Recover clothing from fading - tips

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The brightly colored clothes that have just been bought and washed one have been faded really annoying. Luckily there are ways that can help restore their eye-catching color. Sometimes, the detergent that builds up will make the clothes look duller. If this is the case, just add a pinch of salt or vinegar as the laundry will look new again. If your clothes become stained from everyday use and washing, you can revive them with dye! Alternatively, you can also use some common household ingredients, such as baking soda, coffee, or hydrogen peroxide.

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Method 1 of 4: Restore bright colors with salt

Put discolored clothes and laundry detergent in the washing machine. Discoloring of clothes after a few times may be caused by detergent build up in the detergent. Adding salt to the wash will dissolve these build up, making the garment look like new again.
- Detergent will be easier to leave residue than detergent.
Add 1/2 cup (150 g) of salt to the washing cycle. After you've put your clothes and laundry detergent into the washing machine, add about 1/2 cup (150 g) of salt to the drum. In addition to restoring clothing color, salt also helps prevent new clothes from fading in the first place.
- You can add salt to each wash.
- You can use plain or super fine salt, avoid raw sea salt, as they may not dissolve completely in your washing machine.
- Salt is also an effective stain remover, especially blood stains, mold, and sweat.
Dry clothes as usual. After washing is finished, remove the clothes and check the color. If you are satisfied, you can take the clothes to dry or dry in the dryer; If your clothes are still dull, try washing with vinegar again.
- You may need to re-dye if your clothes have faded from repeated washing.
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Method 2 of 4: Use vinegar to treat detergent that has accumulated

Add ½ cup (120 ml) white vinegar to the washing machine. If using a top load washer, you can either pour vinegar directly into the washing bucket or add to the fabric softener compartment if you are using a horizontal load washer. The vinegar will help break down the detergents or minerals in the hard water that have accumulated, resulting in lighter clothing.
- Vinegar also helps prevent these substances from building up in the first place, making it an effective way to keep new clothing color.
Advice: For a deeper cleaning, you can also mix 1 cup (240 ml) of white vinegar in 3.8 liters of warm water, soak the clothes in vinegar for 20-30 minutes, then wash as usual.
Wash clothes in cold water in the normal wash mode. You will add the discolored clothes to the washer, add detergent and turn it on. Usually, you just need to soak the clothes in vinegar before washing them, and they'll lighten the color.
- You need to select a washing mode suitable for each fabric. For example, with clothing made of thin material such as silk or lace, a light wash should be used. For more durable fabrics like cotton or denim, the normal wash can be used.
Dry the clothes or dry in a dryer. Vinegar on clothes will be removed during the rinse cycle, so laundry will not smell vinegar. You can dry or dry your clothes according to the clothes' instructions or your habits.
- If the smell of vinegar is left a little, you can dry the clothes outdoors or put a piece of clothes-scented paper in the dryer, the vinegar smell will disappear when the clothes dry.
- If your clothes are still dull, the dye may have faded and you will need to start dyeing again.
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Method 3 of 4: Dyeing to refresh clothes color

