AnnieP Posted February 5, 2008 Share Posted February 5, 2008 and now its grey... Come on you super people, what shall I do? I am devastated. its my favourite set...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tessa the Duchess Posted February 5, 2008 Share Posted February 5, 2008 What a drag I'm pretty sure I've seen something on the supermarket shelves for such a disaster I think it's something like Oxytetra, but probably I'm wrong I suppose if you can't get it back to white you could always dye it Tessa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
riane Posted February 5, 2008 Share Posted February 5, 2008 Try washing it again with some Vanish powder in the wash...it comes in a pink drum from the supermarket Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olly Posted February 5, 2008 Share Posted February 5, 2008 There's a thing you can get called 'Colour Catch' or something similar? I think it's a little sheet that you put in the wash and it sort of attracts the dye? I've never used it though. You have my sympathies - done this so many times. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickencam Posted February 5, 2008 Share Posted February 5, 2008 I think the vanish is a good idea. Good luck white cotton bedlinen is my luxury. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted February 5, 2008 Share Posted February 5, 2008 Ecover Laundry bleach might do the trick, or Napisan. I get very odd looks when I buy that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted February 5, 2008 Share Posted February 5, 2008 I swear by Napisan, Egluntine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnnieP Posted February 5, 2008 Author Share Posted February 5, 2008 Ok, thanks guys. Ecover laundry bleach I have. Will try that first, if its a no goer, I'll try to get the colour catch stuff.... I can't bring myself to buy Napisan... what would the neighbours say? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fairy&cake Posted February 5, 2008 Share Posted February 5, 2008 leave it wet go to your super market, theres a product specially for this in a red box. I think its called Colour Run Wilkinsons also sell it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nicola H Posted February 5, 2008 Share Posted February 5, 2008 I have used colour run many times and it works...........Emily's school uniform is red and her brother would hate to have pink undies so I always keep it in the cupboard........... I am not sure if Colour Catcher works after the event I think it is just to add to a mixed wash to stop things getting dyed............ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnnieP Posted February 5, 2008 Author Share Posted February 5, 2008 Pleased to report that the Ecover laundry bleach worked! Thanks for the suggestions everyone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paola Posted February 5, 2008 Share Posted February 5, 2008 I swear by Napisan, Egluntine. What is Napisan? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted February 5, 2008 Share Posted February 5, 2008 It is for sterilising and whitening good old fashioned terry nappies! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted February 5, 2008 Share Posted February 5, 2008 I laways add some to my white wash and use it for soaking stains out too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paola Posted February 5, 2008 Share Posted February 5, 2008 Oh ok. What does it smell like? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted February 5, 2008 Share Posted February 5, 2008 Oh ok. What does it smell like? Nothing really, just nice and clean. It's environmentally friendly too... same as the Ecover one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fairy&cake Posted February 5, 2008 Share Posted February 5, 2008 Ill have to give napisan a go. I used to use it on seths Tots Bots. [so cute] I never thought to use it on my sheets etc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted February 5, 2008 Share Posted February 5, 2008 Pleased to report that the Ecover laundry bleach worked! Thanks for the suggestions everyone. Oh...good! There is always one rogue sock isn't there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted February 5, 2008 Share Posted February 5, 2008 Ill have to give napisan a go. I used to use it on seths Tots Bots. [so cute] I never thought to use it on my sheets etc I usually add about 2 tbspns to the other laundry liquid when doing a white wash. I also used to use it for soaking Rosie's pants when she was potty training, and it's also good for boiling up things that need to be really clean like face clothes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theherd123 Posted February 5, 2008 Share Posted February 5, 2008 Good for you Annie! I couldnt have helped but im sure the OH could have given you laundry advice should you have not got the problem sorted Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlottechicken Posted February 5, 2008 Share Posted February 5, 2008 You should've left the sheets grey, it is this seasons colour Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Couperman Posted February 5, 2008 Share Posted February 5, 2008 But what about the poor sock! he must be looking a bit off colour! Kev. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackrocksrock Posted February 5, 2008 Share Posted February 5, 2008 Smells like chlorine if I remember rightly - my youngest is 31 next week!!!!!!!!!!!! so I remember well the terry nappies and muslins. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
