How do you keep dark (specifically black) clothing from fading and streaking?

Question

I have used detergent made for dark clothing,but our darks still seem to fade and discolor after the first few washes.

Answer 1

Throw a cup full of vinegar in the wash the first time you wash it.

Answer 2

If you wash just dark clothes and not with pants -- pants fade shirts and etc.... it's good to wash them in cold water and to set the dryer on low it takes longer but the clothes dnt fade as fast

Answer 3

1) Refrain from using harsh detergents.

2) Wash jeans in cold water -- DO NOT USE WARM WATER -- DO NOT USE HOT WATER as dye will fade tremendously.

3) Line dry the pants over a chair preferably in dim light. DO NOT LINE DRY the pants outside -- the sun's rays will also harm the dye in the pants and fade them.

Answer 4

If they are pants turn them inside out before you washing them.Cheer makes a special detergent just for dark clothes.Always use cold water.

Answer 5

Throw a bit of black dye like rit in the wash with clothing that is all black like cotton shirts or pants it will re fresh the color of your clothing and will not stain your washer.

Answer 6

There's a product from Coral specially for black clothes. Try your nearest Aldi supermarket

Answer 7

Don't wear it and don't wash it.
Dry cleaning tends not to wash out the color as well. If you can afford it and don't mind the smell you might consider it. It is also a polluter.

Answer 8

Hanging them inside out on clothes line helps .

Answer 9

wash in cold water inside out

Answer 10

most things do fade in time, but always washing them and rinsing them in COLD water helps also