How to Stop Clothes from Fading

Heat, friction, lint transfer – once you know the reasons for fabric fading you can combat them with a few washing tricks, whether you want to know how to prevent cotton clothes from losing colour or how to keep black jeans black. Follow this step-by-step guide that explains all:

1. Follow care label instructions. Choosing the right method from the get-go helps prevent fading.
2. Separate clothes. Lint can transfer and dull colours, so wash black clothes, white clothes, and coloured clothes separately, with some Vanish either at the pre-treatment, soaking or washing stage.
3. Turn inside out. This is particularly relevant when trying to stop black jeans fading, but all items benefit from outer fibre protection.
4. Choose cooler temperatures for water. Hot water is a leading cause of clothes fading. You still get great results with our Oxi Action formula at 30°C.
5. Use a gentle cycle. Reducing agitation is a key step in preventing coloured and black clothes fading.
6. Don’t overfill your machine. This also helps reduce friction so that the machine isn’t so tough on your garments.
7. Air dry. We aren’t just covering how to stop black clothes fading in the wash; we’re also covering the drying process. Tumble-drying can contribute to fading, so hang dry indoors where possible. If it has to be outdoors, ensure clothes are inside-out to stop the sun fading them.

What if – rather than prevention – you need ideas for how to brighten coloured clothes that have already faded? Fortunately, we’ve got three magic words to revive clothes: clothes colour restorer. Breathe new life into old, faded favourites in just one shot with Vanish Oxi Action Powder. It won’t just restore clothes’ colours; it will remove stains and bobbles, too.
Now you know how to keep black clothes black and how to wash cotton clothes to avoid fading, with a little help from Vanish you can brighten every day with your colourful outfits.

• Please refer to the packaging for specific product usage and advice.
• KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN AND PETS. Store the product only in the original container and always fasten the lid.
• Do not expose product to direct sunlight.
• Before use check if colours may bleed by testing a hidden area of the fabric.
• For best results it may be necessary to repeat parts of the process.