Update: there is no synthrapol available locally but I picked up some Carbona color catchers. The bucket of water was RED so I dumped it, squeezed out what water I could and just put it in the washer on delicate cycle - warm wash, cold rinse with two Carbona sheets.
Unfortunately, I do not have a top loader. I am ashamed to say this (keeping in mind others who have no washer at all and the 18 months I spent doing laundry in public laundries), but it is an older washer that came with the house and I am looking forward to the day it falls apart so I can get a top loader. But I suspect I will probably give up the ghost before it does.
The rick rack was purchased from a wholesaler so I have no idea what the brand is. It could be old as dirt for all I know.