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Brilio.net - Many people like to wear black t-shirts because they match well with other types of clothing. The classic and elegant black color makes it a versatile choice. In addition, black t-shirts are also known to provide a slimmer and more professional appearance, making them a mainstay for both casual and formal events.
Unfortunately, behind these advantages, black t-shirts have quite annoying disadvantages . One of the main problems is that black t-shirts easily become dull with use and washing. The black color that was initially thick and solid, can fade over time. This happens if the shirt is often washed with harsh detergents or dried in direct sunlight.
In addition, signs of aging on black shirts are more visible than other colors. Worn fibers, deodorant stains, or white spots from detergent can be very contrasting and ruin the overall appearance of the shirt. Therefore, special care is needed to keep the appearance of black shirts prime and long-lasting.
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Well, if you find that your black shirt has faded, there is a trick that can be done to overcome it. This trick was once shared by Instagram user @zelinenaila. Through one of the videos uploaded, she admitted to soaking the black shirt with special ingredients, one of the ingredients even came from the kitchen.
As reported by BrilioFood from Instagram @zelinenaila on Tuesday (10/22), the kitchen ingredient used is vinegar. In addition to vinegar, she also relies on shampoo to soak the black shirt. Well, the shampoo used must also be black, so that the color of the shirt can be even more intense.
photo: Instagram/@zelinenaila
The trick is also quite easy. First, prepare a bucket and fill it with water. Then put in the black shirt that you want to soak. If so, put in 1 sachet of shampoo and enough vinegar. Stir until all the ingredients are mixed and soak for a few hours.
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Well, the soaked clothes can be rinsed immediately. Then dry them by airing them. Avoid drying black shirts directly under the sun. When dry, the black shirt will appear more intense in color.
Basically, soaking a dull black shirt in a mixture of shampoo and vinegar can help restore its color intensity because both ingredients are beneficial for the fabric. Shampoo, for example, can clean the fabric fibers without damaging them. Shampoo can also remove detergent residue, oil, and dirt that builds up on the fabric fibers, which often cause the color of the shirt to look dull. By removing this residue, the original color of the fabric can appear brighter and more intense.
Meanwhile, vinegar has acidic properties that can help lock the color of the fabric. Vinegar can help remove detergent residue left after washing and adjust the pH of the fabric so that the black color becomes more intense. In addition, vinegar also acts as a natural softening agent that makes the fabric fibers smoother and the colors look sharper.
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