How do you remove color-bleeding stains on clothes?

Color-bleeding stains on clothes are best removed by rewashing them with an oxygen-based bleach or white distilled vinegar, in addition to regular detergent. According to laundry expert Mary Marlowe Leverrette at About, the process is much more effective when done before the clothes go through the drying process.

If the stained garments have already gone through the dryer, they must be soaked in a mixture of cool water and an oxygen-based bleach for a minimum of eight hours in a bucket or bathtub. If the stains are still present after submerging the garments for this period, the process should be repeated with a fresh batch of solution.