Lifestyle Desk – Cotton Cloth Washing Tips: As much as the coolness of cotton clothes gives comfort in summer, it is equally important to take proper care of them, otherwise it becomes common for the color to fade and the clothes to get damaged. But if you also want to maintain the shine of your cotton clothes, then by taking a little care you can keep your colored cotton clothes looking new for a long time. Here we are telling you some easy and effective methods for this.
separate first
Always wash light and dark colored clothes separately. It is better to wash new clothes separately for the first time as more color may leach out of them.
use cold water
Hot water makes the color fade quickly. Therefore, always wash cotton clothes in cold or lukewarm water only.
Choose mild detergent
Harsh detergents can damage the color. Use “color-safe” or mild detergent.
wash clothes upside down
Before washing, turn the clothes inside-out. Due to this, the outer color will wear less and will remain shiny for a long time.
Use of salt or vinegar (in first wash)
Adding a little salt or white vinegar to the water while washing for the first time helps in setting the color and preventing it from coming off quickly.
Do not soak for too long
Keeping cotton clothes soaked in water for a long time can cause the color to spread.
Do not dry in direct sunlight
Strong sunlight makes the color fade. It is better to dry clothes in the shade.
Select gentle mode in washing machine
If using a machine, choose “gentle” or “delicate” mode so as not to rub too hard on the clothes.
