Washing Machine Fabric Dye Pod Intense Black, 350g, Packaging May Vary

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 used this to refresh a hoodie that had some light stains and the results were genuinely impressive. The process itself was very straightforward, just followed the instructions and let the machine do the work. The dye took really well and gave an even, consistent finish across the whole garment. There were no patchy areas or uneven tones, and covered the light stains perfectly, which was something I was slightly concerned about beforehand. One thing worth noting (and not a fault of the product) is that it doesn’t dye stitching, so any lighter stitching will remain visible. In my case it actually adds a bit of contrast, but it’s something to be aware of depending on the look you’re going for. Overall, a really easy way to bring older clothes back to life rather than replacing them. I’d definitely use it again.

Works well. Had a dressing gown/bathrobe that got ‘bleached’ by benzoyl peroxide and had made a purple colour pink on the colllar. This has even out the colour on the collar and spruced up the overall dressing gown. In structions were a bit unclear, says to place in front loader machine ‘unwrapped with the lid removed’. I didn’t want to put in the plastic wrapping, so I took it off and just placed the pot with the lid removed. The item needed a wash which was done in a normal load, then a wash with colour pod, another wash to clean any remaining colour. Then an empty load to wash the machine, I put in washing soda. So 4 washes in total. There was no smell and overall I was pleased with the coverage. I think a second dye would make it perfect but for me it’s not worth the cost. I would recommend.

Easy to use. Good colour consistency. Smells OK. Don’t put too many items in and the coverage is good.

This works very well and no mess. I dyed a number of towels which had been stained with bleach. The navy blue colour was deep and consistent. Great product.

The DYLON Washing Machine Fabric Dye Pod worked perfectly for refreshing my jeans. It was incredibly easy to use—just pop it in the machine and let it do its thing—with no mess or complicated steps. The colour came out even and vibrant, making the jeans look almost new again. The results were much better than expected, and everything rinsed cleanly with no issues. Purchased from Amazon and arrived exactly as described. A simple, effective solution for giving clothes a new lease of life—highly recommended. 👖✨

Purchased this to dye a white denim jacket, beige chinos and a pink top a chocolate brown colour. The washing machine technique is really easy and straightforward. Despite leaving a coating of brown sludge on the glass of the machine after the first dye cycle, I was pleased to see a nice even coverage of dye on the jacket and trousers. The pink top didn’t take at all and came out the same colour as it went in, so I’m assuming it must have been a synthetic fabric. A wipe down of the glass with kitchen paper and two further wash cycles cleaned the machine of the sludge. However, although the fabric of the jacket and trousers took the dye fine, the stitching thread didn’t, it must be synthetic. So I am now left with white and beige stitching lines which show up really clearly. This is probably OK for the jacket, but I didn’t really want the stitching lines showing up on the chinos. So, a partial success. Would I do this again? Not if I’m dyeing a light coloured garment a dark colour, unless I can put up with the “contrast” stitching lines.

Works perfectly providing you follow instructions. If it doesn’t work, you’ve not followed the instructions properly. Colour consistency is great. Only marking it down as quite expensive.