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 the appropriate product — Vanish Oxi Advance Multi Power Gel or Vanish Oxi Advance Multi Power Powder for colours, and Vanish Oxi Advance Crystal White Gel for whites.
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. Hot water is a leading cause of clothes fading. You still get great results with our Oxi Advance 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, and 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 Miracle Revival Serum for Colours. Or give your faded whites a whitening boost with Vanish Miracle Revival Serum for Whites. These products don’t just restore clothes’ colours; they 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.
• Vanish Miracle Revival Serum should only be used on 100% cotton fabrics, such as shirts, sweatshirts and jeans.
• Before use check for colour fastness by testing a hidden area of the fabric, rug or carpet.
• For best results it may be necessary to repeat parts of the process.