Busybird Posted July 4, 2011 Share Posted July 4, 2011 My helpful children have been treating a few of my chooks with purple spray - and my daughter managed to spray my son's white school shirt. Not just a few specks - all down one side. Has anyone got any suggestions as to how I can remove the offending stains? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGirlsMum Posted July 4, 2011 Share Posted July 4, 2011 Bleech? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted July 4, 2011 Share Posted July 4, 2011 I ruined an brand new white blouse this way. A mega soak in weak bleach solution after a cold wash did the trick. Eventually. The material went a bit weird though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BarbaraJ Posted July 4, 2011 Share Posted July 4, 2011 I'd dip the effected area in neat bleach, only thing i've found works if all else fails Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gongladosh Posted July 4, 2011 Share Posted July 4, 2011 you might need to soak it overnight in water with a capful of bleach added! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted July 4, 2011 Share Posted July 4, 2011 You could try soaking in Napisan (using cold water), but in my experience it's futile... best to chuck the shirt out... and that's from someone who hates waste. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alis girls Posted July 5, 2011 Share Posted July 5, 2011 Or dye it purple - not an option as its a school shirt. Its evil stuff - good at its job but a nightmare to get off. I used WD40 in desparation when I got it on my hands. Yes before you tell me I wear gloves now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Busybird Posted July 5, 2011 Author Share Posted July 5, 2011 Thank you all for the advice I soaked the shirt in cold water with a lot of strong bleach then put it through a wash with bio powder and it is now useable. It still has faint blue marks so can only be worn under the school sweatshirt but is no longer bright purple. DS would have objected to that Love the way this forum gives quick answers to lifes little problems Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
