How to Prevent Color Transfer in Your Washing Machine

Reviewed by:  Devyani Kharbanda

Written by:  Aquib Nawab

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1. Sort Clothes by Color

Separate dark and light clothes before washing. The 525mm Super Drum provides ample space to wash sorted loads efficiently. Its larger capacity allows for better separation of colors.

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2. Color Catcher Sheets

Add color catcher sheets to your wash. Fuzzy Control feature automatically adjusts water levels, ensuring optimal conditions for color catchers to work effectively, trapping loose dyes before they can stain other garments.

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3. Turn Clothes Inside Out

This reduces friction on the outer surface. The Oceanus Wave Drum creates a gentler wash action, further minimizing abrasion and potential dye release when clothes are turned inside out.

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4. Use Cold Water

Cold water helps prevent dye from bleeding. In-Built Heater with 15 wash programs includes cold wash options, perfect for preserving colors while still providing effective cleaning for your garments.

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5. Add Vinegar

Vinegar helps set colors. Butterfly Design Heater ensures even distribution of water and additives like vinegar, maximizing their effectiveness in setting dyes and preventing color transfer.

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6. Avoid Overloading

Overloading can cause excessive friction. The 10.5 KG capacity and AI-DBS (Dynamic Balance System) optimize load distribution, reducing friction and potential color bleeding even with larger loads.

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7. Use Color-Safe Detergents

These are gentler on dyes. The Double Magic Filter effectively traps lint and residue from color-safe detergents, ensuring clean water throughout the wash cycle and minimizing the risk of dye redeposition.

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8. Wash New Clothes Separately

New garments often release excess dye. The Refresh feature is perfect for new clothes, using steam to remove excess dyes and soften fabrics in just 15-30 minutes before their first full wash.

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