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How To Keep Black Clothes From Fading

Learn how to keep black clothes from fading with our expert tips on washing, drying, and storing. Discover practical solutions to maintain the color and quality of your favorite garments.
When it comes to maintaining the appearance of our clothes we tend to pay more attention to our white clothes than the black ones, but the black ones are just as delicate as the white ones. Prevent ...
Soften with vinegar: Like restoring whites, the best, expert-recommended way to soften towels that have become scratchy is to select the best washer and dryer settings for softness, and wash towels ...
Dear Heloise: I love precooked whole chickens from the grocery store as much as anyone, but I dislike the fat in them. So, I do this: When I buy one, I remove the chicken pieces from it while it’s ...
Here's a simple trick you can use to color-fasten cotton clothes. This will prevent them from fading after repeated washings.
Faded tees, shrunken sweaters, and stretched jeans don’t have to be the norm; discover easy laundry tricks to keep your ...
For fresh-feeling clothes, run smaller loads on low temperatures and avoid using too much detergent. Make sure clothes are fully dry before storing, and leave breathing room in dressers and closets.
You may think washing your clothes is a simple, straightforward process. After all, it's just a simple sorting of lights from darks... until you pull your favorite (now faded) black shirt out of the ...