Washing Machine
Use this technique for maximum convenience and especially for large items.
- Fill machine with enough hot water for fabric to move freely. Refer to the chart below for the right amount of dye to add. Pre-dissolve powder in 2 cups of hot water. Add pre-dissolved powder or liquid to hot dye bath.
- Wet fabric in hot water. Uncrumple and add to dye bath.
- Set machine for extended wash cycle. Fabric should be in dye bath for at least 30 minutes before rinse begins. (You can reset your washing machine before the rinse cycle begins for extended wash cycle.)
- Rinse in cold water until water runs clear. Wash deep shades in warm water with mild detergent and rinse thoroughly in cool water.
- Dry item in dryer or hang to dry.
- Clean washing machine using highest water level with hot water, detergent and 1 cup chlorine bleach using complete wash cycle. Clean lint traps. Plastic or rubber machine parts may be tinted but will not stain laundry.
Choose the Right Amount of Rit Dye:
| Size of Machine Load (Water Level) | Approx. Dry Weight of Fabric | Rit Powder Packages |
Rit Liquid Bottles |
| SMALL (Low) Gloves, lingerie, tights, socks, scarves, t-shirt, blouse, shirt, vest, pillow cover, placemats, doilies, sheer curtains. |
1/4 to 1 lb. | 1/2 to 1 | 1/4 to 1/2 |
| MEDIUM 1 (Medium) Jeans, pants, dress, skirt, uniform, sweatshirt, tablecloth, dust ruffle, canvas tote bag | 1 to 1 1/2 lbs. | 1 to 2 | 1/2 to 1 |
| MEDIUM 2 (Medium) Jogging suit, sweater, robe, denim jacket, curtains/draperies, area rug or bath mat (not rubber-backed), 4 hand towels plus washcloths, sheet plus 2 pillowcases, 1 twin bedspread | 1 1/2 to 3 lbs. | 2 to 3 | 1 to 1 1/2 |
| LARGE (High) Bedspread, chair slipcover, 2 double sheets plus 4 pillowcases, throw rug (not rubber-backed), blanket. | 3 to 6 lbs. | 4 | 2 |
