DYLON Washing Machine Fabric Dye Pod for Clothes & Soft Furnishings, 350g – Plum Red

I love this product for refreshing clothes. I will do this up to two times a year, but mainly after summer when things fade more easily in the sun. Easy to use - just toss in with your clothes on a regular wash, and the amount of clothes they cover is satisfactory - be sure to check weights and materials as per the instructions so as not to be disappointed. The smell in not offensive, and the result is of high dye quality. I find this product very effective and they increase wearability and life in all of my black clothes. There are no patchiness issues if you follow the instructions.

Reading some of the more negative reviews, I thought this new approach of chucking in the dye within a container would be problematic. Not so! All in one product (no more kilos of salt to buy) & no more emptying out of the dye into the drum - nice and straightforward with less room for accidents. I've been using Dylon's range of dyes for a few years now and this latest format makes it even more simple than the previous all-in-one pouch. To improve your chances of a consistent result, follow the instructions but be aware dirt or soap residues are the enemies to the dyeing process. So I ensure the wash before dyeing is a thorough one, with no fabric conditioner. You could try using distilled white vinegar as a conditioner replacement (useful when you've run out or for towels that you need to stay absorbent), because it helps by neutralising any remaining soap. Choose the highest spin setting your machine offers to get rid of all of those residues. Then, clean out the detergent/conditioner drawer and run another rinse cycle with just water, selecting the option for 'water plus' if your machine has the function to boost the amount of water used in the rinse process. The aim is to make sure there's nothing but clean detergent free fabric. Place the Dylon pod on top of the freshly-washed well-rinsed damp fabrics and follow the remaining instructions for the experience you've been dyeing to see. 4 wash cycles (cleaning, dyeing, after dye wash, machine clean-out wash) per batch of clothes is a bit energy intensive, so you might want to wait until you've got enough items to rejuvenate or for when it coincides with your scheduled machine maintenance wash and run a limescale treatment during the final clean-out wash killing two birds with one stone, to justify the 'leccy costs. But, it's better than looking scruffy or throwing out garments and your machine will most certainly be free of germs after the whole process. Several cups of tea later... results were uniform colour throughout. I chose the Navy Blue option (the product picture shot isn't that accurate in the colour shade - it appears online as a denim blue). Results were a nice and deep uniform blue to several items all done at the same time (3 pairs of partially faded navy trousers, 2 casual navy shirts that looked a little tatty and a light blue t-shirt). One dye pod was enough to refresh all the garments to look crisp and close to new again without looking artificially over coloured. I was a little apprehensive worried I'd get blotchy results claimed by other reviewers, but following the instructions which state to run on a 40 degrees cotton cycle, the results were as good as Dylon's previous generation all-in-one pouch, minus any dyed fingers. Trust me, the dye powder can get everywhere if it's mishandled, the pod just makes it all nice and simples.

I remember the days of boiling up our dyes with tons of salt so this has impressed me greatly for the ease of use. I took care with the instructions. I checked the wash cycle. I was dying 100% cotton bedding (to de-grey the house). It worked really well and the green took nicely over tones of pale grey - you could just still see the pattern through but I rather liked that. However, results are variable - the next things I dyed were also 100 cotton, but the colour took quite differently. I then pushed my luck and dyed a pair of curtains from the same range (also 100% cotton). Worried that they would come out different shades if I did them separately as the other items had done, I was keen to wash both together, but even though I used 3 packs for that attempt I pushed my luck on the amount of fabric in the machine and it came out uneven (streaks of darker tones across where the fabric must not have unfolded in the machine). I did pause the machine part way through and moved the fabric by hand to try to mitigate this - achieving nothing but a green hand lol. I'm not too unhappy with results - it's made an inexpensive change to my bedroom colour theme, but not one thing matches even though I used the same dye, and when the curtains are closed the uneven streaks show, so if you're determined to have everything the same shade this may not be the way to go for you. So - overall, fabulous, especially for single items. But not without issues to be mindful of if you're shade matching, which may be a big deal for some people.

Fantastic! I have two pairs of navy blue hall and landing velvet curtains that were very sun damaged and faded down the sides. I used one pod for each set of curtains, so the washing machine had plenty of room inside the drum to get an even coverage. They came out perfect! Even colour and look like new again. I definitely recommend this product, it's a known make for working well, follow instructions properly as stated and you won't have a problem.

I used these Dylon Washing Machine Fabric Dye Pods in Intense Black on two pairs of faded black jogging bottoms, and they’ve really brought them back to life. After countless washes, the joggers were looking tired and dull, but one cycle with the dye restored a rich, even black across the fabric. They are 80% cotton, 20% polyester. The process is straightforward: just pop the damp clothing into the drum, place the pod on top, and run a 40°C cycle. No extra salt or detergents needed....Once finished, I ran a rinse cycle with my usual detergent to remove any residue, and the result was excellent. The coverage was very even, with no streaks or patchiness. It’s easy, low fuss, and cost-effective compared with buying new joggers, especially as there was nothing else wrong with them. I put them straight into a normal mid to dark wash after the first use, and they have not bled into the other clothes. Overall, this product is perfect for refreshing faded black clothes. It’s simple to use, gives professional-looking results, and has saved my favourite joggers from being retired too soon. A solid buy for anyone wanting to revive black garments at home. So much easier, than the old fashioned methods.... win win for me!

Did not change the color at all and I followed the directions.

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I used this machine dye on a very old but much loved and very faded, denim skirt of mine. I weighed the fabric and followed the instructions as given and it came up as promised. It looks like a brand new skirt. I'll definitely do this again.

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I died two canvas Ikea chair covers purple with Ritt dye years ago. They had faded to an ugly grey purple. I wanted to re-dye them but dreaded the pot on stove, add salt, mess. Saw these pods online and wanted to try them. I used one pod per chair cover. I dyed each chair cover separately (in part bc I ordered one pod to try and only ordered another when it worked). I was afraid it wouldn't work because I have a front loader. But when you read the directions, these pods are from the UK and designed for front loaders. It was so easy. Just follow the directions and run an empty cycle after to make sure your washer is clean. Very happy with results.