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Freshly colored clothes that have just been bought and washed once have faded really make us extremely uncomfortable. Fortunately, there are many ways that can help you restore their eye-catching color. Sometimes, detergent build-up will make clothes look duller. If so, just add a little salt or vinegar when washing and your clothes will be like new again. If your clothes are discolored due to daily 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.
Steps
Restore bright colors with salt
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Put faded clothes and detergent in the washing machine. Clothes that fade after a few washes can be caused by a build-up of detergent in the washing water. Adding salt when washing will dissolve these buildup, helping clothes look like new again. [1] X Research Source
- Detergent will leave residue more easily than detergent.
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Add 1/2 cup (150 g) of salt to the wash cycle. Once you’ve put your clothes and laundry detergent in the washing machine, you’ll add about 1/2 cup (150 g) of salt to the drum. In addition to restoring color to clothes, salt also helps prevent new clothes from fading in the first place. [2] X Research Source
- You can add salt to each wash.
- You can use regular fine salt or superfine salt, avoid coarse sea salt as they may not dissolve completely in the washing machine.
- Salt is also an effective stain remover, especially blood, mold and sweat stains. [3] X Research Sources
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Dry the clothes as usual. After washing is done, take the clothes out and check the color. If you are satisfied, you can take the clothes to dry or dry with a dryer; If the clothes are still stained, try washing them again with vinegar. [4] X Research Sources
- You may need to re-dye the color if the garment has faded from repeated washing.
Use vinegar to treat detergent build-up
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Add ½ cup (120 ml) of white vinegar to the washing machine. If you’re using a top-loading washing machine, you can either pour vinegar directly into the tub, or add the fabric softener if you’re using a front-loading machine. Vinegar will help break down detergents or minerals in hard water, so clothes will be brighter. [5] X Research Sources
- Vinegar also helps prevent these substances from building up in the first place, so it’s a great way to preserve the color of new clothes. [6] X Research Source
- For a deeper cleaning, you can also mix 1 cup (240 ml) of white vinegar in 3.8 L of warm water, soak the clothes in vinegar water for about 20-30 minutes, then wash as usual.
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Wash clothes in cold water in normal wash mode. You will put the faded clothes in the washing machine, add detergent and turn on the machine. Usually, you just need to soak clothes in vinegar before washing and clothes will be brighter. [7] X Research Sources
- You need to choose the right washing mode for each type of fabric. For example, with clothes made of thin materials such as silk or lace, it is recommended to use a gentle cycle. For more durable fabrics such as cotton or denim, you can use the normal wash cycle.
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Hang clothes or dry them with a dryer. The vinegar on the clothes will be removed during the rinse cycle, so the finished laundry will no longer smell of vinegar. You can hang or dry your clothes according to the instructions for using the clothes or the way you normally do.
- If the smell of vinegar lingers a little, you can hang the clothes outside or drop a piece of laundry scented paper in the dryer, the vinegar smell will disappear completely when the clothes are dry.
- If the garment is still dull, it may be because the dye on the garment has faded and you will need to dye it again.
Dyeing to refresh clothes color
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Check the label to see if the garment’s material can be dyed. Some fabrics are more susceptible to dyes than others, so before dyeing to restore color to your clothes, 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. [8] X Research Sources
- When dyeing, clothes made from a mixture of both natural and man-made fibers will not be as intensely colored as clothes made entirely of natural materials.
- Clothes made from acrylic, spandex, ppyester or metallic fibers, or on a label that says “Dry Clean Only” may not absorb the dye or show very little color.
- You need to wash the clothes clean before dyeing. Spots or stains will prevent the dye from penetrating the fabric evenly.
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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, you should bring your clothes to the mall, craft or fabric store to buy dye. Try to find a color that is closest to the original color so that the clothes have a light and natural color after dyeing. [9] X Research Source
- If you want to dye a different color, you will need to use bleach to color your clothes first.
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Protects the skin and surrounding area from dyes. Cover the surrounding area with newspapers, tarps, or garbage bags so that if the dye splashes out, it won’t stain the table, cabinet, or floor. In addition, you should also prepare a few pieces of old cloth or paper towels in advance to quickly wipe the dye out when needed. Finally, put on old clothes and thick gloves to avoid staining. [10] X Research Source
- It is very important to protect hands, the skin of the hands can be irritated if exposed to the dye. [11] X Research Source
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Pour hot water about 50-60°C into a large pot. Most household water heaters are set to a maximum temperature of 50°C, some can go up to 60°C, so you can use the hottest water straight from the water heater. However, if you want to use hotter water, you can boil the water on the stove until it’s almost boiling, or about 90°C, and then pour the water into a large pot, bucket, or basin or directly into the top-loading washing machine. above. [12] X Trusted Source US Department of Energy Go to source
- You will need about 11 liters of water for 0.5 kg of clothes.
