Emma Miller
We all have favorite things – everyday things that brighten up our gray everyday life with their coziness and comfort or parade weekends, in which we feel like queens. And every time we wash such things at home – it’s still a lottery.
The main danger is the loss of color. Colors of clothes lose their richness if you wash them in too warm water, if you don’t sort things properly, or if you use the wrong detergent or washing program.
A teaspoon of ground black pepper should be added to the washing drum after loading the items and just before starting the washing machine. By combining with the detergent, the pepper will collect the excess detergent from the washed clothes. And it is the excess detergent, deposited on the clothes, that is responsible for their fading.
After washing it is enough to shake off the remnants of pepper from the clothes (if any particles remain after rinsing).
And you don’t have to worry about the intense aroma of the spice – it will be completely masked by the rinse aid.
That’s the prevention of a problem – but what can you do about faded clothes if the trouble has already happened? Here can help restore the color of clothes with folk remedies. But be careful: before using these methods, it is worth testing them on an inconspicuous part of the dress. If the shades match – then feel free to go ahead!
How to restore the black color of faded clothes
Soak the clothes for 15-20 minutes in a basin with water, in which two tablespoons of vinegar are diluted. After such soaking clothes of any color must be thoroughly rinsed and only then dry.
The method with vinegar is categorically not recommended for use on denim fabrics.
You can also try the method with the addition of soaking water in ink or ink and to consolidate the effect add more salt.
How to restore the pink color of clothes
Ammonia alcohol (3 tablespoons are added to 2 liters of water) will help to restore the brightness of pink things.
How to restore the red color of clothing
To restore T-shirts, dresses, and other items of clothing to their original red color – it is recommended to rinse them in a solution of baking soda and vinegar (one tablespoon each of baking soda and vinegar per liter of water).
How to restore the beige color of clothing
It is enough to soak the clothes for a few hours in a simple tea brew or decoction of walnut shells.
How to restore the dark blue color of clothing
You need to rinse things in warm water, where a few tablespoons of baking soda was added.
How to restore the green color of the clothes
Soak the clothes in water, to which before adding alum (these white stones are sold in any drugstore).
