How to Wash Darks?

Wash darks separately. To help preserve dark items' original colors and prevent bleeding onto lighter clothes, wash darks together using the cold-water cycle (60 to 80 degrees). Use the shortest cycle. Select the appropriate setting depending on how soiled the clothes are and what fabric they're made of.

Do you wash dark clothes with cold or warm water?

Delicate fabrics (lace and silk) and dark, colorful fabrics actually do best in cold water. Not all stains respond to warmer water. For example, blood and sweat can actually set into fabric in hot water. Also, hot water tends to shrink, fade, and wrinkle certain fabrics.

Do you wash darks on delicate?

You can wash dark jeans on a delicate water cycle to help preserve their color and shape. Do not wash your dark clothing more often than necessary. Even oil stains can usually be gotten out without putting your item of clothing in the wash.