Dye Extraction

Last activity 09 June 2012 by Toon

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biddyContributor02 June 2012 06:42:43

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An odd question, I know, but is there something in the local water that extracts the dye from fabrics? I have a maroon coloured towelling cloth that has, over a period of time, been washed repeatedly with other garments. Now I notice that the water turns pink when I wash it in warm/hot water.

ToonCyprus Expert02 June 2012 06:45:14

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the water is very high in mineral content maybe its one them thats reacting...

biddyContributor09 June 2012 06:21:10

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I heard from a hairdresser that the local water also affects hair colour - removes colour faster than normal!!

ToonCyprus Expert09 June 2012 06:25:06

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i would, definitely go along with that Bridget as Caz has to do hers more often since being here.

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