Colour Catcher

ColourCatcher

Colour Catcher is a laundry product designed to prevent color bleeding during the washing process. It is typically a sheet that is added to the washing machine along with the laundry. The sheet absorbs loose dyes that are released during the wash cycle, thereby preventing these dyes from staining other clothes.

History

The concept of a colour catcher was developed to address the common problem of color bleeding in mixed laundry loads. This innovation has allowed consumers to wash different colored garments together without the risk of colors transferring from one garment to another.

Mechanism of Action

Colour catchers work by using a special type of fabric that is treated with chemicals designed to attract and trap loose dye molecules. When the washing machine agitates, the loose dyes are released from the clothes and are absorbed by the colour catcher sheet. This prevents the dyes from re-depositing onto other garments.

Usage

To use a colour catcher, one simply places a sheet in the washing machine along with the laundry. The sheet can be used in both top-loading and front-loading machines and is effective in both hot and cold water. After the wash cycle is complete, the sheet is discarded.

Benefits

• **Prevents Color Bleeding**: Allows for mixed loads of laundry without the risk of color transfer.
• **Convenience**: Reduces the need to sort laundry by color.
• **Cost-Effective**: Helps to maintain the original color of clothes, extending their lifespan.

Related Products

• Laundry detergent
• Fabric softener
• Stain remover

See Also

• Laundry
• Washing machine
• Textile care