Important Notes
For Whites Only
White-Wash contains our Color Remover to remove any yellowing or stains on your whites. Accordingly, do not use on colored fabrics or whites with color trims or prints.
Instructions
- For small and medium loads, use one package of Rit White-Wash. For large and extra-large loads, use two packages of Rit White-Wash.
- Fill a stainless-steel pot with enough water for fabric to move freely.
- Heat water to just below boiling (200°F 93°C or greater) and maintain temperature.
- Carefully add Rit White-Wash, pouring just above water level. Avoid breathing in powder and use with adequate ventilation.
- Add 1 tablespoon 15 mL of laundry detergent into pot and mix well.
- Add fabric to bath.
- Stir consistently for 10 to 20 minutes.
- Carefully drain White-Wash solution into sink.
- Wearing rubber gloves, rinse fabric in warm water and then gradually cool water.
- Dry as usual.
Top Loader
- Set water temperature to the hottest possible setting and a wash cycle of at least 30 minutes or longer.
- Start the cycle.
- Carefully add Rit White-Wash, pouring just above water level. For small and medium loads, use one package of Rit White-Wash. For large and extra-large loads, use two packages of Rit White-Wash. Avoid breathing in powder and use with adequate ventilation.
- Add laundry detergent as usual.
- When agitation begins, add unfolded fabric to washing machine. Avoid crowding.
- Once cycle is complete, dry as usual.
Front Loader
- Please Note: We do not recommend this method for extra-large items or multiple items.
- Place fabric in washing machine.
- Set water temperature to the hottest possible setting and a wash cycle of at least 30 minutes or longer.
- Carefully mix Rit White-Wash with 2 cups 470 mL of very hot water. For small and medium loads, use one package of Rit White-Wash. For large and extra-large loads, use two packages of Rit White-Wash. Avoid breathing in powder and use with adequate ventilation.
- Start the cycle and remove detergent cup from detergent tray. Pour Rit White-Wash solution and laundry detergent into the disperser. Flush the detergent throughout with 4 cups 950 mL more of hot tap water.
- Once cycle is complete, dry as usual.