Do Oxiclean Colorcatchers work?

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08-21-2011, 03:35 AM

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Nancy S.

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I Lovem. I give a few sheets with my new quilts.

08-21-2011, 04:24 AM

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celwood

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They are great. My grandson has a set of red sheets that always used to bleed when washed. Now, I throw in a color catcher and when it bleeds the color catcher catches it.

08-21-2011, 04:24 AM

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Wanabee Quiltin

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I use shout brand with my laundry and they work abricr
very well. Also works well with new fabric.

08-21-2011, 04:27 AM

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KarenR

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Color catches-
Does this take the place of sythpol (sp?) The stuff you put in the washer after you dye fabric?

08-21-2011, 04:43 AM

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psquared52

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I have used them when washing quilts with lots of vibrant colors (hmm....most of my quilts) and have been very pleased. No color running and the sheet comes out with my quilt colors on it so I think they work wonderfully. Certainly better than holding my breath when I remove a newly washed quilt from the machine.

08-21-2011, 04:52 AM

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quiltymom

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I've used Shout! But remember theres always pros and cons to everything!

08-21-2011, 04:54 AM

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baskets4daze

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Yes they do work. Been using them for years and have saved many articles of clothing from the dreaded color bleed.

08-21-2011, 05:38 AM

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mar32428

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Quote:

Originally Posted by peaceandjoy

I think there was a thread not too long ago that said a report by Consumer Reports found them ineffective. That said, an awful lot of folks swear by them!

I don't think the testers were quilters.

08-21-2011, 05:58 AM

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Judi in Ohio

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Chester the bunny

I wonder if putting in a plain white facecloth in the wash would give you the same effect???
Thanks to everyone who has given me their opinion.
Much appreciate it. I will look for a new box at the grocery store.

Carole

I heard that plain muslin works. I also have used Shout colorcatchers and would not wash without them. I use maybe 4 or 5 per quilt also, but I intend on trying the muslin along with, to see what happens.
Judi

08-21-2011, 06:16 AM

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Limey

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I use them in laundry but treat suspect fabrics ahead of time with Retayne; it works. Some fabrics will bleed every time they are washed unless pretreated.