i can keep my blacks from fading when washing?
2007-09-14 13:11:50 · 9 answers · asked by .310. 4 in Home & Garden ➔ Cleaning & Laundry
Difficult but cold water only and mild detergents!
2007-09-14 13:20:10 · answer #1 · answered by Chris B 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I wash all my dark clothing on the gentle cycle cold/cold water rinse and I turn everything inside out and hang to dry... That keeps the color from running or fading and all pilling...I also like to use Woolite ! Good luck
2007-09-15 08:18:00 · answer #2 · answered by pebblespro 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Refresh Black Clothing
You can refresh your black clothes by adding bluing, or strong coffee, or tea (2 cups) to the rinse water. They should return to their original dark black state. To prevent future fading, wash them in cold water, with Ivory Flakes plus only a small amount of detergent. ;)
To set colors in colored items, soak them for an hour in a mix of 1/2 cup vinegar, 1/2 tablespoon of salt, and 1/2 gallon of water. If the rinse water shows color after an hour, repeat the process. Use this technique only for single-colored items, because multi-colored items may bleed into each other. Multicolored items will likely need to be dry-cleaned.
2007-09-14 20:25:43 · answer #3 · answered by Backwoods Barbie 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Use a detergent that contains no fillers, such as Norwex Ultra Power Plus. Most over the counter soaps have calcium based fillers (like chalk, and limestone) that are abrasive and white. They build up in blacks and give them a gray cast. If your detergent has no fillers, it will rinse away entirely, and keep your clothes newer longer, plus, no fading.
2007-09-15 14:39:45 · answer #4 · answered by Lynn 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Using a dark colored detergeant and cold water will preserve your colors. They will fade over time anyway but it will lengthen their color life way more. I still have a black shirt that looks new after five years.
2007-09-14 20:46:06 · answer #5 · answered by MJ 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
best advise is always use COLD WATER on fabric you like, dont want to fade or want to last! i never use hot water unless im washing clean rags! i never have a problem with fading!
2007-09-14 21:01:47 · answer #6 · answered by AMAZING 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Wash inside out in cold water and use a warm not hot dryer.
2007-09-14 23:48:55 · answer #7 · answered by Classy Granny 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I use the Woolite for black clothing detergent. This has kept my black clothing from fading, lengthening the life of the garments.
2007-09-14 20:17:13 · answer #8 · answered by auntchryse 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Wash them on Delicate and cold water.Also Hang dry if possible, if not then dry for least amount of time possible and on lowest setting.And try using the least amount of soap possible too- All those have worked for me! I never tried Woolite -however ya spell that} I may do that,,,,,,,Good Luck!
2007-09-14 20:19:52 · answer #9 · answered by LuvzPinK 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