Rit Liquid Dye, Pearl Gray 8oz

I got this to try on a wore out carpet in a 1995 Tahoe. It is a little darker to cover the stains but the carpet is looking brand new!

I was hesitant to try this on a wig. I researched dying wigs beforehand..A week before this purchase I tried real hair dye to change the color of a wig and it did NOT work.. So I got online and found out why..Low and behold different fibers.etc..I had an ugly yellow/blond yellow wig. I adored the style and look but the color YUCK!!!, lol, lol... So I tried this and that same wig in 10 minutes was radiant and awesome greyish with lovely undertones.. I am HOOKED now.....I HIGHLY recommend any shade of grey to dye light blond, yellow type wigs....A Perfect "10" ..So darn easy a 10 year old can do this.. NO NO stinky amonia smells No smell at all..The cost dirt cheap... This entire transaction which took only 1 day and a 1/2 for delivery is another Perfect "10"....

I use Rit dye all the time, here are some helpful tips!Step by StepCHOOSING FABRICS. Rit works best on many natural, washable fabrics and materials, such as:a. 100% cotton, linen, silk, wool, ramieb. Synthetics such as rayon and nylonc. Fiber blends with at least 60% cotton or other dyeable fiber (blends will tint evenly but will not achieve full color)d. Nylon-based plastic such as those found in buttons, fasteners and lacrosse stickse. Natural materials such as wood, wicker, paper, feathers and corkBut there are fabrics and materials that will not accept dye, such as:a. 100% polyester, acrylic, acetate, fiberglass, spandex and metallic fibersb. Fabrics with rubber backing (bath mats or throw rugs)c. Fabrics with special finishes such as water repellentsd. Fabrics with bleach damage or extensive staininge. Fabrics washable only in cold water or labeled “dry clean only”f. Polyethylene plastics such as golf discsg. Polycarbonate plastics such as eyeglass framesFiber content and weight also effect how color appears making fabrics like cotton, wool and silk absorb dye differently, slightly changing the hue and brightness of the chosen color. If you are in doubt as to whether your fabric will accept dye or achieve the color you want, we recommend testing a swatch.DYE PREP. Cover work area with a plastic table cover or newspaper and have paper towels or sponges handy to protect against any possible spills.Wear rubber gloves to protect hands from getting stained and to insulate them when working with hot water.Use plastic buckets or stainless steel pots for the dye bath. You can also dye in a stainless steel sink. Don’t dye or rinse items in a porcelain or fiberglass sink or tub as they are likely to get stained./p>ACHIEVING TRUE COLOR. Always follow manufacturer’s care instructions for your fabric as well as Rit Dye package or bottle instructions.Remove stains on fabric or use Rit Color Remover before dyeing to get fabric to an off-white or cream color. This will help achieve uniform color results when dyeing.Dissolve powder dye thoroughly in 2 cups of very hot water first to avoid dye spotting. Stir dissolved powder dye or well-shaken liquid dye into dye bath until evenly dispersed. Never pour liquid or powder dye directly on fabric unless looking to achieve a specific creative effect.Be sure to use enough dye for the weight or size of the project. For example, for a pound of dry fabric (about 3 yards), use one package of Rit powder or 1/2 bottle of Rit liquid in 3 gallons of water. You want enough water for the fabric to move freely in the dye bath so that it can absorb the dye evenly across the garment.When dyeing 1 pound of dry fabric in dark or bright colors such as Black, Dark Brown, Cocoa Brown, Navy, Purple, Wine, and Dark Green, use double the amount of dye (2 packages of Rit powder or 1 bottle of Rit liquid) in 3 gallons of water.For the deepest color, use a water temperature of 140ºF/60ºC and keep heat constant while dyeing (the stove top method or a washing machine work best). Note: If tap water is not hot enough, heat water on the stove, in a teakettle or in the microwave.If dyeing a garment more than one color, it’s usually best to start with the lightest color and move to the darkest.For more intense color when dyeing fabrics containing cotton, rayon, ramie, or linen, add 1 cup salt to the dye bath. When dyeing nylon, silk and wool, add 1 cup white vinegar to the dye bath. If possible delay adding the salt or vinegar until 5 minutes after the fabric has been in the dye bath. The delay will help to promote level dyeing.Add 1 tablespoon laundry detergent to all dye baths to help promote level dyeing.The longer the garment is immersed in the dye bath, the deeper the resulting color. Items can remain in the dye bath up to 1 hour as long as the water remains hot. You’ll also have to make sure the item receives constant agitation or stirring.Garments will also look darker when wet and prior to washing.When you remove clothes from dye bath, rinse in warm, then cool water until water runs clear. (Warm water helps to rinse off surface dye more effectively.)Wash your fabric/clothes in warm water with mild detergent and then rinse thoroughly in cool water. Machine dry or hang dry.CARING FOR DYED ITEMS. For the first two or three times, wash your dyed item by itself in cool water with a small amount of non-bleaching detergent. Always wash your dyed clothing with similar colors in cool water with mild detergent. Dry cleaning silks and special fabrics is recommended.CLEANUP. Clean containers and sinks immediately after dyeing by scrubbing with hot water and powdered cleanser or bleach.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.

This is one of the tested to be true brands. The dyes always come out as expected as long as you follow the instructions.

The dye color was perfect

Having read the review above, I carefully planned and ordered 2 bottles instead of one to get the depth of color needed. The instructions do say that if you want a deeper shade then more than one bottle may be necessary. I also used 1/4 bottle of black to avoid the lavender shading mentioned aboveI dyed 6 IKEA cotton dining room chair covers in the washing machine and they came out perfectly. The instructions say to use salt. I used a 1 pound package of soda ash (sodium carbonate) ASIN: B004O7EG instead. The essential thing to do is follow all the instructions carefully but note the salt substitution and the added black dye which is why I am docking 2 stars. Regular table salt may work for some colors but I recommend the sodium carbonate for this shade. When I opened the machine to reset it (you have to do this a few times expending on your machine) the color was looking a little purplish.All in all, I was able to dye my chair covers a beautiful shade of grey with no residue in my machine. I am very happy with how the product worked with the adjustments mentioned.

I bought this dye twice. The first time I dyed a pair of pans and it came out very nice although the finish product with uneven color. Love the effect of imperfection. The 2nd time, I dyed the fabric before sewing and it came out perfectly even. Very good dye. Will try other colors if they become available as there aren't many available.

Dyed my 10 year old off white linen lampshades pearl gray. They came out beautifully. Look like new. Used one of those large plastic storage boxes for a tub. Heated water on the stove, added salt and dishwashing liquid, put one lampshade in for about 20 minutes, removed it and did the same for the other one. So, for less than 3 dollars, I have new lampshades