I have never dyed clothing before. I want to put the black back into some faded clothing. My stainless steel double kitchen sink looks like the perfect place. Is this a mistake ?
2006-06-18 16:45:20 · 11 answers · asked by oohhbother 7 in Home & Garden ➔ Cleaning & Laundry
No, it won't stain. Just wash it out with soap afterward before it dries and you won't have any problems.
2006-06-18 17:26:48 · answer #1 · answered by Elle 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Technically the stainless steel sink won't stain.
However, if there are any imperfections in the sink the dye could stain it.
Use a big plastic bucket instead.
2006-06-18 16:51:18 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't know about the sink, but I tried dying some black items once because they had faded, and it took FOREVER to get the excess dye out of them! I had to always wash them separately afterwards because I knew they'd turn everything else black. Also, even though they were darker, they didn't have the same intensity and brightness of newly-bought clothes.
2006-06-18 16:52:46 · answer #3 · answered by Antique Silver Buttons 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No way, if it does leave any thing behind, stainless steel is so easy to clean, just pour some bleach in it and scrub, but you don't have to put a whole lot of strength into it if you use something scrubby.
2006-06-18 16:53:06 · answer #4 · answered by pacoficha 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Rit dye website advises the use of a stainless steel container for mixing and dyeing. http://www.ritdye.com/frequently-asked-questions#dyeing
This site is useful because the Rit representatives have answered specific questions about this topic. http://www.ritdye.com/dyeing-techniques/sink-or-bucket
2014-03-03 15:39:13 · answer #5 · answered by LaurenLibrarian 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It can, it's considered an acid stain. I've used Dylon fabric dye in my sink and it's left behind a mess that won't clean off with just soap or with bleach. RIT dyes so far haven't done this to my sink, but be careful.
2016-06-18 14:00:45 · answer #6 · answered by T 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That's a good question
2016-07-27 02:33:01 · answer #7 · answered by Dinah 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
that's why its called stainless steel and it shouldn't rust so no it won't hurt it at all
2006-06-19 03:46:41 · answer #8 · answered by delmonticoman 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I was wondering much the same question
2016-09-19 08:14:35 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'd buy a large pot to die in.
2006-06-19 01:51:39 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