How to Fix Bleach Stains on Clothes: 2 Simple Tricks Worth Trying

Bleach is useful for cleaning and whitening, but an accidental splash can leave noticeable marks on colored clothing. Unlike ordinary stains, bleach does not simply sit on the fabric—it removes or changes the fabric’s dye. That means the best solution depends on the type and color of the material.

If you have a favorite shirt, pair of pants, or other garment with a small bleach mark, there are a couple of simple tricks worth trying before giving up on it.

Trick 1: Use a Fabric Marker

For a small bleach spot, a fabric marker that closely matches the original color can be one of the easiest solutions.

First, rinse and wash the garment according to its care instructions to make sure any remaining bleach has been removed. Allow the fabric to dry completely. Then choose a permanent fabric marker in a shade that matches the clothing as closely as possible.

Test the marker on an inconspicuous area first. If the color looks right, gently dab or color over the bleached area rather than applying a large amount of ink at once. Allow it to dry and add additional layers if necessary.

This method works particularly well for small spots on dark-colored clothing.

Trick 2: Re-Dye the Garment

If the bleach has affected a larger area, re-dyeing the garment may provide a better result. Fabric dye can restore color to clothing that has lost significant amounts of its original pigment.

Before choosing a dye, check the garment’s fabric composition and care label. Different materials require different types of dyes, and some synthetic fabrics may be more difficult to recolor than cotton or other natural fibers.

For an uneven bleach pattern, you may also consider dyeing the entire garment a darker color. This can create a more consistent appearance instead of trying to match one small area.

Da biste saznali sve korake pripreme jela, molimo vas da posjetite sljedeću stranicu ili pritisnete gumb za otvaranje (>) i ne zaboravite podijeliti s prijateljima na Facebooku.