How to wash jeans correctly?

Jeans are comfortable and practical everyday wear. They require frequent washing when worn every day. You need to know how to wash them correctly so that they do not lose their attractive appearance.

Denim is a dense material that is made from cotton with a small addition of lycra and elastane fibers. Wearing comfort depends on the amount of cotton and synthetic fibers in the composition. The most comfortable are those models that have a large amount of synthetic additives. Jeans should be washed carefully and carefully.

It is strictly forbidden to machine wash corduroy jeans., because the material can lose its structure when spinning at high speed. It is recommended to use only hand wash for the corduroy, and the fabric should not be twisted to maintain the structure of the material.

Strong detergents and washing powders can spoil the color saturation, so you need to be very careful when washing the product in order to maintain its original appearance. Many people wonder how often their favorite jeans can be washed. After 5 days of socks, new jeans should be washed.

There are people who wash jeans twice a year using other methods of cleaning the material (freezing, wiping with a damp sponge, dry cleaning). Remember that jeans do not like dry cleaning, as the fabric can lose its original color. You need to contact only those companies that specialize specifically in cleaning jeans.

Prepare jeans for washing as follows:

• First, you need to check all the pockets to make sure there is nothing left in them. For example, when washed, a small piece of paper will surely turn into a large number of white spools when it gets wet. If there is a hard or sharp object in your pocket, it may damage the material during washing.
• Before washing, you should definitely check if there is any dried dirt on the product. If you have one, you should take a brush and clean off all the dirt before soaking.
• If there is a stain on denim trousers, then you need to fill it with a special agent, but you should not soak the product.
• If jeans are decorated with decor or have leather inserts, then washing can be done only using a special cover. It can be purchased at stores that sell household cleaning products.
• Before washing, the product must be turned on the wrong side.

First you need to decide which wash to choose. Jeans can be washed either by hand or with a washing machine. If you compare these two options, then the manual method will be more preferable. Denim can fade during washing, and if it is washed in an automatic machine with other things, then there is a high probability that they will stain. If there are only jeans in the drum, it will be difficult to wash them. Do not wash jeans in different colors at the same time.as this could damage all products.

It is best to hand wash your jeans rather than machine wash. For hand washing, ordinary laundry soap is suitable, a small amount of which must be grated and completely dissolved in warm water. You should not use washing powder, as it negatively affects the fabric, discoloring it. Also, contact with washing powder may fade buttons.

To prevent the product from losing its original color, you can add a little salt or vinegar to the water. Washing is done by hand in the bath, because jeans are usually washed in a straightened form, as this helps to prevent their deformation. The water temperature should not exceed 40 degrees. Hot water is the main factor that influences the shape of jeans. The procedure for hand washing is as follows:

• first you need to collect water in the bath, then add washing powder or laundry soap and wait until it is completely dissolved.
• Now you should immerse your jeans in water. So that they are well saturated with soapy water, they are pressed to the bottom.
• To make it easier to remove stubborn dirt, soak your jeans for about an hour.
• You will need a soft bristled brush to wash your denim.First, you need to soap it, and then clean the product with it. There is no need to apply force; one must act delicately.

• After washing, the soap solution is drained and the bath is refilled with clean water. The product is rinsed thoroughly. To completely rinse the detergent out of the fabric, it is worth holding the jeans under a high pressure of water.
• It is strictly forbidden to squeeze clothes out of jeans. This can damage the structure of the fabric.
• After rinsing, you need to hold the thing over the bathtub for a bit so that the water is glass, and then gently straighten it. Excess moisture is squeezed out by running your palms over the fabric and, as it were, shaking off excess water.
• Jeans should only be dried flat. They must be hung on a hanger or fastened to a drying rope using clothespins. It is not necessary to dry clothes for a long time, because when dry, jeans immediately "stiffen".
• No ironing required. If your jeans look wrinkled, you can use a steamer.

