I prewash all fabric before use and I keep washing until no more bleeding. You should be able to wash again (maybe couple more times) until no more bleed as long as you don't put it into the dryer or let it dry before washing again. I found coupon for color catchers and sent DH to store to get couple packages. In wheelchair temporarily or would go myself. I prewash and have multiple rinses on my washer and I use them.