How to wash black clothes in a washing machine

Black is considered the most practical clothing, making it a staple in everyone's wardrobe. Besides its practicality, black helps flatter your figure, and if you're wearing an evening dress or suit, it adds elegance and sophistication. To keep black items looking new and neat, they need to be washed properly, both by hand and in the washing machine. This article will discuss just that.

Preparing clothes for washing

Before throwing anything into the washing machine, be sure to check the care label. It clearly states whether the item is machine washable, the temperature at which it should be washed, and how to dry and iron it. You can also find information about the fabric the item is made of, which will help you choose the right washing cycle.

Important! Don't machine wash a new item for the first time. It's better to hand wash it to check for fading.

Before washing in the washing machine, be sure to sort your items. Never wash blacks with colored or gray items together, and especially not with whites. Black clothes should always be washed separately. Items should be separated not only by color but also by fabric type. Cotton and synthetic items should be washed separately from wool. Be sure to turn items inside out before washing.

And one more tip: separate your black items into several washes, and don't overload the drum. This will help them rinse better, which is important for black fabrics. If the detergent isn't rinsed out, it will leave a whitish residue after drying.

Selecting a program and detergent

As we've already noted, the choice of program depends on the type of fabric. Cotton items can be washed at temperatures no higher than 40 degrees Celsius, while wool items are best washed in cool water at temperatures no higher than 30 degrees Celsius. Therefore, cotton items can be washed on a standard cycle, such as "Daily Wash," "Quick 30," or "Cotton 40." For wool items, the "Wool," "Delicate," and "Hand Wash" cycles are suitable.

Black jeans can be washed in a normal cycle at a temperature of 30-40 degrees, unless your machine has a special cycle.

Choosing washing programDon't forget about auxiliary functions, such as an extra rinse; it won't harm black items and, on the contrary, will reduce the risk of white streaks. Regarding spinning, it's best not to spin cashmere, wool, or silk items or spin them at a low speed, while denim and cotton can be spun normally.

In addition to knowing how to wash black items in a washing machine, you also need to know what to wash black items with to ensure they retain their brightness longer and prevent color fading. Professionals recommend using special liquid detergents for black items, such as gels:

• Dreft
• Weasel
• Villus
• Bimax
• Cotoco
• OMO
• Clean Home.

Some of these gels are designed for washing wool and silk, others for delicate fabrics, and still others are universal and suitable for all types of fabric. Therefore, read the label carefully before purchasing. While having different detergents for different types of laundry is expensive, it does help extend the life of your clothes. As for powder, it's not suitable for such clothes. You can wash them with it, but after a few washes, you'll notice the black color fading.

You can pour the detergent into the detergent drawer or into a special container, which you can then place in the drum with your laundry. Note that fabric softener is optional when washing black items.

How to remove a stain

Before washing black items in the washing machine, carefully inspect them for stubborn stains. This inspection is crucial to determine the origin of any stains so you can choose the right treatment. We recommend investing in stain removal products for black clothing right away, so you're always prepared. What products are we talking about?

• Vodka. It can even remove old deodorant stains. Best of all, it's easy to find and use.
• Dishwashing liquid. Helps remove grease stains and deodorant stains from black clothing. You can enhance the effect by adding soda and hydrogen peroxide to this product.
• Glycerin. A mixture of glycerin and water will help remove ice cream stains. Apply this solution to the stain, then wash the item with confidence.
• Table salt. Quickly and safely removes blood stains from black clothing, even old ones in some cases. Dissolve the salt in cool water and then soak the item in the solution. The stain will come out.

Color restoration recipes

Washed-out black items look unattractive, so homemakers wonder how to restore the color. To restore the color, you can use:

• Tobacco infusion. Take about 15 grams of tobacco and steep it in one liter of warm water, then add it to the wash. After this procedure, rinse the items thoroughly with fabric softener to remove the distinctive tobacco smell.
• Alum. Added to the rinse water, it helps restore the black color.
• Dye. It should only be used as a last resort and only on dense fabrics.
• Vinegar. This substance doesn't restore color, but rather preserves it, preventing dye from leaching from the fabric. Add one tablespoon of vinegar per liter of water and soak the items in the vinegar-soaked water for at least half an hour. Add fabric softener during the final rinse to deodorize.

So, now you know how to wash black items in a washing machine. But remember, to avoid wasting all your hard work, you also need to dry your black items properly. Don't hang them in the sun or near a radiator; it's better to dry them in the shade in a draft. Otherwise, they'll simply fade in the sun and lose their original color. Good luck!

   

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