Washing in a washing machine is an easier cleaning method than manual washing. You should be more careful when setting the operating mode of the machine: branded jeans can lose their original appearance. To make the product look like new after washing, you need to adhere to several rules:

• First you need to pay attention to the fittings of the product. All zips and buttons must be fastened. Next, the jeans should be turned inside out. This will protect the decoration of the product (rhinestones, embroidery). A good solution is to use a special laundry bag.
• Pour powder into the detergent compartment. Preference should be given to products intended for colored fabrics. Never use cleaners, bleaches or other aggressive detergents.
• It is necessary to wash jeans at a temperature not exceeding 40 degrees. Remember that black models can be washed in water up to 30 degrees. When choosing a program, you should pay attention to the water temperature, if necessary, adjust the parameters.
• The best choice would be "Manual" or "Delicate" wash modes. Modern models of clippers are sometimes equipped with a special mode called “For denim”. The number of revolutions during spinning should be minimal, no more than 600. Some experts recommend turning off spinning altogether. Stretch the garment well after washing to prevent shrinkage.
• The straightened trousers must be hung up and left to dry completely.

So that jeans look like new for a long time, do not lose their shape and color, you should adhere to the following useful recommendations:

• Jeans are extremely practical because they don't need to be washed every day. Machine wash only when necessary. Denim items can only be washed once every two weeks.
• For the first wash of new denim trousers, you should use the “Delicate” mode of the automatic machine, or wash them by hand. Usually, excess paint is washed out of jeans, so you need to wash it separately.
• It is recommended to wash jeans with clothes of the same color.
• To get rid of a small stain, you can wash only the soiled area. Wet gauze or a brush is ideal for cleaning the stained area.
• Another cleaning method is freezing. The jeans should be placed in the freezer and left there.When the product is completely frozen, it should be taken out and dried naturally.
• In order for jeans to retain their shape and color after washing, they should be turned inside out, and all zippers and buttons should be fastened.
• If the product is decorated with decor, then if possible, it should be removed. If the decorative element is not removable, then it should be wrapped with sewing tape or cling film. Also try to prevent the iron elements from coming into contact with the wet cloth during drying.

• To prevent streaks and white spots from forming after washing, use a special liquid detergent.
• It is best to dry your jeans outdoors. It is strictly forbidden to hang clothes in direct sunlight.
• To remove a stain, one wash will not be enough. First, the jeans should be soaked for half an hour in warm water, after dissolving washing powder or laundry soap in it. After soaking, lightly rub the area of ​​contamination.
• If your clothes are stained with paint or oil, you will need kerosene to remove them. You need to take a cotton pad, moisten it with kerosene and rub the dirt a little. After that, the clothes must be rinsed in cold water.
• Dishwashing detergent helps to completely get rid of greasy stains and traces of lipstick. You need to rub the stains, leave for half an hour, and then wash your jeans in a typewriter.
• If necessary, the freezing method should be used to remove the gum.
• You can dry your jeans in the drum of the washing machine to “shrink” them. If you want to keep the size of the garment, it is best to dry your trousers outdoors.
• To shrink your jeans a little, wash them in hot water, but remember that very hot water can cause discoloration.
• If, after washing, the product “shrinks” a little, then you can steam it. Another way to restore the original look is to take a towel, soak it in warm water and wrap it around the jeans for about 10 minutes, and then put it on right away.

• You can also stretch your favorite jeans a little. It is necessary to wet the belt, stretch it by stuffing it with something (books, folded cardboard and the like), then dry the jeans along with the filling. After drying, they should be tried on. The procedure can be repeated if necessary.
• When you wash black jeans for the first time, you can add a little vinegar to the powder or soap. It will help to better fix the black color. Repeated washings can be carried out by adding citric acid or salt to the basic cleaning agents. Both of these remedies prevent the shedding process.
• To wipe the marker off your jeans, you should wet the stained area and wait until it dries. Then you need to rub baking soda into the fabric on both sides, and after 10 minutes, rinse off the remnants of the product under the tap, and wipe the places of contamination with laundry soap. Hairspray can help remove alcohol markers.
• A mixture of water and white vinegar in a 1: 2 ratio is ideal for treating a macula. This solution should be poured over the stain and left to stand for 12 hours. At the end of this time, the jeans should be washed. You can use a paste mixture of warm water and baking soda. It is applied to jeans with an old toothbrush, left on for 2 hours, and washed off under running water.
• Removing the white spot is quite difficult, and sometimes even impossible. If you have "planted" a stain with "Whiteness", then you need to act very quickly, because bleach almost instantly corrodes the fabric. The damaged area should be treated with a special solution made from 1 teaspoon of sodium thiosulfate and 1 teaspoon of water.
• If the white spot cannot be removed, then it must be painted over. Many people use a felt-tip pen or ballpoint pen that matches the tone of their jeans. To paint over large spots, you should use special dyes for jeans.

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