2007-06-11 10:48:53 · 8 answers · asked by tam i am 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Do It Yourself (DIY)
you could spray it with vinegar and let that dry or iron it if the fabric permits, both will set dyes.
2007-06-11 12:57:12 · answer #1 · answered by James B 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I have no idea how to set RIT. I do a black load about twice a year to keep my black cottons (shirts, jeans, etc) looking new and black, not faded purple or gray.
The directions are to dye the fabric, and then rinse, and rinse, and rinse. Any left over dye in that load will bleed off onto anything else I wash it with if I'm not through.
I don't know of anyway to really set the color, the extra dye is meant to be rinsed out.
I see a couple problems for you, are you able to rinse the ticking (covers) separately? If there isn't a zipper can you un pick a seam and take the cushions out? They really need to be washed with detergent and lots and lots of water.
If you painted the ticking while it was on the cushions those will have to be washed too. If you only wash the covers and leave dye on the cushions the first time liquid is spilled you will have a mess. If you can't throw the covers in the washers I'd wait for a really hot day and take the cushions outside so they can dry in the sun. I would not rinse them outside on the sidewalk or your driveway. Go to grass of the gutter, you don't want to stain your concrete.
The other problem is going to be the fabric, cotton, linen, and rayon will take dye better than polyester or Lycra. If you have a poly blend couch when you rinse the fabric you will loose a lot of color. The dye will only stay bright on the cotton fibers.
Final word of advise is don't try to dry clean the. Any rubber backing or foam cushions will melt in dry cleaning solution. The solution will not rinse out the dye like water will, and if they bleed on other items at the store the dry cleaners will not be happy.
Good Luck, let me know what you decide to do.
2007-06-11 11:11:57 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I can't believe you did that!
Did you read the instructions on the package?
The dye must be rinsed out, Hard to do with a couch. I'd try using an upholstery cleaner. The machine that is. The type that sprays the material with water and then vacuums it out.
Going over it several times may help, but I wouldn't guarantee it!
2007-06-11 11:11:43 · answer #3 · answered by Philip H 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Vinegar. pour some on a rag then rub your sofa down let dry completely
2007-06-11 10:54:24 · answer #4 · answered by wiredlow 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can't. The sofa must have been polyester. Also, the excess dye has to be rinsed out, and you can't do that with a sofa.
2007-06-11 10:53:24 · answer #5 · answered by saaanen 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Vinegar is usually good at setting dye, but I think that you will have to heat set it somehow. You know, they sell fabric dye for upholstery at Hobby Lobby and the like.
2007-06-11 10:54:09 · answer #6 · answered by Sptfyr 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Did you add salt to the solution? I believe the salt is what sets the dye into the material.
2007-06-11 10:53:19 · answer #7 · answered by Buddy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes...you can rinse a couch....pull it outside and spray it with a hose. Or let it sit in the rain...to get it fry...let it sit in the hot sun.
2007-06-11 10:57:18 · answer #8 · answered by dejectedpunk 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