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Old 03-15-2011, 08:25 PM
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Prism99
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Originally Posted by jane65us
How about trying 1 cup of white vinegar in you wash? it sets the dyes in egg coloring why not fabric
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The dyes in egg coloring are probably primarily organic in origin, since they need to be safe if eaten. Fabric dyes these days are primarily chemical in origin, and chemical dyes are typically not responsive to vinegar and salt; they require chemical setting agents.
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