Brilio.net - When washing clothes , many people pay more attention to white clothes, so the washing process is separated from colored ones. This is commonly done to keep the color of white clothes bright. In fact, other colored clothes also require a different washing process, like black clothes.
Black clothes that are washed carelessly can become dull over time because the color is at risk of fading. This was also explained by the Instagram account user @casanaf_. Well, this netizen claims to have a trick for washing black clothes so they don't fade and become dull, you know.
After investigating, this washing trick is not using detergent, but using other cleaning agents. On the other hand, he also added a kitchen ingredient so that the black color of the clothes remained durable.
"This method is to maintain the black color of the clothes so that they remain shiny and not dull," he wrote in the Instagram video @casanaf_, quoted by BrilioFood on Tuesday (6/8).
photo: Instagram/@casanaf_
The first step, soak 3 to 5 pieces of black clothing in a basin filled with cold water. Next, pour in approximately 2 sachets of shampoo. The owner of the Instagram account @casanaf_ emphasized that the shampoo used must also be black.
"This is my version, I usually use it to wash my black hijab," said the owner of the Instagram account @casanaf_.
After that, also add a little white vinegar. Yup, these are the main kitchen ingredients to add when practicing this black clothes washing trick. The total vinegar used is only about 2 cups or 2 bottle caps.
photo: Instagram/@casanaf_
Then stir so that the shampoo and vinegar are mixed evenly with the water. I checked the black clothes for a few moments until all the stains were gone. The owner of the Instagram account @casanaf_ explained, make sure that black clothes are not washed at the same time as other colors, especially white.
photo: Instagram/@casanaf_
Once the black clothes feel clean, then rinse until there is no more shampoo and vinegar left. Then, you can also soak it in water with a fragrance solution. Finally, just hang the black clothes until dry.
"Try to dry it in a place that is not too exposed to sunlight," said Instagram account user @casanaf_.
So, that's the trick for washing black clothes so that the color doesn't fade and become dull. Taking a peek at the comments column of @casanaf_'s Instagram upload, quite a few netizens feel helped by this trick, you know.
"It turns out there is a trick, it's no wonder the color of my clothes has faded, thanks for the tips," wrote Instagram @febby_kamil.
"Mom... if it's like a navy blue dress, can you do it too? My husband's uniform is birdong, it looks like a blazer... it's sad, it's easy to use this method," asked Instagram @viezme, then answered by the video owner, "I've never tried it. I'd like another color, sis, but just try it, sis.
"If it's a black shirt but there's a color combination, can you wash it like this?" added Instagram @dianrana and replied, "I can do it sis."