Fading black clothes: how coffee and spinach can help

Black clothing is a classic that never goes out of style. However, like any other garment, it can lose its color over time.

Fortunately, there are several ways to preserve the black color of your clothes and make them look like new, writes SantePlusMag.

How to wash black laundry

The first rule to remember is to wash black laundry separately from light clothes. This will help prevent color fading.

If you are washing black clothes in a washing machine, it is recommended to soak them in a mixture of water, white vinegar, and salt before washing. This will help to fix the color. Then, protect your black clothes in the drum with a mesh bag to prevent them from getting damaged.

After washing, avoid using the dryer and hang your clothes to dry. However, it is not recommended to dry them in the sun to preserve their textile fibers and color.

How to enhance black color

There are two most common ways to emphasize the dark color of clothes:

Using a special detergent

Some detergents are specially formulated to bring back the shine of black fabrics. You can choose a special laundry detergent to protect the pigments of your black laundry. However, be sure to follow the dosage of the detergent to avoid stains on your black clothes.

Use of dye

To revitalize the black color, you can also use a dye. However, keep in mind that dyes are more effective on fabrics such as cotton, linen, or silk. They can also stick to synthetic fabrics, but not to polyester or spandex. It is recommended to use warm water and a dark dye to absorb the garment and achieve a natural black shade.

Natural methods

In addition to these two methods, there are natural methods used to preserve black clothes:

Coffee

To restore the shine to black clothes, soak the fabric in strong coffee or add a cup of coffee to the washing machine. Coffee will allow your clothes to regain their natural color.

Water from cooked spinach

For dark colors, the water after cooking spinach helps to revitalize colors and fight discoloration. Before washing black clothes, first, soak them in the water in which the bunch of spinach was cooked. Rinse and then wash them by hand.

Tea

Tea is also a natural fixative that revives the black color of clothes. Simply dissolve tea bags in water and then soak black clothes in this solution for 30 minutes.

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