clorox 2 for keeping pantone's color of the year bright!

When Pantone announced that 2015's Color of the Year was Marsala, I was super excited because I love any color in the wine, merlot, marsala, cranberry, raisin family {there are so many variations of the color, right?}. My only issue with Marsala {or any dark color for that matter} is washing it. I am always worried about the color fading, so I typically wash dark shades as little as possible - but my discovery of Clorox® 2 Darks & Denim is totally changing that.

Clorox was kind enough to send me the very Diane von Furstenberg-inspired Layered Wrap Top in Raisin Arizona from Old Navy, along with a bottle of Clorox® 2 Darks & Denim to see just how well Marsala can keep its color when treated with a detergent made specifically for darks. Along with the products, Clorox sent along some handy tips for removing stains and keeping darks from fading:

Treating Tough Stains on Marsala and other dark-colored clothes:

For tough stains, like wine coffee and grass, be sure to pre-treat. First, remove the garment: do not treat clothing while wearing it.

Remove all loose dirt from the fabric and blot wet stains with a clean absorbent cloth.

Apply liquid Clorox® 2 Darks & Denim and rub it in.

Wait several minutes – don’t let it dry – then wash with like colors.

Got Specific Stains?

Got a tough deodorant stain? Apply liquid Clorox® 2 Darks & Denim directly to the deodorant stain and rub in. Wait 3-5 minutes (don't let it dry on the fabric), then wash immediately in the hottest water recommended on the care label with detergent and additional Clorox® 2 Darks & Denim based on your load size.

Spilled coffee during the commute? Rinse the stain from the back with cold water – it prevents it from sinking deeper into the fabric. When you’re home, pre-treat with Clorox® 2 Darks & Denim. Let the garment soak in cool water for a few minutes then launder with regular detergent on the hottest recommended water setting.Whether in this season’s hottest shade of Marsala or another amazing shade – lipstick can spell disaster for clothes. Some people swear by hairspray to prevent it from setting on the go. When you get home put a clean, dry cloth on the stain. Dab (don’t rub) the back of the stain with dish soap on a damp cloth. Be careful not to transfer the lipstick back onto the garment. Wash on the hottest recommended water setting with regular detergent and Clorox® 2 Darks & Denim.

It’s the holiday season, which means that while you’re getting festive, you may encounter a liquor or red wine spill. Before washing, pre-treat with Clorox® 2 Darks & Denim. Wash on the hottest recommended water setting with regular detergent and Clorox® 2 Darks & Denim.

My Personal Method for Treating Stains? Pre-treat! I always wet a small hand towel, rub it over a bar of Dove soap, and pat the stain softly {I do this a few times}, then I take a baby hairbrush {the bristles are the perfect texture!}, and scrape it gently over the stain a few times. This tends to lift the stain before it hits the washer machine. Then I toss the garment into the washer with detergent to complete the process. Works like a charm!
What's your secret for treating stains?


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Thanks to Clorox for Sponsoring this post!