The result is an entire wash of bubblegum pink clothes.

Unfortunately, this mishap can happen in real life though it’s much funnier on television.

Continue this until the running water is free of any color or dye.

Woman putting clothes in washer

Once the water runs clear, your clothes are ready for the washer.

Now, the fabric dye should not bleed when you wash the new garments with other clothing.

Additionally, make sureyou’re not washing your clothes wrong.

Colorful clothes soaking

However, laundry is not the only thing that salt and vinegar help with.

It can also help treat rashes, bee stings, and sore throats.

Salt or a combination of vinegar and olive oil can even remove water stains from wood.

Cup of salt water

But most importantly, try this salty trick to avoid color bleeding the next time you wash new clothes.