Different types of clothing require specific care methods. Washing black jeans should be done with care in mind, otherwise they can be ruined. Improper washing can cause fashionable denim pants to lose their rich black color and become irreparably damaged. In just a few washes, they can become a dull gray. This can be prevented if you know the tips from experienced homemakers on how to properly machine wash black jeans.
Machine washing: instructions
Before washing black jeans in the washing machine, you need to prepare them. Check the pockets and empty them of all contents. Also, zip up all fasteners and zippers, and turn the jeans inside out.
For machine washing, select a suitable detergent that does not contain chlorine or other bleaches. Machine wash powders, special gels, or laundry detergents for black items should be used. If jeans have stains or stubborn dirt, they should be pre-treated with a special stain remover for black items. Avoid using harsh stain removers, as they may cause discoloration. To remove stains from black jeans, it is better to use folk remedies, in particular, lathering localized stains with laundry soap.
When machine washing black jeans, do not:
wash the product from the front side;
use products that have a whitening effect;
use hot water.
You can wash black jeans in the washing machine with other black items—the color of the jeans will not be affected by fading of other black items during the wash cycle. Wash at a temperature no higher than 40 degrees Celsius (104 degrees Fahrenheit). If the jeans are very dirty, or have stubborn stains, you should first run the pre-wash cycle.
After placing the detergent in the washing machine's dispenser, you need to set the machine's settings correctly. You can choose a regular wash, hand wash, or delicate cycle. It's best to set the temperature to 30 degrees Celsius, double rinse (super rinse), and spin at 800-1000 rpm. Finally, press "Start."
We wash in the traditional way
To help jeans retain their shape after washing and to avoid damaging decorative elements (rhinestones, embroidery, lace), many recommend hand washing rather than machine washing. Before hand washing, soak black jeans for no more than 2 hours in warm water with a small amount of vinegar and laundry soap. Do not add laundry detergent while soaking.
Important! Adding vinegar during soaking will help preserve the color of black jeans better.
Jeans should also not be hand-washed in hot water. Instead, use warm water and a bleach-free hand-washing detergent. To prevent detergent stains from appearing on black jeans after washing, rinse them thoroughly.
In general, it's best not to wash black jeans too often. With wear, denim pants adapt to the body, which is what makes them so prized. This shape and color saturation will last longer if you don't overwash them.
After washing
It's best to let jeans air dry after washing. To do this, lay them flat. Drying tips:
To prevent the black color from fading in the sun, you need to protect your jeans from direct rays;
It is better to hang damp jeans by the belt strips on the waistband;
To avoid black jeans from fading, use only low temperatures when tumble drying;
Do not use heaters or radiators to dry jeans.
Jeans dried flat can be ironed without ironing. For a neater finish, iron them damp or steam them only on the inside. Use a medium iron temperature for black jeans.
Different types of clothing require specific care methods. Washing black jeans should be done with care in mind, otherwise they can be ruined. Improper washing can cause fashionable denim pants to lose their rich black color and become irreparably damaged. In just a few washes, they can become a dull gray. This can be prevented if you know the tips from experienced homemakers on how to properly machine wash black jeans.
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