothes aren't dirty. Occasionally a softener and 'calgon' alternate loads.
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Apparently, if we use liquid detergent ALL the time in our washing machines, we can get a build up of scum in the drum, and that makes our clothes smell!
A repair man told me that years ago, so, now, I use both, sometimes powder, sometimes liquid, just to stop that happening.
Also, we should do a machine clean every month.!
I use bleach, or bleach tablets to do that.
But I also pop a bleach tablet in when I wash my white towels, keeps them really white, and cleans the machine too.
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I use liquid detergent always and my last machine lasted over 10 years, before it died.
No need for any special cleaning products. Just do a boil wash with no laundry, if it gets smelly. I also never use the soap drawer and put everything in the drum. I don't use fabric softener either.
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Years ago we were fed the crap that we could keep clothing clean at 30 degrees. WRONG! the laundry needs a long cycle to get the powder out of the fabrics and hot helps to keep the gubbins working ;). I went back to higher washes appropriately.
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I can't use fabric conditioner it gives me a headache when I smell it in the clothes, even when it isn't really strong ??? I have had to re wash some clothes just to get rid of the smell :(
I find colour catcher sheets brilliant, although I cut them in half before I use them ::) who says I'm mean ;D
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Here! Catch ............ ;D
I'm doing a Boil Wash right now - bath towels and mats, there's a good blow out there but a Very Black Cloud which seems to have stopped over our garden :D
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I've been in B&M today (not sure if I should have said that) and they had Lenor tumble dryer sheets.
I bought a box for old times sake.
Lanzalover x
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Only use our dryer in an emergency. So that's about twice a year.
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Those sheets are great to put into drawers ;-)
Rained on my towels >:( ::). dry again now.
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Too much information.
What else do you put in your knickers ;D
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Legs ;D
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Bum!
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;D we've found the level then
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I used that surgical spirit on my OHs expensive jeans, (didn't really know if I should, 🙀)
he got black oil on the pocket from somewhere, and I'm pleased to report it came out!
I was dreading telling him I'd ruined em by experimenting with the stuff....
But no, alls good.....😂😂. Phew....😥
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Morning. Advice required.
I have a lovely, acrylic jumper which has been in the charity pile and back out again so often in the last 25 years ! but does good service. However, I can't remove the static. I don't use softener ......... it's had a cool rinse and gently spin. Would vinegar get rid of the static?
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Hi CLKD, I find if I have a dress with this problem if I spray the inside with hairspray right before putting it on that works. Don't know why but does the trick.
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:thankyou: would Pledge work ;D
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Oh, you never know, it might enhance your shine!!!
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Does anybody know how to get dog hair out of clothes/washing machine please? My pup is losing her puppy coat and fluff is everywhere.
Thanks.
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:rofl: Wear a 'marigold' glove to wipe round the inside of the drum worked when we had pets. Or wash affected clothing in a pillow case though it may escape from the opening ::).
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I keep forgetting to check pockets for tissues. DH is a frequent offender and should, of course, remove them, but forgets. It’s a nightmare removing bits off the clothes and from the washing machine. Any suggestions how I can train DH? He finds all my swearing and temper tantrums amusing! ;D
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Tissues are better now that they don't go into such small pieces ;D - I usually give the clothing a very good shake outdoors.
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;D Sewing his pockets up might make the point!
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Can u sew, that skill is lost on me :D
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I'm guilty of the tissues in pockets, but today went one better and covered a load of thermal Tshirts in tiny bits of down from a coat :bang: I am so mad at myself right now. Trying to wash the Tshirts separately with everything crossed.
Anyway one place we lived we had a jacuzzi bath. They are wonderful at removing tissue etc. from clothes. Just pop the stuff in and give it a 5 minute "bath".
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;D
I find that on a blowy day hanging Ts on the line I can pick off the bits of washed tissue, great for birds' nests.
Still have a crackly jumper. >:(
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I made the mistake of washing a large red tablecloth with the towels. Covered with fluff. I used a clothes brush, which took ages and lots of swearing and then rewashed. Yet to iron and examine. Fingers crossed. Certainly looked better.
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Hang it out and let the birds peck off the fluff ?