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"Dye transfer occurs when colors run in the wash or during drying - or when an item that has been overdyed rubs against another.  White Fabric Only 1. If chlorine bleach is safe for the fabric, mix a solution of 1/4 cup of chlorine bleach per gallon of cool water and soak for 30 minutes.  2. Rinse, and then launder. White or Colorfast Fabric 1. Mix four gallons of the hottest water that&amp;#039;s safe for the fabric with one packet of Carbona Color Run Remover. Be sure the remover is fully dissolved.  2. Add the dye-stained item and soak, stirring occasionally, until unwanted color is removed. 3. Rinse thoroughly in warm water. 4. For stubborn dyes, repeat Steps 1 to 3. 5. Launder. Upholstery 1. Mix one tablespoon of liquid hand dishwashing detergent and one tablespoon of white vinegar with two cups of cool water. 2. Using a clean white cloth, sponge the stain with the detergent/vinegar solution. Leave it on the stain for at least 30 minutes, blotting every five minutes with a clean white cloth and more solution. 3. Sponge with cool water. 4. Blot until the liquid is absorbed. 5. Sponge the stain with rubbing alcohol; blot to remove the stain. 6. Sponge with alcohol; let the stain air-dry. 7. Sponge with cold water; blot until the liquid is absorbed. 8. If the stain remains, mix one teaspoon of liquid hand dishwashing detergent and one tablespoon of ammonia (Caution: Never mix chlorine bleach and ammonia - the resulting fumes are hazardous) with two cups of cool water.  9. Sponge the stain with the detergent/ammonia solution. Leave it on the stain for at least 30 minutes, blotting every five minutes with a clean white cloth and more solution. 10. Sponge with cold water and blot dry. Carpet 1. Mix one tablespoon of liquid hand dishwashing detergent and one tablespoon of white vinegar with two cups of warm water. 2. Using a clean white cloth, sponge the stain with the detergent/vinegar solution, blotting frequently with a dry cloth until the stain disappears. 3. Flush with clear water. 4. Blot until the liquid is absorbed. 5. Sponge the stain with rubbing alcohol; blot to remove the stain. 6. Sponge with alcohol; let the stain air-dry. 7. Sponge with cold water; blot until the liquid is absorbed. 8. If the stain remains, mix one teaspoon of liquid hand dishwashing detergent and one tablespoon of ammonia with two cups of warm water.  9. Sponge the stain with the detergent/ammonia solution. Leave it on the stain for at least 30 minutes, blotting every five minutes with a clean white cloth and more solution. 10. Sponge with cold water and blot dry. Jeans: Wash First When it comes to transferring dye to other items, new denim jeans are a major offender. Pay attention to those tags that say &amp;quot;Wash before Wearing.&amp;quot; They&amp;#039;re there for a reason. For more on stain removal, see Good Housekeeping&amp;#039;s Stain Rescue "^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
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