Yet, over time, even the most carefully laundered whites often lose their radiance.
Many people assume that fading occurs because fabrics wear out or because the fibers themselves are weakening. In reality, the culprit is much more insidious: buildup.
Understanding Why Whites Turn Dull
Clothes don’t turn gray, yellow, or dull because they age. They turn dull because of what accumulates on them every day. Our modern lives leave traces everywhere, invisible to the eye but tangible to the fabric.
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