How to Fix Bleach Damage on Black Clothing

Bleach damage can ruin your black clothes and cause a great deal of frustration. It happens by accident -- you're using bleach for a different purpose entirely and it spatters, leaving a spot on your clothes. Removing light spots from black clothing can be tricky and doesn't always work, but you can try several methods before tossing the garment.

Bleach
Dye
Permanent marker or fabric paint
Peroxide
Detergent

Instructions

- 1
  Try a black permanent marker or fabric paint. It's the easiest place to start, and if you're satisfied with the results you don't have to go any further. Keep the marker or paint handy -- you may have to reapply after several washes.
- 2
  Bleach the entire garment so that it's mostly the same color throughout. Degrade the bleach with an oxygen boosted bleach or hydrogen peroxide. This is an important step because you don't want the bleach to eat away at the fabric. You can use Rit Color Remover as an alternative to bleach.
- 3
  Purchase a dye that is appropriate for the fabric type and dye the garment according to the package directions.
- 4
  Cover the area with a patch if it wouldn't look out of place and you are determined to get more wear out of the garment.

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