Excellent article on dye bleeds
02-17-2016, 01:24 PM
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Excellent article on dye bleeds
http://vickiwelsh.typepad.com/field_...read-this.html
I have been using Synthrapol but, after reading this article, I am going to look for Dawn Ultra Pure Essentials Hypoallergenic liquid dishwashing detergent. I have never tried Dawn because I could never find anything local other than the regular blue Dawn.
The article explains an experiment to remove dye bleeds from fabric; however, it would be equally valid for preventing dye bleed transfer in the first place. One thing it does not address is the volume of water necessary to dilute dye bleeds. I personally think that using a lot of water in the wash is important because it dilutes any dye bleeds sufficiently to make the Synthrapol (or Dawn) more effective.
I have been using Synthrapol but, after reading this article, I am going to look for Dawn Ultra Pure Essentials Hypoallergenic liquid dishwashing detergent. I have never tried Dawn because I could never find anything local other than the regular blue Dawn.
The article explains an experiment to remove dye bleeds from fabric; however, it would be equally valid for preventing dye bleed transfer in the first place. One thing it does not address is the volume of water necessary to dilute dye bleeds. I personally think that using a lot of water in the wash is important because it dilutes any dye bleeds sufficiently to make the Synthrapol (or Dawn) more effective.
02-17-2016, 02:18 PM
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Thanks for sharing that!!! I'm a dedicated pre-washer ... and now after reading that pre-washing may not be enough, I may become a dedicated pre-soaker!! Especially for my richly colored batiks.
02-18-2016, 10:48 AM
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That is a great article. Thanks for sharing. I use a lot of batiks and don't prewash. I haven't had any real bleeding problems since I found a recipe on the quiltingboard that works well, but I would be willing to try the Dawn.
02-19-2016, 01:01 PM
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Wow. Walmart sells it for only $2.67 a bottle:
http://www.walmart.com/ip/Dawn-Spark...fl-oz/12166496
Amazon sells a 2-pack for $17.10 (includes shipping costs on my Prime):
http://www.amazon.com/Dawn-Ultra-Ess...dp/B003V06CMQ/
I will check our Walmart the next time I go but it is a small store, which means they don't stock everything.
http://www.walmart.com/ip/Dawn-Spark...fl-oz/12166496
Amazon sells a 2-pack for $17.10 (includes shipping costs on my Prime):
http://www.amazon.com/Dawn-Ultra-Ess...dp/B003V06CMQ/
I will check our Walmart the next time I go but it is a small store, which means they don't stock everything.
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