How to Use Rit Color Remover

Rit Color Remover is a non-chlorine, reductive type of bleach that will not damage or deteriorate washable fabrics as chlorine bleach will. It is used primarily to remove or reduce color from fabric prior to dyeing, creating a blank canvas for dyeing to a true color. It works on cotton, linen, silk, wool, ramie and rayon. It may have a limited effect on polyester, depending upon how it was dyed commercially.

Unfortunately, Color Remover cannot remove the pattern or print from a fabric. It also cannot remove the indigo color from jeans.

Select Your Method

For best results, we recommend using the stovetop method to maintain an almost boiling temperature. 

However, you can also use Color Remover with a washing machine or with the sink or bucket method, but you may get less reliable results.