Laundry Basics: Your Guide to Washing Colored Clothes

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Laundry Basics: Your Guide to
Washing Colored Clothes
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Nothing is worse than getting a new colored
shirt or dress, only to find that after a few
washes, it has faded to a dull, muted shade.
According to experts, several things can cause
faded colors, from warm water breaking
down fiber fabrics to the incorrect choice of
detergent. While taking regular trips to the
dry cleaners is a good option, you can also
learn basic tips about washing colored clothes
affordably and keep them clean and crisp
without fading.
How Do You Wash Colored Clothes?
Do They Really Need Washing?
Every time you toss clothes in the washer or
bring them to a dry cleaner, regardless of
the color and no matter how careful they
were treated, there will be a little wear and
tear.
Before deciding to wash your colored or dark
clothes, ask yourself if those pieces really
need cleaning. Perhaps they can go back to
the rack for another event before finally
washing.
Check the guidelines on how often you should
wash the garment. The clothing label
sometimes gives specific instructions about
cleaning and drying.
Sort Your Clothes Properly
One of the most important considerations
when sorting clothes is to determine whether
the item can be washed at home or dry-
cleaned only. Again, check the clothing care
tag. You can use home dry cleaning kits on
jeans and sweaters to remove the odors.
These are easier on fabrics than washing
machines.
After you have identified the washable
clothes, check the colors. It is better to
separate them by color ranges. Wash dark
tones together. Experts recommend mixing
greens with blues, pinks with reds, and more.
Pastel colors should be washed separately
from other colors. Never wash light-colored
items with dark clothes to prevent dye
transfer.
Avoid mixing dark colored clothes with linen
and lint-producing fabrics too! Lint will
adhere to dark items, making them look
faded.
Heavy fabrics such as denim will also require
a different machine setting than delicate
items.
Be Mindful of Your Dark Clothes Wash
Temperature
Always use a cool water temperature when
washing and rinsing colored clothes. Hot
water may cause fading or dye bleeding more
quickly than cold water.
Choose the Best Detergent for Dark
Clothes
There are several detergents formulated for
dark-colored clothing. If you do not have one,
try using the least amount of your regular
powder to clean clothes. Cleaners in liquid
form are the best detergent for dark clothes
because powders may leave undissolved
particles on the fabrics, giving a dull look.
If your washer does not have an automatic
dispenser, be sure to add the detergent to the
washer tub fist. Adding your clothes first may
cause spotting problems or residues.
If you need to use a stain remover, try the
solution first in a small spot or on the inside
seam to make sure that it will not cause
discoloration or fading.
Do They Need Bleaching?
If you have dark clothes that are especially
dirty, you may use an all-fabric bleach. This is
perfect for colored items. Never use chlorine
bleach, as it is only meant for white clothes.
Check the product labels carefully. Also, the
hardness of your water may affect how bleach
works. Try it first on some clothes you no
longer use.
Know the Best Settings to Wash Dark
Clothes
Unless heavily caked with dirt, you can use a
gentle cycle for washing colored clothes. This
involves less agitation, which can help
prevent damage to the fibers. A slow spin
cycle will also avoid making your clothes look
fuzzy and faded.
Experts also recommend the use of front load
over top load washers. They do not have a
center agitator and are therefore gentler on
clothing.
Of course, hand washing is always a good
option, especially for colored items.
Load Your Washer Correctly
You need to turn colored garments inside out
before washing. This will help prevent
attracting lint and causing damages on the
fibers, showing frayed ends.
Do not overload your washer! Know your
machine’s load capacity!
Turn Away from Sunlight
Even though sunlight drying is a money-
saver, colored clothes may fade when
exposed to direct sunbeams. Use an indoor
drying rack or a tumble dryer.
Unless you are only dealing with lightly
soiled colored clothes, you are safer
bringing your garments for dry cleaning in
Durango, CO. We at Kelly’s Dry Cleaners
will not just keep your clothes colorful; we
can also guarantee the preservation of the
fabrics, making them last longer. Call our
office now at 970-903-1642.
Durango, CO
(970) 903-1642
Farmington, NM
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