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Can I dye something white?

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Unfortunately, there's no such thing as white fabricdye that can easily transform the items back towhite. However, color remover can remove color anddye from fabrics, leaving behind a white orlight-colored fabric.


Also asked, is there a white dye?

There is no such thing as white dye,because dye is transparent, and can only add to the color ofthe object you are dyeing, never make it lighter.

Also, can you dye fabric that is colored? Yes, colored and printed fabrics can bedyed.

Likewise, people ask, can I dye my white shirt white again?

No, you can't dye it white.White is not a dye, it is the colour ofthe original cotton fibre. However, there are staintreatments you can try.

How do you dye white clothes white?

Method 2 Washing Clothes with WhiteVinegar

  1. Separate your white clothes from your colored clothes.
  2. Pour 1⁄2 cup (120 mL) of whitevinegar into the fabric softener space.
  3. Add laundry detergent to the washing machine.
  4. Use hot water and run the load of laundry like you normallywould.

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