Check the label to see if the garment's materials are dyeable. Some fabrics will eat more dye than others, so before dyeing to restore your clothes color, you need to check the label to see what the garment is made of. If made from at least 60% natural fibers, such as cotton, silk, linen, hemp, wool or rayon or nylon, the garment is more likely to color well when dyed.
- When dyeing, clothes with a mixture of both natural and man-made fibers will not appear as dark as all-natural fabrics.
- Clothing made from acrylic, spandex, polyester or metallic fibers, or on a label that says “Dry Clean Only” may not exhibit color or very little coloration.
Advice: You need to wash your clothes clean before dyeing. Stains or stains will prevent the dye from evenly permeating the fabric.
Choose a dye that is as close to the original color of the garment as possible. If you want your clothes to look as good as new, take them with you to a department store, craft store or fabric store to buy dye. Try to find the color that is most similar to the original color so that your clothes are light and natural after dyeing.
- If you want to dye another color, you will need to use a color remover first.
Protect skin and surrounding area from dye. Cover newspapers, tarpaulins, or trash bags around them so that if the dye splashes out, they will not contaminate the table, cabinet or floor. Also, prepare some old cloths or paper towels in advance to quickly wipe off any spilled dye when needed. Finally, wear old clothes and thick gloves to avoid dyeing.
- It is very important to protect your hands, the skin of your hands can get irritated if it comes in contact with the dye.
Fill a large pot with hot water about 49-60 ° C. Most household heaters are set to a maximum temperature of 49 ° C, some can go up to 60 ° C, so you can use the hottest water directly from the heater. However, if you want to use hot water, you can boil the water on the stove until it is almost boiling, or about 93 ° C, then pour the water into a large pot, bucket, or pot or directly into the top loading washing machine. .
- You will need about 11 L of water for 0.5 Kg of clothes.
- The bucket or pot will be suitable for dyeing thin clothing or children's clothing. Use a large plastic basin or washing machine to dye more types of shoe clothing like sweaters or jeans.
- Each garment weighs 0.2-0.4 kg.
Mix the dye and salt in a small glass of water, then pour into a basin. Check the instruction manual for the exact amount of dye to use. Usually you need to use about ½ bottle of dye for every 0.5 kg of clothing. For better coloration, add ½ cup (150 g) of salt for every 0.5 kg of clothing. Mix the dye and salt evenly in a small cup of warm water until they are completely dissolved. Then, pour the dye and salt mixture into a large basin of water and stir well with a metal scoop or tongs.
- For easy cleaning, you can use a wooden stick or a plastic spoon to stir the dye in a small cup, and once you're done, just discard it.
Let the clothes soak for 30-60 minutes and stir often. You will put the clothes in a dye bath and use a ladle or tongs to press the clothes into the water so they are completely submerged. To let the dye evenly soak into the fabric, stir the garment evenly every 5 to 10 minutes, thus avoiding the creases or wrinkles that prevent the dye from infiltrating the fabric.
- The more you invert, the more evenly the dye will be absorbed. Many people like to rotate their clothes continuously, others think that just rotating every few minutes is enough.
Remove clothes and rinse with cold water. When you soak long enough, or when the color has grown dark enough, carefully lift the garment out of the dye bath with a tongs or a ladle, place the garment in another basin and rinse it under cool running water until the water clear .
- The clothes will be darker and wet, you need to keep this in mind when checking your dye color.
- Wash the basin right away to prevent it from staining.
Wash clothes separately in the cold wash mode. If you are satisfied with the color, turn your clothes around and put them in the washing machine. Even though most of the dye has been rinsed on your clothes, the dye will still leach out when washing by machine, so don't wash anything else in the washing machine if you don't want them to get stained. Next, you will turn on the washing machine in the cold wash light mode.
- Turning left during washing will help preserve the color of the clothes.
Dry the clothes to see the final color. You can dry or dry clothes in a dryer, depending on the type of fabric and your personal preference. Either way, when the clothes are dry, double-check to see if the dye is evenly colored and you are satisfied with the results.
- If you want, you can dye it again
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Method 4 of 4: Use other ingredients

Add baking soda to the washing machine to brighten white clothes. Baking soda is also an ingredient that can help lighten clothes, especially white clothes. Simply add ½ cup (90 g) of baking soda to the tub with your laundry and regular laundry detergent.
- Using baking soda is also a great way to deodorize clothes!
Refreshing black clothes by steeping in coffee or tea. If you want to refresh your black clothes in a simple and economical way, make 2 cups (470 ml) of black tea or very strong coffee. You put your clothes in the washing machine and wash as you normally would, but stand by the side to watch. When the rinse cycle begins, open the lid of the washer and pour in coffee or tea, then wait for the washing machine to finish and dry the clothes.
- Drying black clothes with a dryer will make them fade faster.
Lighten clothes by adding black pepper to the washing machine. You will wash the laundry as usual, then add about 2-3 teaspoons (8-12 grams) of ground black pepper to the laundry. The build-up will be dissolved and the pepper residue will be removed during the rinse cycle.
Lighten white clothes with hydrogen peroxide. You will want to get your white clothes bleached out after a few washs, but doing so will likely spoil and fade over time. Instead of bleach, add 1 cup (240 ml) of hydrogen peroxide to the laundry detergent and wash your clothes as usual. advertisement

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You can combine several of the methods listed above to enhance the whitening effect, such as adding both salt and vinegar to your laundry detergent.
Sort your clothes by color, turn them around and wash with cold water to keep the color from fading.