Some parts of the country have hard water and other places have soft water. According to one source fabrics washed in soft water tend to bleed more than in areas with hard water. The use of a vinegar rinse was also mentioned as a way of removing detergent residue and soap scum. If there's running of dye. I soak in salt and baking soda until the color stops running.
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