Say No To Dark Clothes that Fade!

It is one of the most frustrating things when you notice your dark garments fading in only a few washes! Nothing worst! So I have complied a few handy tips and tricks to keep your dark garments looking like new!

Tip #1: Sort you're Clothing According to Color

Yes, this seems like an easy and logical step to take but too often that one red sock will be the lone soldier in a basket of whites or darks and can be a very expensive and frustrating accident. It is a good idea to determine if the garment really does need to be washed or simply can be worn again, every wash can damage the garment so less is more! Another very logical step is to separate lights and darks, lint from cotton garments will attached themselves to the dark garments making them appear fuzzy and worn.

Tip #2: Choose the Right Temp!

Again, simple yet logical steps, use the coolest temperature your washer has when washing dark clothing.

Tip #3: The Right Detergent and The Wrong Detergent

Use a detergent that is specifically designed for washing dark colors. Tide offer a special milder detergent that will care for dark clothes in the wash. If you don't have one yet need to do a load of darks use a very small amount of detergent.

Tip #4: Wash Cycles!

These days washing machines have several different wash cycle settings to choose from. Unless your garments are soaked in dirt choose a gentle cycle with the least amount of agitation to avoid damaging the fibers of the garment. And when in doubt hand washing garments is the best option.  

Tip #5: Loading Clothing 

When washing any clothing it is a must that you turn garments inside out before washing them! The reason for this is simple it prevents fiber damage, avoids attracting lint and also fraying edges of the garment.

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