Will OxiClean ruin dark clothes?

Author: Prof. Faustino Huel III  |  Last update: Tuesday, April 8, 2025

OxiClean™ is free of chlorine and preservatives, so it's safe on colors and gentle on your clothing – without sacrificing performance or leaving chemical residues. Many detergents break down the fibers and dyes in laundry as they clean, causing severe fading overtime.

Is OxiClean bad for dark clothes?

Yes, Oxiclean has dark protect and is safe for black clothes.

Will OxiClean remove color run?

Oxyclean will fade dark clothes and colored clothes because it has a bleaching effect when you use too much or soaked for a long time. Also because hot water causes clothes to lose their color pigments into water. Hot water also sets in stains in clothes.

What is best to wash dark clothes?

Use cold water and a delicate cycle to wash dark clothes

The shorter cycle and cold water temperature minimize the agitation to your clothing and help prevent the dyes from bleeding.

What is the best detergent for dark clothing?

The Best Laundry Detergents for Black Clothing
  • Woolite Darks Defense.
  • OxiClean Dark Protect Laundry Booster.
  • The Laundress Darks Detergent.
  • Cheer Colorguard.
  • Perwoll Color Liquid Detergent.
  • Loni Labs Bio Detergent.

How to Keep Clothes from Fading with OxiClean™

How to restore black clothes?

You will need to use a strong, dark brew – the darker the brew, the darker the dye! While wearing gloves, simply brew up enough dark coffee to fill a bowl or bucket, place your jeans inside and leave them to soak overnight. In the morning, pop them in the wash on a gentle cycle with no detergent.

Will OxiClean stain colors?

OxiClean™ Versatile Stain Remover is color safe. However, not all clothing is colorfast. Always remember to test for colorfastness in an inconspicuous area before using the product. For best results, add all powders to water before adding fabrics.

Can you mix Dawn and OxiClean?

Yes, you can add detergent to the load as well as oxyclean and it will boost the performance of your favorite kind.

Does OxiClean bleach clothes?

OxiClean™ White Revive™ Laundry Whitener & Stain Remover is a non-chlorine bleach alternative. It has oxygen bleach and is color safe, so you can use it on white items that might have stripes, logos or other forms of coloration!

When should you not use OxiClean?

Use OxiClean™ Versatile Stain Remover powder for versatile applications. Can I use OxiClean™ Max Force™ Laundry Stain Remover Spray on wool or silk items? OxiClean™ MaxForce™ is not designed to be used on dry clean only fabrics and should not be used on wool or silk items.

Can you mix OxiClean and laundry detergent?

Just add the powder to your top-loading machine along with your regular laundry detergent before you add the clothes. If you have a front-loading machine, mix the OxiClean with your regular powdered laundry detergent and load it into the dispenser. Oxiclean works best with warm or hot water.

Is Tide Ultra Oxi safe for black clothes?

A: Our Tide PODS™ Ultra OXI do contain a color protector, and it may be helpful to know that all of our laundry detergents are suitable for colored fabrics.

Can too much OxiClean ruin clothes?

Soaking clothes in Oxiclean for too long can make the fabric weaker. This is especially true for delicate fabrics like wool, silk, or spandex. The cleaning stuff in Oxiclean is great for getting rid of stains, but if it sits on your clothes for ages, it can start to break down the fibers.

Will hydrogen peroxide ruin dark clothes?

This potent paste will break down the proteins in sweat and blood, making them easier to wash away. You may be wondering, “What about colored fabrics?” Well, hydrogen peroxide is safe for most fabrics. It is also color-safe for most clothes, but I always recommend testing a small, hidden area first, just to be sure.

Can you leave clothes in OxiClean overnight?

For set-in stains, allow the spray to penetrate overnight or up to a week. For fabrics prone to color change, do not let stand longer than 5 minutes. Do not treat the garment while wearing it.

Can I use Dawn instead of laundry detergent?

Dish soap can cost much less than laundry detergent and can clean your clothes just as well. However, it's important to keep in mind that you will use a lot less dish liquid than laundry detergent. Adding too much dish soap will cause your washing machine to overflow with bubbles.

Is OxiClean good for laundry?

You can also use OxiClean™ Laundry + Home Stain Remover Spray as a spot cleaner for your laundry. It also helps get rid of small stains on couches and other water-washable upholstery so you can clean small wine drips and other light spills!

Can I mix vinegar and OxiClean?

Don't mix OxiClean with vinegar.

Mixing OxiClean and vinegar is not safe. OxiClean breaks down into hydrogen peroxide, which forms peracetic acid when combined with vinegar.

Can I use OxiClean on dark clothes?

OxiClean™ products are all you need to power out stains, revive whites, protect darks, and fight fading so you can take care of your clothes and help them last.

Which OxiClean is best for colored clothes?

Versatile Stain Remover Free, like the original VSR formula, is color-safe for your laundry.

What is the best laundry detergent?

The Best Laundry Detergent
  • Top pick. Tide Ultra Oxi Powder Laundry Detergent. ...
  • Top pick. Tide Free & Gentle Liquid Laundry Detergent. ...
  • Runner-up. Persil Original Liquid Detergent Everyday Clean. ...
  • Best for... Tide Pods Free & Gentle Laundry Detergent. ...
  • Best for... Dirty Labs Free & Clear Bio Laundry Detergent.

Does vinegar make black clothes black again?

Add vinegar and salt: Consider adding a splash of white vinegar or a teaspoon of salt to your washing machine. These natural additives can help set the dye in your black clothes and maintain their rich colour.

Why are my black clothes turning brown?

This could be caused by continued excessive abrasion on areas of the garment, or going through an overly aggressive wash cycle. Richardson cautions that too much time, detergent, and heat can all result in black clothing fading, even while they're being cleaned.

How do you brighten all black clothes?

I think a great way and maybe the cheapest way to add colourful notes to your look is by mixing in different accessories - like a necklace - as color accents. For some outfits, you can use as a colour accent shoes and a bag.

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