Question 1

Can this be use on upholstery fabric?

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The fabric would have to be washable, but I would check with where you got the fabric and then see if you can find out at the Rit website.

Question 2

Can this be used in top load washing machines for colors to stay longer on clothes. If so how much, can i still add to cold water

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I have a top load washer and add the whole bottle of dye + whole bottle of fixative.  I use only the water temp suggested on label.  When I am done dying I run the washer with old towels and 1 cup oxy detergent with bleach to clean the tub.  I then do a second rise and spin only.  I dye faded navy and black cotton shorts and last time dyed light grey towel with hot pink dye and they came out the muted color I wanted of pink.  Good luck, I have been dying clothes in the washer for years and it always best to wash those items by themselves the 1st time after dyed in case there is a reside of dye left in the fabric.  The hot pink did turn the old towels a pink shade, so I was glad I did that.

Question 3

I bought a new wool rug.  when i went to steam clean it, the dyes started coming up.  can i use this product to fix the dyes on my wool rug?

Accepted Answer

If the dyes started to run with steam cleaning, then I would hesitate putting any liquid on the rug. If you think the rug is already damaged by the steam, it wouldn't hurt to try a small spot to see if the fixative can help salvage it. Sorry, that's the best I can come up with for you.

Question 4

The final instructions say "wash in warm water with a mild detergent, rinse and dry". Can I use washing machine with warm water and dryer for this?

Accepted Answer

I used my washing machine and then dryer for the final steps.  Turned out fine.

ASIN	B0861D613Y
Best Sellers Rank	#76,613 in Office Products ( See Top 100 in Office Products ) #175 in Fabric Dyes
Brand Name	Rit
Color	White
Compatible Material	Fabric
Customer Reviews	4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars (942)
Item Form	Liquid
Item Weight	8 Ounces
Manufacturer	Rit Dye
Manufacturer Part Number	88720-510
Model Number	88720-510
Number of Items	2
Number of Packs	2
UPC	322170608641 367157692862 653459002929 304067541941
Unit Count	473.18 Milliliters

Rit Dye RIT COLORSTAY, 8 fl oz, Dye Fixative (2-Pack)

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