To prevent dyeing, you can protect your clothes from color mixing in the washing machine by keeping a few simple tips in mind:
Dyeing the clothes means that the color of some of the darker clothes is transferred to the lighter colored clothes. The result of this process is the change in the color of the clothes, which can be in the range of slight color transfer to the complete loss of the color of the clothes. Once staining occurs, there isn't much you can do to correct it, and most damaged clothing must be thrown away. However, there are many things you can do to prevent discoloration in the first place. In this article, Home Plus provides you with the best methods to prevent clothes from staining and protect the color of different clothes.
Tricks to prevent clothes from staining
To prevent dyeing, you can protect your clothes from color mixing in the washing machine by keeping a few simple tips in mind:
Excessive exposure to hot water during washing can cause the color fixative to wash out of the fabric. If this protective material is washed, it will no longer hold the colored clothing fibers. For this reason, if possible, use the lowest possible water temperature to wash colored clothes
To control the rough behavior of the fabrics with each other and not to rub them too much in the washing machine, follow a few simple principles: Do not overfill your washing machine, except when necessary with strong chemical cleaners for washing colored clothes. Do not use, and avoid washing delicate clothes in cold water, which can break the fabric fibers and lead to color release.
Avoid excessive use of bleaching products, excessive exposure to sunlight, and excessive heat, which can cause fading and discoloration.
Before wearing cowboy pants or any clothing that you think may be discolored from wear and tear, wash them separately to remove loose dyes from the fibers of the clothing. To test the color fastness of the clothes, it is enough to quickly rub a white cloth on the fibers of the clothes.
The solution to keep the color of clothes stable during washing
A common myth on the Internet is that washing clothes in vinegar or salt will "fix" the color and prevent the color from returning. Unfortunately, this is not true. Although vinegar helps to stabilize some acid dyes, it only works during the dyeing process and will not be useful for preventing dyeing of cotton garments. Similarly, salt is used in the dyeing process to encourage the fibers of the fabric to absorb the dye, but once this process is complete, it has no effect in preventing dyeing of the garment. If you've tried salt and think it's effective at preventing dyeing, it's only because the extra wash removes the last bits of unabsorbed dye in the fabric. The only real way to prevent dyeing and fading is to use the following methods:
Use a color stabilizer: Protect your clothes from staining with the help of a color stabilizer. These materials reduce dye transfer in fabrics where the dye has not been properly set or washed. These chemicals can "stabilize" loose particles or loose dyes and prevent color mixing in the washing machine. Color stabilizers are especially popular for reducing color transfer between different pieces of fabric. However, be aware that color stabilizers are not very effective on polyester and acrylic materials.
Wash clothes of the same color together: try to wash clothes of the same color together and know that it is not just new clothes that give off color. , they can be destroyed after repeated washing; Therefore, always wash clothes of similar colors together to avoid staining the clothes, regardless of their age and how many times they have been washed before.
Wash delicate clothes separately: Many of us over-wash our clothes for fear of them looking dirty or smelly. But when it comes to delicate clothes, remember that these clothes should be washed separately. Wash if necessary. Before washing a garment, ask yourself: "Is this garment really dirty and does it really need to be washed?" If your clothes are only dirty in a small area, clean only that area
Use cold water: To avoid dyeing clothes, wash them with cold or cool water. Hot water tends to open the fabric fibers, which makes it easier to remove the dye from the fabric. If you live in a very cold area, the water may be too cold during the winter, so set the washing machine water temperature to 30°C. It is better to use detergents designed for washing in cold water. For this reason, we recommend using Home Plus washing powder. Home Plus laundry powder activates well in cold water, and for this reason, there will be no residue of laundry powder after washing.
Minimizing Friction: The friction that occurs during a wash cycle can cause fabric fibers to break and result in dyeing of clothing. This is one of the reasons for the gradual fading of the color of clothes in the long run. You can minimize friction by washing heavy clothes, such as cowboy pants, separately and not putting them in between more delicate clothes. Also, before putting the clothes in the washing machine, close all the buttons and zippers and turn the clothes inside out. This is especially effective in preventing dyeing of cowboy clothes
Use a gentle wash: For clothes that stain quickly (like cowboy pants), use a short wash or a gentle cycle to help reduce friction.
Try color absorbent sheets: You can use color absorbent sheets in your washing machine to prevent the color of clothes from mixing in the washing machine. These sheets are designed to absorb and trap free dyes in water. But be aware that using these sheets will not completely protect your clothes from color transfer. Washing clothes with similar colors is the only way to prevent color transfer
Do not keep clothes wet: Do not put wet clothes in a basket for a long time and after washing, take them out of the washing machine as soon as possible. Keeping the clothes wet for a long time helps to loosen the dye particles and transfer the color between the clothes.
Dry clothes in the shade: The sun's ultraviolet rays can act as a natural bleach, so dry your clothes in the shade and avoid using the dryer as much as possible.
Try Color Reversal: You can save faded clothes that are still wearable by using home dye kits available in the market. Just by turning the clothes inside out during both the washing and drying process and using cold water, you will notice a significant difference between the inside and outside of the clothes. By observing the above points, the inner surface of the clothes will gradually become more faded than its outer surface. This process helps to keep clothes fresher and greatly increases the life of your clothes.
How to return the color of the clothes?
If you react quickly and correctly, you can remove unsightly dye stains, which are the result of dye transfer between different garments, from washable fabrics, while protecting the remaining dye in your garment. The color reversal process works the same on all white, colored, or washable fabrics.
To prevent color stains, wash new clothes of the same color several times in cold water. Wash very bright and delicate clothes separately and by hand. Several pre-washes are required before the unstable dyes are washed out of the garment; Some clothes may not return color at first, but after a few washes, the process of dyeing the clothes will begin. If the excess dye stain cannot be removed using one of the methods below, you may need to use a commercial dye remover on your affected garment. You can also try washing clothes separately with absorbent sheets.
Items needed
• washing machine
• Suitable sink or basin
• Oxygen-based bleach (preferably powder)
• Water
• Laundry detergent
Instructions for returning the color of clothes
Do not confuse oxygen-based bleach with chlorine-based bleach; These products have significant differences from each other. Do not use chlorine-based bleach in any way, because this type of bleach can completely fade the color of the clothes and damage the fabric fibers. For best results, use oxygen-based bleach powder rather than liquid bleach, as oxygen bleach is more stable in powder form. Do not put clothes with colored stains in the dryer, because the heat stabilizes the unwanted colors on the fibers of the clothes.
Checking clothes for stains
As soon as possible, find the clothes that give color and take them out of the washing machine. Put it aside to be washed later with similar colored clothes. Check each item of laundry carefully for any stains or discoloration. If you do not find any color stains, you can transfer the clothes to the dryer or put them on the rope.
Re-washing stained clothes
Wash all stained clothes with oxygen-based bleach and after making sure the original color returns, wash them with regular detergent.
Important note: oxygen-based bleach is suitable for use in all types of washing machines. This bleach is effective at any temperature, although if your water is very cold, it is better to dissolve the powder in a cup of very hot water before use.