Restore the color of clothes after washing at home

Causes

The most common causes of dull clothing are:

Violation of technology for caring for things. Manufacturers place all the information about the product on labels, which are attached either to the seams or on a separate tag. Items are marked with permission or prohibition for machine washing or ironing, as well as the maximum temperature and the use of chemical detergents.
Aggressive detergent. Often special chemical compounds are added to powders, which not only remove dirt, but also help quickly wash out paint from fabric fibers.
Frequent wear. When you constantly wear one or another element of your wardrobe, there is a need to wash it, which will lead to fading over time.
Poor quality clothes. Even with proper care, the product will fade if it is made from low-quality raw materials

After purchasing a new wardrobe item, it must be washed by hand and separately from other items. This way, you can evaluate how much the product loses paint and not be afraid that it will affect the color of other things.

If the fabric does become dull, you can revive it yourself. After restoration, the product can be worn for a long time.

Folk remedies for restoring colored products

Soda is a good reducing agent and does not act aggressively on fabric fibers. When washing an item for the first time, it is recommended to add a tablespoon of 9% vinegar to the water; it will help fix the existing paint and prevent subsequent fading. Ammonia will revive the color and restore it when washed out.

You can restore the color of clothes using ammonia. For two liters of water you need to take three tablespoons of the product. An unpleasant odor is not a problem in this case, as it can be easily eliminated by regular rinsing in clean water. Keeping clothes in this solution is required as needed. The color of faded jeans will return after soaking for two hours.

A good color restorer for cream, brown, beige clothes at home is tea leaves.

The strength of the rinsing solution is selected taking into account the shade of the items. Green walnut shells are suitable for restoring green color. Clothes can be rinsed in the broth or brushed over the surface thoroughly soaked in the liquid. Before using this method, the shade of the prepared product is checked on an inconspicuous part with the color of the paint with which the fabric is painted. Another effective way to check the expected result is to rinse nylon tights in the prepared broth.

It is recommended to rinse green clothes in water with alum. The blue color is a great refreshing soda. A silk item with a blue or yellow print will regain its former brightness after treatment with a decoction of orange peels. In this case, the peels can be dried in advance or used from fresh fruit.

Saline solution is a way to restore the visual appeal of products in the decoration of which embroidery is used. Before washing, the item is soaked in water with the addition of a teaspoon of salt per liter of water. Wash in the same water; it is advisable to use laundry soap as a detergent. Next, it is recommended to rinse the item in cool, clean water. Before hanging, shake it thoroughly, but do not wring it out. Items with embroidery should be ironed on the wrong side, which will prevent fading and will maintain the attractive appearance of the embroidery.

Restore black clothes

A color restorer for black things is a solution of salt with a few drops of special paint for fabrics or regular ink for black writing. After washing, the clothes are rinsed in this solution. The novelty of black fabrics is maintained by a solution of tobacco, which is prepared at the rate of 5 grams per 1 liter of water. Clothing that is difficult to rinse or is not recommended to get wet, for example, some outerwear, can be treated with a brush dipped in this solution. Writing ink of a different color is used for things of the corresponding shade.

To restore clothes that have faded in the sun, special fabric dyes are used, sold in household chemical stores. Each package contains detailed instructions for using the coloring composition. It is necessary to carefully select the exact dose of the composition in order to get into the original shade of the product. A very interesting way to restore brightness is to wash faded clothes with faded items of the same shade.

Review of La Roche-Posay after-sun cosmetics

Posthelios after-sun repair for face and body

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After sun treatment for face and body

It has pronounced soothing and moisturizing properties. Restores the protective lipid film of the skin.

RUB 1,342 more details

Who is the product suitable for?

All skin types, including sensitive and dehydrated skin, after sun exposure.

How does it work?

Calms.
Moisturizes.
Softens.
Restores the natural protective lipid film.
Protects skin from free radicals.
Allows you to strengthen the skin's protective barrier.
Non-comedogenic.

Texture:

non-greasy, non-sticky.

Advantages of the composition:

Shea butter
intensively moisturizes and restores the skin.
Niacinamide
helps strengthen the skin's protective barrier and soothes it.
La Roche-Posay thermal water
has soothing, softening properties and is also high in the powerful natural antioxidant Selenium and helps protect the skin from free radicals.

How to use?

Apply the product to your palms and then distribute it over the face and body with gentle massaging movements.
Use after a bath or shower.
Avoid the eye area.
If the product gets into your eyes, rinse them thoroughly with water.
Not intended for use on damaged skin.

