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I splashed bleach on my jeans. Can I dye them to cover the spot?

You can dye them, but it may not totally cover the spot. Usually previous dyes, finishes or just soil on used clothing shows up by making the over-dye look less uniform than it should. When dyeing over a white spot, it may look more like the color you desire, but the rest of the jeans may look darker, still leaving a definite spot.
Author: Jan Stone, Extension Specialist

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