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What would you normally do if your favorite pair of jeans is stained although you dumped it in the washing machine with other clothes for a quick wash? If dry cleaning is a pricey option, you perhaps would tuck away your favourite pair of jeans in some corner of your wardrobe and never wear them again right? We wouldn’t want you to do that. We completely understand your struggle to find a well-fit pair of jeans, and we wouldn’t want you stop flaunting or bid them adieu just yet. Instead, we could recommend you the right way to wash your jeans so that you can get rid of those blotches and flaunt your wardrobe staple at the next party. So here’s what you need to do.

Spot –cleaning Method:

It would perhaps not be wrong to assume that at one point or the other you too must have spilled coffee, tea, and milk or stained your jeans with some other stubborn stains that just refuses to vanish. Well, naturally on seeing the stain, you instantly might have tossed the jeans for washing after wiping it with water. But here’s an advice, not all stains get clean with water some stay permanent.

For instance; oil based curry or melted cheese can stay permanently on your jeans if they are mixed with water. Simply because oil and water can’t be mixed together. So, if you ever happen to have such a greasy stain on your jeans, firstly wipe off the excess and pour a small amount of liquid detergent on the soiled area directly. Then clean it off with a cotton swab after waiting for 2 to 3 minutes.

Apart from such obstinate stains your jeans could be a stain victim from many other everyday things. So, here’s a quick look at some of the common stain and how you can save your jeans from an irreparable disaster by acting fast on attending them.

Coffee or tea stains :so, you happily grabbed your first cup of coffee or chai for the day and as you’re walking back to your desk you happen to bump into a colleague and as anticipated, your dear coffee spills on your dearest jeans. What next? Rush to the washroom and clean the stained area with damp cloth or wipes. On reaching home soak the area immediately in lukewarm water and dab liquid on the stained area. Wash it in lukewarm water and hang it to dry.

Pro tip: Avoid using powder on the stain as they can set the stain on the fabric.

Milk :O! Ho! So you happened to spill milk over your jeans while pouring it for your kid? Don’t cry over spilled milk girl cause here’s what you can do:Fill the bucket with cold water (enough to submerge the stained area) and soak it approximately for 10 minutes. After which, you can drain the excess water and put the jeans for drying. If the stain has dried up, fret not, just scrap off the dried bits from the jeans with a spoon. Pour the liquid detergent on the stain rub it with your fingers. Fill a bucket with cold water (enough for the jeans to submerge) and soak it for about 30 minutes and put it for drying as usual.

Sauce:

Picture this: you are relishing a mouthwatering burger filled with concoction of sauce and cheese and as you are enjoying the bite of the yummiliously treat and you happen to notice a splash of sauce on your jeans! Don’t panic, all you need to do is first remove the excess sauce from your jeans using the edge of the spoon, Up next, you need to saturate the stain with white vinegar soak and leave it for 5 minutes and dip your jeans in the cold water for a quick rinse.

Read the wash care label instruction :

Own an embellished jeans? Well, no doubt these expensive outfit do make you stand out from the crowd, but they’re a challenge to clean. That’s because, even the slightest pressure can agitate the details of the attire. Therefore, while trying to clean them at home via DIY method, read the wash care labels carefully. If still unsure, it’s advisable that you head to a local dry cleaning boutique and get your jeans washed. Yes, they may hand over an expensive bill, but taking a professional help is a wise option if you want to save your jeans from any DIY mishaps.

Sort the jeans for washing:

While you may think it’s ok to toss a couple of jeans along with the other laundry. In reality you’re damaging your clothes. So here’s an advice, make it a practice to separate jeans from the other laundry as this will prevent friction and damage of different fabrics. Remember for efficient cleaning, don’t overload the machine. A jeans weighs roughly around 400 -600 grams, so you can easily wash a pair of 3 to 4 jeans in one load. But, if you own jeans in a variety of dark and pastel hues was them separately. In fact, it’s recommended that you combine the dark jeans with other colored clothes. This will definitely avert the disastrous patches of blacks, blues and indigos on a white or light blue jeans.

Inside Out! :

New or old, ripped or frayed the thumb rule is to always turn the jeans inside out before tossing them into the washing machine. This helps minimize fading of the dye as well as prevents damage along the hems, pockets and waistband edges. It’s also important to zip zippers and fasten buttons before tossing your jeans in the machine as this helps keep the jeans in shape.

Don’t Use the dryer:

Your washing machine dryer can be the worse of your jeans as it will constrict the denim and make it harder for you to mold the shape back into the garment. So, once the washing process ends immediately remove your jeans from the washing machine and let it hang in the upside down position to drip dry on the laundry line and if it’s a jacket lay it flat on an old towel as hanging it on a hanger can cause weird indents near the shoulder area. By doing so, your jeans will retain its shape and won’t have any wrinkles on.

But if you have jeans with stretch material, you may want give it a quick spin to retain its original shape. If so set the dryer on the lowest heat temperature for a short cycle say maybe of 5 minutes. After the cycle is over, ensure it’s still damp and hang it for drying.

Hand Wash Your Jeans:

If you’re concerned of the ripped and frayed jeans getting damaged in the machine wash it by your hands! Yes, you can! In fact you must. It’s any day better to wash jeans by your hands especially if it’s delicate or brand new. As this is much gentler washing process compared to machine wash and prevents the fabric from fading and breaking down which extends the life of your eternal favourite attire. Yayyee! Well, if you’re wondering how to start off then here’s what you need to do.

Step 1: Fill a bucket with cold water, ensure you fill it enough water to dip the jeans completely.

Pro tip: check the wash care label to know the optimum water temperature

Step 2: Depending on how soiled your jeans is, pour in half a scoop of detergent or half cap liquid detergent into the water.

Step 3: Dunk your jeans into this solution and swish it around for a minute or two. Leave the jeans soaked in the water for atleast 15- 30 minutes (depending on how soiled your jeans are) to allow the powder or liquid detergent to remove the dirt and gunk from your jeans.

Step 4: Drain the mucky water and rinse the jeans thoroughly under cold water. After doing so, once again soak the jeans for 5 to 10 minutes. This is to remove any impurities or detergent residue if any. Remove the jeans from the bucket and put it for drying.

Pro tip: if you want to check whether the color of your new jeans comes out easily then try rubbing it with a white cloth. If the color comes out consider washing your jeans once or twice before this process is also as crocking and this technique can help in prevent denim stain on furniture, accessories, light colored clothes etc.

Wash the jeans less frequently:

Fashion experts suggest rinsing the jeans only if it’s soiled and spot clean can’t help. If your evergreen attires are not dirty you can fold them and rewear them atleast 5 to 6 times before planning to give it a quick wash. In case of stretchable you may need to wash them after 2 or 3 wear (depending on the usage) to retain the shape, because they have the tendency to stretch out after use.

Majority of us would wear jeans at any given point of time in any season! There’s no doubt that a good pair of jeans makes you feel confident, comfortable and can last for a long time only when you take care by washing them the right way.

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