Posthelios cooling after-sun gel for face and body

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Cooling after-sun gel for face and body

Made with 76% La Roche-Posay Thermal Water, it visibly soothes and repairs damaged skin, moisturizing for up to 48 hours.

RUB 1,342 more details

Who is the product suitable for?

For dehydrated and damaged, dry and flaky skin after sun exposure. Also suitable for very sensitive skin prone to allergies.

Texture:

light, gel.

Chemicals

It’s easier and faster to take your damaged item to the dry cleaner. In special conditions using professional equipment and chemicals, specialists quickly return the former freshness and brightness of colors to fabrics. You should not delay or put aside an item if it has deteriorated after washing or over time.

The less paint is washed out of the fibers, the greater the chances of returning the original appearance to the product.

You can purchase special household chemicals for fabric in the store that will help restore color. The products contain compounds that can restore color brightness. One of the most popular is Laska “Magic of Color”. Color restorer effectively cares for colored items, preventing paint from washing out.

Strict adherence to the instructions and dosage of the product helps to restore the good appearance of things, and they will again be pleasing to the eye.

How to choose an effective after-sun cosmetic product?

Modern manufacturers produce after-sun products of different types and textures:

milk;
cream;
lotion;
mousse;
gel;
foam.

When choosing a product, pay attention to what skin type it is intended for:

For oily skin, choose light textures: gels, lotions, after-sun milk with non-comedogenic and hypoallergenic formulas. Avoid foods high in oils and fats.
For dry skin , choose moisturizing and moisture-retaining formulas based on plant extracts, thermal water, hyaluronic acid: creams, milk, mousses.
For sensitive skin, light, soothing and restorative products are suitable, for example, foams and milks based on panthenol and aloe extract. Choose products labeled “hypoallergenic.”

Pay attention to the components included in the product: those that are contained in the greatest quantities are indicated at the beginning of the list and vice versa. Give preference to products that have water, moisturizing and restorative components in the first place, and anti-burn ones are in the middle of the list.

Restoring white color

The simplest and most effective way to restore the snow-whiteness of fabric is bleaching. Many chemicals have a detrimental effect on the fibers of the material.

The most effective way is soaking in white. Before use, it is recommended to read the tags on clothes; some fabrics are strictly prohibited from bleaching.

At home, the color restorer for white fabric is acetic acid. Before washing, it is recommended to soak things in 2 liters of water with the addition of 1 tbsp. vinegar; to enhance the effect, it is recommended to add a pinch of salt. A solution of soda and ammonia is suitable for soaking clothes. They need to be stirred periodically. Four hours is enough for the fabric to become white again. Hydrogen peroxide is also great for washing whites, and after drying in direct sunlight, the fabric will be very white.

To bleach white items made of wool or silk, you need to choose an oxygen bleach, since it will not affect the structure of the material and the items will not lose their shape. Chlorine will ruin clothes made from delicate fabrics.

Why do black things lose their hue?

Why do black things lose their shade?
Dark clothes are necessarily treated with dyes, which wash off over time. Cheap things lose color very quickly, unlike expensive and high-quality ones, but even with them a similar problem happens. During washing, the product experiences mechanical and chemical stress, which has a bad effect on the color. Scuffs and damage on black items are very noticeable. In addition, housewives are faced with white stains after improper washing. Also, a black thing can suffer from:

Burning out the color with an overheated iron.
Sunburn.
Long-term storage in a closet.
Washing in very hot water, which causes the item to become deformed and fade.

If your black clothes are shedding and you don’t know what to do, first familiarize yourself with the secrets of proper washing. Simple recommendations will help avoid color loss and maintain the presentable appearance of the product for a long time:

Before washing and ironing, you must read the information provided on the label;
Wash colored items separately from dark ones, using special products intended exclusively for them;
Do not dry black and colored items in the sun next to each other;
Things are rinsed well. If you wash in an automatic machine, use an extra rinse.
When washing, do not use powders and gels with bleach;
Rinse knitted items by hand in cold water;
Turn clothes inside out before washing;
Use the delicate mode on automatic machines.

To ensure that items made from delicate fabrics retain their color longer, wash them by hand. Often machines have a “hand wash” mode, which is perfect for such clothes. As a preventive measure, after each wash, black items are rinsed in water with vinegar and salt. Drying should be done in places where there is no direct sun. Before loading items into the machine, wait until the detergent dissolves, otherwise stains or streaks may remain.

What do you do with faded items?

Note! If a stain appears on a black item, do not use bleach or stain removers. In such situations, enzyme powders that fight contaminants in cool and warm water will help.