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Uh-oh! This dull-looking shirt was Bright Red when I bought it!

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    Oops! Sounds like it's time to check out detergents and fabric softeners with color protection. No one wants a wardrobe that fades away! Keep in mind that color protection products work best if you use them from the start with new garments. In other words, once the color's changed, it's difficult to restore it . . . but these products can help keep the original color from pulling a disappearing act.

Oh, you may want to hang onto that dull red shirt — it could make a great looking dust rag!

Do It Right: Here's How:

  • Always read and follow the product label directions before using.
  • For detergents with color protection, use in the regular wash cycle (read the label to check for recommended fabrics).
  • For fabric softeners with color protection, use in the washer (liquid) or dryer (sheets).

How Color Protection Works

In detergents . . .

  • Some products keep dirt and dyes from landing back on your clothes in the wash water. This helps keep whites white and colors bright!
  • Some products remove "pills" from cotton fabrics. Pills cause the fabric to look dull and faded — once they're gone, colors look brighter.
In fabric softeners . . .
  • Special ingredients pull dissolved minerals away from fabrics. This prevents a dull look.

There's nothing like a crisp . . . gray shirt?!

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    You finally found a bit of time to do laundry . . . but what's up? Your clothes seem to be growing grayer and duller by the wash load. True, "business casual" is in . . . but that doesn't mean you can be casual about your business image! Grab your shopping list: what you're looking for are detergents with bleaches or bleaching benefits. While they can't work miracles and put whiteness and brightness back . . . they can help keep your clothes from joining the gray brigade! They're also excellent stain removers. With these new products, that white oxford shirt will still be recognizable down the road!

Do It Right: Here's How:

  • Always read and follow the product label directions before using.
  • Check garment care labels to confirm you're using the right type of product.
  • Use in your regular wash cycle.

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