"Colorcatcher"
#21
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Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: Norfolk, VA
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(And the instructions for my front-loading washer does say to check the rubber gasket for those missing items. )
this is a standard procedure in my house when doing laundry, you take the clothes out and check the gasket. You just never know plus little bits of things that are in kids/mens pockets get stuck in there.
this is a standard procedure in my house when doing laundry, you take the clothes out and check the gasket. You just never know plus little bits of things that are in kids/mens pockets get stuck in there.
#22
FYI - the Carbona color catchers are actually the original color catchers. They had had them for sale at Hancock Fabrics for years before what I would guess is that the other companies realized there was a real market for them and came up with their own brand. Carbona also makes a great line of stain removers designed for particular types of stains, they have about eight different types. They are amazing.
#26
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Join Date: Aug 2013
Posts: 9,299
I posted this recipe for a DIY solution some time ago, and still use it when I run out of the color catcher sheets. I also use it on black, deep purple, or red--which I wash individually in the washing machine.
The recipe is from my LQS owner who says she got it from an Amish quilter.
http://www.quiltingboard.com/links-r...g-t237701.html
The recipe is from my LQS owner who says she got it from an Amish quilter.
http://www.quiltingboard.com/links-r...g-t237701.html
#27
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Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: Near Joliet, Illinois
Posts: 329
Here's a mystery concerning color catchers-I use the color catcher when I wash red clothes. The color catcher comes out pink. However, my son did a load of red clothes and a white sock got in the wash. I went down to put the clothes in the dryer....the sock stayed white...not a hint of pink! Anyone care to explain this to me. I truly was expecting a pink sock.
#28
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Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: Van. Island, BC
Posts: 1,425
At quilting group my friend & I were asking where to buy color catchers (not readily available here). An older quilter said she doesn't mess with those, she just uses about 1/2 cup of washing soda. Works for her, I've been meaning to try it.
#29
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Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: kansas
Posts: 6,407
Here's a mystery concerning color catchers-I use the color catcher when I wash red clothes. The color catcher comes out pink. However, my son did a load of red clothes and a white sock got in the wash. I went down to put the clothes in the dryer....the sock stayed white...not a hint of pink! Anyone care to explain this to me. I truly was expecting a pink sock.
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