Many people wonder how to properly wash black clothes in a washing machine so that they remain beautiful and “new” for a long time. This problem worries not only girls and women, who usually do housework, but also single men, whose wardrobe is dominated by mostly black things.
Some ignorant people are of the opinion that high-quality washing depends solely on the established method of washing. However, it is also important to take into account the material from which the clothes are made, dyeing (paint strength), quality of the fabric and several other factors.
The rest of this article describes in detail how to properly wash dark-colored clothes and how to ensure that things do not lose color and shape after the first wash. Surely, some people will be able to learn and find something new and useful for themselves.
How to avoid color loss
In the modern world you can meet a huge number of people who wear black clothes. And there is nothing surprising here, because such things are quite comfortable to wear, do not stain, are very elegant, and emphasize a beautiful figure. In addition, the black shade goes well with many things of other colors (white, red and many others). Many women and men prefer this kind of clothing, because, as mentioned earlier, it has many advantages.
Despite the fact that black things do not have to be washed as often as light ones, anyone may soon face the problem of fading, washing out the color, which gradually turns gray or becomes somehow faded.
The correct washing method powders and rinsing agents (detergents) and some other factors are the key to preserving the original appearance of a black item, its color and brightness.
Many housewives know various methods or so-called “life hacks” that help keep dark clothes “new” for quite a long time. Below is a list of some of these tricks that are especially popular among housewives:
- if the item is made of silk or knitwear, then it is recommended to wash it by hand (a machine can ruin the quality of the fabric);
- to avoid fading after the first wash, add salt (ordinary rock salt) along with the powder;
- Ordinary vinegar, which is added to water when soaking clothes, will also help fix the color;
- Various capsules, gels and other laundry detergents have a gentle effect on fabric.
If the item is of high quality, “branded”, then it is usually on the collar or somewhere else there is a small tag on which the rules for use and washing are written (dry cleaning, washing, and so on). Usually people don't pay attention to such a small reminder, but you can't do that. After all, if you simply throw a T-shirt, dress, shorts into the washing machine and select a random washing mode, without paying attention to the recommendations, this will certainly negatively affect the quality.
Before putting laundry in the washing machine, it is necessary to carefully disassemble (sort) it.
Experts advise washing knitted clothes by hand, because when washing by machine there is a certain risk of damaging them. There are two opinions about adding air conditioning. Some people are sure that it should be added, while others think completely differently. In order not to spoil the quality of the linen, you need to choose exactly the product that is intended for black. Such conditioners are usually used to refresh color, increase saturation, and restore.
On a note! To ensure that the color does not quickly wash out and the item does not fade, the washing machine should be set to the “quick wash” mode. Don't forget about rinsing, which plays an important role in preserving the quality of the fabric.
In addition, if there are too many clothes in the washing machine, then after washing they may appear stains or whitish streaks. Before washing clothes, it is recommended to turn them inside out and fasten them (thus increasing the wear time).
After a new item becomes dirty, you should wash it by hand. This way you can avoid deteriorating the strength of the fabric, as well as the color saturation. It happens underwear that fades even when washed with cold water.
What types of detergents are there?
For both colored and black items, there are a huge number of different detergents aimed at maintaining color saturation, brightness, and the like.
Today, modern stores offer a wide range of "universal" detergents, which are not recommended to be used too often when washing specifically black laundry, as this can lead to the formation of marks, stains, streaks or cause an allergic reaction (due to chemical residues on the surface). To avoid streaks, stains and other troubles, it is for this reason that various gels or chemical liquids are added to the washing machine (more reliable and convenient). Usually, high-quality detergents contain a special dye that maintains and restores the color of the fabric.
Among these tools that have proven themselves well are:
- “Domal Black Fashion” is a rather expensive, but very effective air conditioner (the price ranges from three hundred and fifty rubles).
- “Domal” – is a powder (in liquid state), designed to renew and maintain color.
- Gel "Laska" - has a fairly pleasant (rich) aroma, is used for synthetic, cotton linen, and is also added to the washing machine when washing down jackets.
- “Burti noir” is a German-made detergent, used to restore its original appearance, and has many positive reviews.
The above is only a small part of those wonderful means which cope well with different tasks. Their main differences are efficiency, quality and, of course, price.Often such funds flash on TV screens during advertisements.
Color restoration
To restore the color of fabric, one of the following methods is usually used:
- You will need a basin and coffee (necessarily strong). Hot coffee is poured into a basin and allowed to cool. Soak the necessary linen in a “coffee bath” for forty-five or fifty minutes. Afterwards you need to rinse the item, squeeze it out and let it dry.
- For the second method of restoring the color of fabric, you will need tobacco leaves (can be crushed or dried). The last ingredient is brewed, cooled and then added during washing.
- In order not to have to worry about preparing some “recipes”, you can simply go to the store and buy special tablets that give the fabric a more saturated shade.
