How to wash jeans in a washing machine

Jeans are in the wardrobe of almost every person. Comfortable and easy to care for, they are indispensable for meetings with friends, shopping trips, walks and other purposes. Since it is allowed to wash jeans in a washing machine, it makes cleaning them much easier. But you should know a few important rules that will help preserve the attractive appearance of denim.

It is difficult to wash denim by hand, because when it gets wet, it absorbs a large amount of water, becomes heavy and rough. In this regard, most housewives use household appliances that significantly simplify the process.

Temperature and washing mode

Correct choice of temperature regime is the main secret of washing jeans correctly. They should be washed at 30-40 degrees. It is absolutely impossible to immerse denim products in hot water, because as a result, they can shrink a lot. In addition, the material is prone to shrinkage when exposed to high temperatures.

And although the denim fabric seems dense and strong from the outside, intensive washing is not suitable for it. Strong mechanical impact can cause deformation of the material and its rapid wear. If you want the pants to not lose their appearance and serve for a long time, choose the appropriate program.

Many modern models of washing machines have “Jeans / Denim” programs. It is ideal for washing your favorite pants. If there is no such program, you can enable one of the following modes:

• Handwash;
• Sensitive washing;
• Washing delicate things;
• Wool.

The main thing is that the temperature is not higher than 40 degrees. If necessary, set the temperature mode manually. Set push-ups to 400-500 revolutions. A high spin speed should be avoided, as the fabric may be damaged and badly wrinkled. It will be difficult to return the original appearance in this case.

Pay attention ! When washing jeans in an automatic washing machine, do not use the drying function. Exposure to high temperatures will cause the product to shrink.

What to wash: choosing the appropriate detergent

It is better to wash jeans with special means designed for this. Their selection in stores is now quite large. The list of the most popular options includes:

• BiMax “Jeans” is a composition from a Russian manufacturer that can also be used for washing cotton and linen products.
• Domal Jeans is a product from a German manufacturer that perfectly copes with various types of pollution and prevents the dye from washing out.
• Bagi Jeans is an Israeli liquid agent that preserves color and gives fabric softness.

Other detergents can be used to wash jeans:

• Gel or liquid. You can choose a composition for delicate fabrics or a universal option.
• Capsules. The product in capsules must be sent directly to the drum of the machine. Choose capsules for colored items.
• Universal powder. The use of powder is allowed, although not recommended, because solid particles are more difficult to rinse from the fabric.

Pay attention! It is strictly forbidden to use detergents with bleaching substances. Do not use chlorine and other aggressive stain removers, as this will damage the product.

Preparation for washing

If you decide to send jeans to the automatic machine, you should first perform preparatory actions:

1. Carefully check all pockets and remove all contents from them, as small items and other items can damage not only pants, but also equipment.
2. Turn the garment inside out.
3. Fasten all zippers, buttons, fasteners so that they do not damage the fabric during washing.
4. If there are rhinestones, beads or other decorations on the pants, you should use a special cover for washing.
5. If there are heavy stains on the jeans, before sending them to the machine, you should remove the stains or treat them with vinegar diluted with water. A dishwashing liquid will help deal with greasy stains.

Pay attention ! Jeans with embroidery, as well as with glued decorations, should be washed by hand.

Denim products can be washed with other things, but before that they need to be sorted by color. For example, dark blue or black jeans can be sent to the machine together with dark things, and light pants with underwear of the appropriate color. Brightly colored jeans should be washed separately, as they can share their dye.

Features of washing

Use simple tips from experienced housewives so that jeans are not damaged during washing:

1. The first time, wash the pants separately from other clothes.
2. To fix the color, add a little vinegar to the water when rinsing.
3. To make denim soft and pleasant to the touch, use a fabric conditioner when rinsing.
4. Include an additional rinse so that the detergent rinses well. This is especially important when using ordinary powder.

Advice ! If you are afraid that the beads or other decorations will come off, before sending them to the machine, seal them with a special tape. You can buy it in a hardware store.

Drying

It is equally important to properly dry the washed product. For this, the following recommendations should be followed:

1. Do not leave washed jeans in the washing machine. At the end of the cycle, immediately remove them from the drum.
2. It is best to dry the pants on the balcony or outside, but in a shaded place and not in direct sunlight.
3. Hang the pants by the top or bottom edge, but do not squeeze the clothes through the rope, as this may leave a mark.
4. Gently pull from the bottom and straighten the fabric with your hands.

If you plan to iron your jeans, do it while they are still damp. The temperature of the iron should be about 150 degrees. Remember that high temperatures harm denim.