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We all want to prevent our dark-colored clothes from fading.
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Always turn the clothes inside out to prevent abrasion and help keep the colors dark.
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Use cool water to wash the load of dark laundry.
Do two smaller loads and be sure to separate the fabrics by weight.
The residue creates a dull finish on dark clothes.
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Add in the friction from the tumbling and clothes can lose color quickly.
Air-drying is a more gentle choice.
Hang clothes from a drying rack or clothesline.
Dark clothes retain their color longer if washed in cold or cool water.
The cooler temperature is more gentle on fabrics and helps prevent dyes from weakening inhigh water temperatures.
High water temperatures can causedyes to bleedand fade leaving dark colors looking dull.
