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Bleaching fabric?

  • 25-02-2017 10:53PM
    #1
    roseviolet95
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 18 ✭


    I have a light cream dress but I want to bleach it white to match other pieces of clothing that it currently doesn't quite go with.
    Thoughts/instructions?


Comments

  • #2
    delly
    Moderators, Home & Garden Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators Posts: 7,797 Mod ✭✭✭✭delly


    Thread moved from the DIY forum


  • #3
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 0 ✭✭✭ [Deleted User]


    I have accidentally splashed Bleach on clothes before and rather than being left with a white stain I'm left with an orangey or light pink stain.

    I wouldn't chance bleaching a cream item unless you are okay with not being able to wear it again if it goes wrong.

    If you want to try it anyway I would recommend adding about a cap of Bleach to a sink or bucket full of cold water and completely immerse the dress in it. Leave it overnight and then wash it as normal in the machine.

    Best of luck!


  • #4
    Delphinium
    Closed Accounts Posts: 202 ✭✭Delphinium


    A lot depends on the fabric. Wouldn't do it if it's synthetic. Colour won't be pure white whatever you do. Will be patchy.


  • #5
    dee_mc
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,208 ✭✭✭dee_mc


    I would unpick a seam on the inside of the dress and put a single drop of bleach on a part that won't show to check what colour it becomes.
    As stated above, if it's a synthetic or blended fabric there's little chance of it working.
    Also bear in mind that the thread used to hold it all together may bleach to a different shade or may not change at all.
    Very little chance of success tbh.


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