When purchasing bedding, many people choose bright colors. But after the first wash they are disappointed. Beautiful colors become faded and unattractive in appearance. Sleeping on such a product is unpleasant and harmful - allergies may occur. This happens if the product is made from low quality fabrics or is fake. Problems can be avoided if you follow some rules. Let's try to figure it out.
Why does bed linen fade?
Whether the paint will wash off from the fabric or not depends on the method of dyeing it. Some manufacturers dye the threads from which the fabric will be woven. This method firmly fixes the drawing. And even bright linen will not fade. Others apply patterns directly to the canvas. In this case, the effectiveness of coloring depends on the quality of the dyes. Don’t be lazy to check its quality without leaving the cash register. Rub the surface with a damp cloth - if there are traces of paint, refuse to purchase. After purchasing the product, It is IMPORTANT to follow the washing rules.
How to wash bed linen correctly so that it doesn’t fade
We observe the temperature regime. Experienced housewives know how important it is to wash at the right water temperature. Otherwise, you can ruin not only the color, but also underwear size. It will shrink (reduce in size) or stretch out. Wash the dyed product at temperatures below 40 degrees.
We fix the color. Do not wash whites and colors together. You can prevent shedding by fixing the color of the fabric. Check your laundry for color fastness before loading it into the washing machine. Take the pillowcase or sheet provided and soak in clean, warm water. If the water changes color after a few minutes, it means the fabric has faded during washing. We are taking action. Use powders for colored items. Or, a special color fixer. Fortunately, the choice is now huge.
It is important to know — when washing at home, you must follow the correct dosage of excipients. Otherwise, the bed linen can be ruined.
We return the brightness. It is difficult to achieve the lost brightness of a product. There are special potent drugs. But they must be used with caution, according to the instructions. You can use ammonia. Prepare the solution: 20 ml. for 5 liters of hot water.
Important after using ammonia, ventilate the room well! Alcohol is poisonous. Soak the product for an hour and rinse well. Dry outdoors. You can go to a dry cleaner. Professionals will restore the brightness of the fabric using strong chemicals.
Prevent dyes from washing out
You can restore brightness to fabrics. But, it is better to prevent this unpleasant experience and preserve the original color. This should be done immediately after purchasing the bedding.
Citric acid and vinegar. If you notice that the water has become colored during washing, rinse in a solution of these products. Citric acid and vinegar have the properties of fixing dyes on fabric. Soak new laundry in vinegar or lemon solution. And add lemon powder to the washing machine during the washing process. Two tablespoons per liter of water is enough.
Regular salt will help preserve the color of your bedding. It is added to the machine when washing. 2 tablespoons per 20 liters There is enough water. Salt removes light stains and eliminates unpleasant odors. Therefore, it can replace washing powder for linen and chintz fabrics.
Napkins — color catchers for colored laundry. Anti-shedding aides have appeared on store shelves. Special napkins. They will not allow shedding. They are placed with the laundry in the machine. Wipes are a trap for dirt and paint.
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