How to keep black clothes from fading in the wash

[Anonymous]

Hello!
So, I have kind of a silly question, but how in the world do you keep black clothing from fading in the wash? I have so many casual black dresses, blouses, and skirts that once they go into the wash they come out, well, not so black. It looks awful, and I have no clue what I’m doing wrong! I need to go to laundry school!

Thank you!

[Anonymous]

I haven't tried it, but Woolite makes a detergent for black clothes.

[Anonymous]

Wash them inside out. Add vinegar to your rinse water-- it'll help rinse out the soap and make colors look brighter longer.

[Anonymous]

The quality of the garment is also an issue. Something more expensive will hold the dye better.

In addition to above, I dryclean alot of my black items. In the wash, they are only washed with other blacks and done on a cold, gentle cycle with no dryer.

[Anonymous]

I've also heard that vinegar is good for preventing black clothes from fading.

[Anonymous]

Turn items inside out; use cold water; half the amount of detergent; dry on low heat until items are still a bit damp and hang dry.

[Anonymous]

If the fading bothers you, you could dye them with Rit dye. It is not hard to do.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I haven't tried it, but Woolite makes a detergent for black clothes.

I have this and occassionally use it. It seems to help. Not sure if the Woolite for dark clothes is a cure all or not, but I also wash my clothes inside out.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I haven't tried it, but Woolite makes a detergent for black clothes.

I have this and occassionally use it. It seems to help. Not sure if the Woolite for dark clothes is a cure all or not, but I also wash my clothes inside out.

Does this work for front load washers? The Woolite I mean, I have a bottle but I thought it had to say HE on it for front load....or I am completely off on this?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:The quality of the garment is also an issue. Something more expensive will hold the dye better.

In addition to above, I dryclean alot of my black items. In the wash, they are only washed with other blacks and done on a cold, gentle cycle with no dryer.

Yes, this - cold water only, and I never use the dryer for my dark clothing.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I haven't tried it, but Woolite makes a detergent for black clothes.

I have this and occassionally use it. It seems to help. Not sure if the Woolite for dark clothes is a cure all or not, but I also wash my clothes inside out.

Does this work for front load washers? The Woolite I mean, I have a bottle but I thought it had to say HE on it for front load....or I am completely off on this?

Don't know about woolite we have one from persil - amazing but expensive.