How do I remove a pink dye stain from a blue cotton shirt? What about rust stain on colored shirt?

Question

Please, I really need help and would truly appreciate serious and tried & tested answers. Thanks.

Answer 1

For the dye I would soak it in Zout let it set ten minutes scrub the stain with an old toothbrush then run it through a wash cycle. Shout makes a sheet that you put in your washer and it traps any loose dyes in the cycle. They really work well! Also, washing pinks and reds in cold water helps to reduce the chance of dyes bleeding.

As for the rust, you can try to call your local water department. They often have a product that you put in your wash cycle that removes the rust from clothes.

Answer 2

Many people that I’ve talked to highly recommend this method of removing fresh berry stains: boil a quart (or more) of water in a teakettle. Take the garment (table cloth, linen napkin, etc.) and pull it as taut as possible over a sink. Then while the water is still very hot, hold the teakettle as high above the fabric as you can comfortably do and pour the water in a steady stream directly onto the berry stain. They swear this will wash the berry stain (almost) completely out of the fabric. If the berry stains are on your clothing (fabric), you may be able to lighten the stain by attacking it immediately with cold water, dousing and scrubbing the stained material and then allowing it to dry in the bright sun. The sunlight will draw the stain out. If the stain still looks dark, try applying a dab of non-gel original toothpaste with extra whitening agents and massaging it into the fabric. Allow it to set several minutes, and then rinse well with fresh water. If it’s a sunny day, let it dry in a sunny spot. Hope I could help, Happy Monday to u too :)

Answer 3

the dye may be tricky... i'm not sure what would work for that

the rust stain... you can use Wink rust remover.. it works well for us on all our rust probs, living in the country and having iron in our water! squirt it on just before washing and it should be gone when it comes out of the washer!

Answer 4

Try goo-gone. You can find it at wal-mart on the chemical aisle. It is usually a small bottle so you will have to look hard. It will remove almost anything. Candlewax, marker, wine, even the stickers decals you put on vehicles.

Answer 5

you can buy rust removers, not sure if it would make a light spot though or not, woolite has just made a cold water wash thats supposed to stop color from one item transferring to another, you might look for that.