While shopping for new clothes, you spot a rack of brightly colored jeans. After searching for your size, you grab three pairs and head straight to the fitting room to try them on. As you look in the mirror, you begin to fret. The jeans look great on you, but you worry they’ll quickly lose their vibrant colors.
If you can relate to this scenario, you might frequently avoid buying colored clothing. But with proper washing and care, you can keep your wardrobe colorful and looking like new. Here are some best practices to adopt when cleaning your clothes.
- Study the Care Label
Some people absentmindedly toss their new clothes into washers and dryers without even reading care labels. Carefully studying these labels before washing and drying your clothing can save you from experiencing heartbreak. For example, a care label in a new shirt might advise you to wash the garment only in cold water. Or the care label sewn in a pair of shorts may recommend you to dry them on a low setting. - Turn Clothing Inside Out
When people place multiple pieces of clothing in their washers, the friction between garments can fade colors. Therefore, you should always turn your colored clothing items inside out before washing them. This practice will prevent the fronts of your clothing pieces from rubbing against each other and losing their vibrancy. - Invest In a Fade Resistant Detergent
To prevent appliances from damaging your colored clothing, consider investing in a fade resistant detergent. Nowadays, numerous detergents that promise to keep colored clothes vibrant line supermarket shelves. - Avoid Excessive Drying
After depositing their clothes in dryers, people often forget about them. Unfortunately, excessive drying can lead to color fading. To prevent this common issue from occurring, utilize your dryer’s timer or automated settings. Ideally, you should remove your clothes from the dryer when they’re still a little damp.
New clothing can be an expensive investment. Whenever you buy a new garment, you want to do everything you can to keep it looking brand new for as long as possible. To maintain brightly colored clothing, consider adhering to the aforementioned tips.
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