- Buckets or pots will be suitable for dyeing delicate clothes or baby clothes. Use a large plastic basin or washing machine to dye more shoe items like sweaters or jeans. [13] X Research Source
- Each garment weighs about 200g – 400g. [14] X Research Source
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Mix the dye and salt in a small cup of water, then pour into the basin. See the instructions for use to find out exactly how much dye to use. Usually you need to use about ½ bottle of dye for every 0.5 kg of clothing. For better dyeing, add ½ cup (150 g) of salt per 0.5 kg of garment. Mix the dye and salt 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 use a long-handled metal ladle or tongs to stir. [15] X Research Source
- For easy cleanup, you can use a wooden stick or plastic spoon to stir the dye in the small cup, when you’re done, just throw them away.
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Let the clothes soak for 30-60 minutes and stir often. You will put the clothes in the dye bath and use a ladle or tongs to press the clothes into the water so that they are completely submerged. In order for the dye to soak into the fabric evenly, rotate the garment about every 5-10 minutes, this will avoid creases or wrinkles that prevent the dye from gnawing on the fabric. [16] X Research Source
- The more you stir, the more evenly the dye will penetrate. Many people like to rotate clothes continuously, others think that just turning every few minutes is enough.
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Remove the clothes and rinse thoroughly with cold water. When it’s soaked long enough, or when the color is deep enough, use tongs or a ladle to carefully lift the garment out of the dye bath, place the garment in another basin, and rinse under cool running water until the water is cool. in. [17] X Research Source
- Clothes will have a darker color when wet, you need to keep this in mind when checking if the dye has been dyed or not.
- Wash the basin immediately so that it does not get stained.
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Wash clothes separately in cold wash. If you’re satisfied with the color, turn the garment inside out and put it in the washing machine. Even though you’ve drained most of the dye from your clothes, the dye will still seep out in the washing 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 on a gentle cycle with cold water. [18] X Research Sources
- Turning it inside out when washing will help preserve the color of the clothes.
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Dry the clothes to see the final color. You can hang or dry your clothes in the dryer depending on the fabric and personal preference. Either way, once the garment is dry, double check that the dye is evenly colored and if you’re satisfied with the results. [19] X Research Source
- If you want, you can dye it again.
Use other ingredients
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Add baking soda to the washing machine to lighten 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 drum with your regular laundry and detergent. [20] X Research Sources
- Using baking soda is also a great way to deodorize clothes! [21] X Research Source
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Refresh black clothes by soaking 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 the clothes in the washing machine and wash as usual, but need to stand next to watch. Once the rinse cycle starts, open the lid of the washing machine and pour in coffee or tea, then wait for the washing machine to finish and dry the clothes. [22] X Trusted Source Consumer Reports Go to Source
- Drying black clothes in the dryer will cause the color to fade faster.
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Brighten clothes by adding black pepper to the washing machine. You would put the clothes in the wash as usual, then add about 2-3 teaspoons (8-12 g) of ground black pepper to the laundry. The build-up will be dissolved and the pepper residue will be removed during the rinse cycle. [23] X Research Sources
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Brighten white clothes with hydrogen peroxide. You’ll want to bleach white clothes that become discolored after a few washes, but doing so will cause the fabric to rot and fade over time. Instead of bleach, add 1 cup (240 ml) of hydrogen peroxide to your laundry detergent and wash your clothes as usual. [24] X Research Sources
Advice
- You can combine some of the above methods to enhance the whitening effect, such as adding both salt and vinegar to the washing water.
- Sort your clothes by color, turn them inside out, and wash them in cold water to keep the colors from fading.
Warning
- Do not apply these methods to clothing labeled “dry clean only”. These fabrics are usually very thin and difficult to absorb dyes.
Things you need
Restore bright colors with salt
- Salt
- Washing liquid
Use vinegar to remove detergent build-up
- White Vinegar
- Washing liquid
- Salt (optional)
Dyeing to refresh clothes color
- Dye
- Large basin or washing machine
- Hot water
- Tarpaulin, old towels or trash bags
- Old clothes and thick gloves
- Small cup
- Salt
- Wooden stick or plastic spoon
- Long-handled ladle or tongs
Use other ingredients
- Baking soda (optional)
- Coffee or tea (optional)
- Black pepper (optional)
- Hydrogen peroxide (optional)
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This article was co-written by Natalie Kay Smith. Natalie Kay Smith is a sustainable fashion author and owner of Sustainably Chic, a blog dedicated to sustainable fashion. Natalie has over 5 years writing about sustainable fashion and going green, having worked with over 400 brands around the world to show readers that fashion can exist responsibly and sustainably.
There are 13 references cited in this article that you can view at the bottom of the page.
This article has been viewed 8,614 times.
Freshly colored clothes that have just been bought and washed once have faded really make us extremely uncomfortable. Fortunately, there are many ways that can help you restore their eye-catching color. Sometimes, detergent build-up will make clothes look duller. If so, just add a little salt or vinegar when washing and your clothes will be like new again. If your clothes are discolored due to daily 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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