I soak all Batik's in a large bowl with Bubble Jet Rinse...use 4 cap fulls to 1 gal. water...I pat dry and hang over that folded z rack that's my name for it... and let dry..I have done this with strips and yards of Batik's...this Bubble Jet Rinse sets in the colors and will not bleed if washed at a later date...this works also on ties...ps..I'm working on a tie quilt and still needing more...Happy Holidays from Texas