How to properly wash jeans in a washing machine?

Comfortable and casual clothing like jeans also requires proper care. Although denim appears durable, it can also lose its appeal. Jeans can shrink, fade, become dull, and, in some cases, rip. That's why people often ask, "How do I wash jeans in the washing machine?"

Preparing jeans for washing

The pace of life and technological advancement have led people to completely entrust some of their work to household appliances. And rightly so, because they handle their tasks perfectly. The same applies to washing jeans. After all, what could be simpler: put them in the machine, select the desired cycle, and after a short while, the jeans are clean. Just imagine heavy, wet jeans drying for hours on a clothesline after hand washing, and you immediately understand that machine washing is better.

However, to ensure this process is effective and the results are not disappointing, you need to follow a few rules. First, prepare your jeans for machine washing.

1. Fasten all zippers, buttons or snaps.
2. Check your pockets for small items (coins, hairpins, handkerchiefs, etc.)
3. If there are leather inserts, lubricate them with glycerin, which will prevent the leather from cracking.
4. Turn the garment inside out. This will prevent the jeans from becoming too distorted and prevent the machine drum from coming into contact with the zippers and buttons.
5. Place your jeans in a laundry bag. This is especially true for jeans with beaded or buttoned details.

The question arises: can jeans with designer embellishments and embroidery be machine washed? We recommend hand washing these jeans to avoid damaging the embellishments. Most regular cotton and denim jeans are machine washable.

Important! You can't wash dark and light-colored jeans together. However, you can wash them with other clothes of a matching color.

Set the washing mode

To determine the washing cycle, read the care label. The basic symbols tell you what temperature to wash at, how to spin, and what detergents to use. Let's take a look at each step.

The optimal water temperature for washing jeans should not exceed 40⁰C, ideally wash them at 30⁰C. In this case, the number of revolutions should not exceed 800. According to these recommendations, suitable modes may be:

• Jeans mode — this mode has appeared on many modern models of washing machines, which makes washing even easier.
• Hand wash mode — in this mode, the machine gently washes clothes without using full spins. Many washing machines have this mode.
• Delicate wash mode — This mode is also suitable for washing jeans. However, in this mode, you should set the temperature no higher than 40⁰With and spin speed no more than 800.
• Mini 30 or Fast 30 mode This cycle can only be used for jeans made of dense fabric and minimally soiled. This cycle is beneficial because the water doesn't overheat, and the jeans are only in contact with the water for 20 minutes. This reduces the risk of fading and shrinkage.

Once you've chosen the washing cycle, you need to choose the right detergent. Liquid detergents are best, as they rinse out better. There are also gels designed specifically for washing jeans. Here are a few examples:

• Domal Jeans – a concentrated detergent made in Germany that preserves the natural color of jeans.
• Bagi Jeans – a liquid detergent made in Israel, also designed for washing denim. It contains not only color-preserving agents but also fabric softeners.
• Jeans & Sport's Big Wash – a liquid detergent made in Russia. Suitable for washing jeans and sportswear.
• BiMax "Jeans" – a liquid detergent of Russian manufacture, intended for washing denim, cotton and linen clothes.
• Dreft Black – liquid detergent for washing black items, suitable for washing black jeans.

In general, you can wash jeans with a detergent labeled "automatic" for colored items. In this case, you can add fabric softener to soften the fabric.

General washing tips

The answer to the question of how to properly wash jeans in a washing machine is not only that, Not only do we need to know which washing cycle to choose and what to wash with, but also how to dry the garment, how to prevent fading, and much more. That's why we've put together a few more tips for caring for your jeans.

• The first time you buy jeans, it's best to hand-wash them or machine-wash them, but don't mix them with other items. You can do without detergent when hand-washing them for the first time. Typically, excess dye will wash out of the fabric during the first wash.
• You should not wash jeans in hot water, as this will cause the dye to wash out of the fabric more quickly.
  

  Please note: Quality jeans should not fade.

• You can use table vinegar as a dye fixative, adding a little bit to the rinse.
• Soaking jeans before washing is not recommended, as this will cause fading. Metal parts may also leave a rusty mark on the jeans.
• Dry jeans in the shade after washing. Dyed cotton fabric will fade and become rougher in the sun.
• Machine drying is not recommended, as it can cause jeans to shrink. Machine dry jeans on a delicate cycle and do not dry them completely; line drying is best.
• Before drying jeans, straighten them well along the seams. Then hang them by the waistband. Rolling them up at the knees can create a crease that's difficult to smooth out.
• It's best to iron jeans while they're slightly damp. This will also help reduce shrinkage and make them softer.
• You can only fit a maximum of five pairs of jeans in the machine's drum during a single wash cycle, as they are very heavy when wet. However, this will depend on the specific machine model.
• It's recommended to wash jeans as they become soiled. Experts say jeans don't require washing after just one wear. Frequent washing damages the fabric. Jeans can also be dry cleaned.
• If your jeans have lost their original color and you don't want to throw them away, you can try restoring their color with home dyeing. Learn how in this article. How to dye clothes in a washing machine.

How to remove stains from jeans

Many people are interested in the question of how to wash jeans in a washing machine if they have stains? Very dirty jeans will need to be pre-treated before washing. You can soak your jeans in lukewarm water with the detergent (dissolve it well) for 30 minutes. Then, gently rub the stained area. Don't apply too much pressure, otherwise the original stain will turn into a faded, worn-out stain.

• Oil and paint stains are easily removed with kerosene. Simply soak a cotton pad in kerosene and rub gently, then rinse with cold water.
• Grease and lipstick stains are rubbed with dishwashing liquid and left to sit for half an hour.
  

  Important! Do not use bleach-containing products to remove stains from jeans.

• Freezing the jeans thoroughly in the refrigerator will help remove gum from jeans.

Only after preliminary manipulations can jeans be washed in the machine.

To summarize, washing jeans in the washing machine is not difficult. In most cases, it's a standard procedure. However, if your jeans are very expensive or special, consider hand washing them instead.

   

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