There are jeans in the world that cost over a million dollars. And even if your loved ones are not so expensive, it still doesn’t hurt to learn how to preserve their incredible color that attracted you to the store.
It is advisable to wash jeans by hand, as this is a more gentle method. True, sparing jeans, not your hands. It is better to soak jeans not in a basin, but in a bathroom, where they can be spread out to their full length.
While soaking (no longer than one hour), add 1 cup of vinegar and 2 tablespoons of sugar. Mix all ingredients in a little water before pouring into the wash water. This mixture will help prevent the bright color from fading.
The water should not be hotter than 40 degrees! Forget about laundry detergents; they make metal parts look faded. Use a mild detergent – liquid detergent, shampoo, or soap.
Use a soft brush to clean the jeans, paying more attention to the stains: first on the inside, then on the outside. Don’t rub your jeans together!
If you are using soap, use a brush, not a cloth.
Experts oppose machine washing, but you need to be realistic: most do not have the time and energy to do it by hand. Therefore, we have compiled rules on how to wash in a typewriter and do without losses.
Jeans are best washed inside out. While you turn it out, you will also shake everything out of your pockets.
Choose a gentle mode: the temperature should not exceed 40 degrees, and the spin intensity should be 600 revolutions. High temperatures are bad for the color of jeans. They can also sit down. Ideal if your washing machine has a denim mode, just set it on and go about your business in peace.
The rule about powders also applies in this case: it is better to use liquid detergents. Add half a cup of vinegar to the water before rinsing to keep the color vibrant.
Wash jeans with other dark clothing (black, gray, or blue) as this will prevent fading.
Denim doesn’t like bright light and high temperatures. Forget about electric dryers and sunny balconies. Let them dry naturally away from sunlight.
Do not twist the jeans, just wring out gently.
Straighten the fabric to avoid wrinkling, advises … And so that there are no creases on the legs at the fold, place a double-folded towel under the jeans.
The less often you wash your jeans, the longer their vibrant color will last. If you accidentally put on a stain, try to remove it without erasing the entire thing.
If you just want to freshen up your jeans, put them in the freezer in a tightly sealed bag. To get rid of odors, you can spray them with a mixture of water and vodka, mixed in a 1: 1 ratio.
If your jeans look wrinkled, sprinkle them with water, fold them in half, and roll them up. This way you can store them to avoid creases.
By the way, there is a completely insane life hack: some people wash their jeans directly on themselves. They just sit in warm water, scrub the stains with a brush, then get up, rinse the jeans with their hands and walk in them until they dry.