Dark clothes often fade when washed: Here's how to prevent it

Dark clothing is popular, but it fades quickly.

When washing and drying, a few things have to be observed so that the clothes keep their color.

• So that

  dark clothing

  does not fade,

  heavy-duty detergents

  should be

  avoided.

• If the

  laundry is turned inside out

  in the washing machine, the outer surface will not wear out as much.

• Black clothes can

  shine again

  with

  coffee

  .

Frankfurt - “Clothes make the man” is a popular saying that certainly contains at least a bit of truth.

So it's not surprising that many people pay close attention to what they get out of the closet in the morning.

particular

are popular long-term favorites.

can often be combined in many ways and stains are not that big a problem. But the dark outfits have another weakness.

They

.

To prevent this from happening, there are some useful

that can be easily used while

.

Tip: wash dark clothes at a low temperature

Before washing,

be separated from each other so that they do not become

.

Choosing the right temperature is also crucial.

For example, dark underwear often has to be washed at a different temperature than black tops, as the magazine "Brigitte" reveals on its website.

The

that is most suitable is stated on the care labels on the textiles.

In general, dark clothes should be washed at the lowest possible temperature.

Water that is too hot breaks the

quickly

and makes the color fade.

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Heavy-duty detergent should not be used when washing dark clothing.

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An absolute taboo when washing dark clothes, sweaters and T-shirts is the use of a

, because it often contains

.

The broadcaster RTL recommends

on its website instead

.

Special

for dark colors are also suitable for cleaning clothes without them fading.

This is reported by the advice page "Ingenious Tips".

Experts recommend: turn the dark clothing inside out before washing

Another simple but effective trick: dark laundry should always be

out before going into the

.

The outer surface wears out the most.

In addition, the dark color becomes increasingly weaker as

rub against each other while washing.

It is therefore advisable not to overfill the washing machine, as can be read on the “Jazzy Shirt” website.

there is detergent for dark clothes, then generally only wash with other dark clothes and turn inside out before washing helps as far as I know

- Kira😷 (@ehernichtso) August 27, 2020

There are numerous

that

protect

dark clothes from

or give them a new shine: This includes the true all-rounder

.

It brightens the black color again and protects against detergent residues when washing, which can settle on clothes.

Furthermore, according to the Internet platform of "Jizzy Shirt", vinegar is considered a

.

Before switching on the washing machine, simply put a cup of white vinegar in the drum and your favorite dark clothes will be better protected.

Trick: Black pepper freshen up dark clothes when washed

salt

and

are not only excellent for seasoning meat or vegetables.

They are also useful in the washing machine.

Just like vinegar, salt prevents

from sticking to the laundry and damaging the fibers.

Simply put half a cup of the "white gold" on the laundry in the drum.

Two teaspoons of pepper in the washing machine are also useful for removing detergent

residue

and preventing fading, as they act like a

that rubs soap residue off the fibers.

This is reported by the magazine "Brigitte".

Also, the black color of pepper can freshen up dark clothing.

Tip: dye black clothes with coffee

Other natural coloring agents are

.

Soak the textiles in it overnight and you get an even black, says the "Brigitte".

If you don't trust the various home remedies, you can also

get

in the drugstore

to make your favorite black dress shine again.

But caution is advised, because only

are suitable for dyeing with the products in stores.

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Black clothing is less likely to fade when air-dried.

However, excessive exposure to the sun should be avoided.

© Marijan Murat / dpa

Dark clothes can be protected from fading not only during washing.

There are also a

few things to keep in mind

when

clothes.

If possible, you should

refrain from

using a

.

Drying in the air is gentler on clothes.

However, the

should be avoided as far as possible because direct sunlight will fade the T-shirt, sweater and dress.

This can be read on the RTL homepage.

(Tobias Ketter)

List of rubric lists: © Armin Weigel / dpa