Idye color remover removes color. Surprise, surprise, surprise! That's right, we are all about the unexpected around here. Use this little packet of color remover to remove color, lighten color, or brighten whites. It's like a bleach, but not. It takes out iDye, and you can test it on other dyes as well. One small packet of iDye color remover will treat 2-3 pounds of fabric.
FIVE SIMPLE STEPS:
- Fill a stainless steel, aluminum, or enamel pot with just enough water for the fabric to move freely. Turn on a medium to high heat.
- Add the iDye Color Remover soluble packet to water and stir.
- Add garments and raise temperature.
For cotton, wool and silk bring temperature to just below a simmer.
For polyester bring to just below a boil. Please Note that anything over a 50/50 poly blend will have less and less a chance to remove color as stronger measures are needed for the color removal of poly fabrics. - Maintain temperature and stir frequently for 10 to 20 minutes, or until color has left as desired.
- Wash the garment with a mild detergent and dry.
Note: not all dyes are fully susceptible to color removal. Results may vary. Test first whenever possible - not all fabrics will go back to being white.
Previously this product contained Thiourea dioxide, the formula was changed to include Sodium Hydrosulfite instead.
Made in: UNITED STATES (USA)
Average Customer Review
3.58
(31 Customer Reviews)
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MOST HELPFUL REVIEWS
1/10/2014
4
This product did remove most of the color from the wool knit item I used it on but it took a long time. I had to boil the item for about an hour to get most of the color out. There was a tinge of color left but for my purpose that was OK. I am not sure I would have ever gotten the item to come out white. Fortunately I intended to felt the item later after redying it because it was partly felted by the time I took it out of the dye remover process. The dye remover does smell pretty bad when it is boiling. However I am not complaining because this is about the only way I can use this wool yarn I have (the color is too awful to use as is) and this particular yarn has many other good qualities so I want to use it. Hence dye removal.
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5 of 6 users found this review helpful.
3/29/2017
4
I used this to lighten a beige lambswool sweater in preparation for over-dying with forest green acid dye. It removed enough beige that the green turned out a lovely sage color. And the garment remained soft.
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5 of 5 users found this review helpful.
3/9/2017
3
Worked reasonably well in my effort to lighten an overdye that was too dark. I used on hand-spun merinoalpaca plied yarn. Was pleased that it didn't ruin the fiber.
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3 of 3 users found this review helpful.
4/19/2015
3
Didn't work as well as I had wanted on the wool coating material I used it on. It turned it a weird shade of green but it was light enough I was able to over dye it to a shade I was planning on anyway.
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3 of 3 users found this review helpful.
12/1/2020
1
I hate to leave a negative comment but I feel this product should be removed from Dharma. It doesn't work at all. I followed the directions closely and only had one shirt... absolutely no color came out. I already had RIT at home so I made a batch of it and it worked like a charm. So disappointed.
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2 of 3 users found this review helpful.
MOST RECENT REVIEWS
1/19/2024
2
Poor value and erroneous instructions. Unfortunately sodium hydrosulfite cannot be shipped to my location so I tried this instead. Beware the package contains a QR code with a link to instructions but the instructions that come up are for a different product! The package says it will treat 1-3 lbs of fabric however 2 packets were not enough to treat just 4 size small t-shirts.
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0 of 0 users found this review helpful.
5/22/2023
5
I have been in the process of removing dye from a very stubborn linen skirt. I tried Rit dye remover but it barely made a dent. iDye Color Remover on the other hand actually made a significant difference in the color even though I wasn't exactly following directions (hot water bath instead of boiling). The end result should be exactly what I am aiming for so I've ordered more to continue the process.
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5/5/2022
5
Works great! Be careful if you only want to "partially" lighten a color. It may completely remove the color a lot faster than you expect especially when used with boiling water. I needed to slightly lighten a gradient-dyed cottonlinen skirt before redyeing it - this took out ALL color so I had to remix my dyes to get the dark color I needed!
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0 of 3 users found this review helpful.
5/11/2021
2
Didnt even lighten beige linen kimono after carefully following instructions and 30 minutes of stirring !!
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2 of 2 users found this review helpful.
8/31/2020
1
Doesnt work. At all. This is the third packet Ive used and I followed instructions faithfully. Ive tried it with cotton and rayon. NO color comes out. At. All. I love Dharma Trading and do I was very disappointed that one of their products didnt perform. I think Rit dye remover works much better even though it smells awful.
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2 of 3 users found this review helpful.
10/27/2018
5
Almost a must have. Love how it works.
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0 of 3 users found this review helpful.
6/2/2016
5
This product works as described. It won't take everything out because some colours will not budge. I have used this successfully with woolen knits silk linen and acetate fabric. Sometimes it won't remove colour but that means that nothing will. I use it to lighten fabrics that I redye with plants. Recommended. I hate running out of it!
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2 of 5 users found this review helpful.
2/23/2016
5
Used this color remover on a bridesmaid dress that was lavender which needed to be coral for another friends wedding. I bought a 12 quart stainless steel pot and heated it as directed. The dress was 100% silk over 100% acetate. The silk immediately became white (less than 5 minutes). The acetate didn't lighten until 30 minutes of water that was just below boiling point. Amazingly it worked! After I dyed the dress coral the acetate lining became a beautiful champagne color and the silk became color. I couldn't believe I was able to recycle this dress but I did!
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3 of 6 users found this review helpful.
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