How To Undye a White Dress Shirt
Everyone gets a hankering once in a while to dye a basic white dress shirt. Either you have too many or you are eager to see what it might look like dyed hot pink. Unfortunately, it didn't meet your expectations and now you're stuck with a pink shirt in a weird shade that you will never wear. Have no fear. With a few simple steps you can undye the shirt, get rid of unsightly bleach stains and other discolorations, and get it ready for its next dyeing -- since you know you can't resist! Does this Spark an idea?
Instructions
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Pour the color or dye remover into a stainless steel pot filled with simmering water. Keep the pot on low heat so it continues to simmer. Follow the package directions.
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Submerge the damp shirt that you want to undye, and stir with a stainless steel spoon.
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Simmer for as little as 10 minutes or as long as an hour, on very low heat. Check frequently to see how light the shirt is getting. The dye should slowly remove itself, along with bleach spots and discolorations. Stirring frequently speeds the process.
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Remove the shirt from the simmering pot and wash it with detergent in a hot-water wash cycle.
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Remove the shirt after the wash cycle is complete. If any dye remains, repeat the removal process before drying the shirt.
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Tips & Warnings
Never again use for food the stainless steel pot that you used to remove the dye.
References
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