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Originally Posted by tical
I have a washer / dryer combo that is around 10 years old... every time I wash & dry darks (especially black shirts) they fade way too much. I use detergent for darks, etc... nothing really helps.
I'm thinking about getting a new setup... but only if it will help maintain my colors. I feel like I barely get to wear a shirt by the time it is a faded piece of shit..
Any suggestions?
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The front load washers are supposed to be better. They use less water, detergent, etc. Plus the clothes aren't wound around a big center shaft like they are in the top load washers.
Instead they are just tossed around in the water. I would imagine that would save wear and tear on the clothes.