When buying a denim item, most people do not think about how much proper cleaning of the item affects its service life. Knowing how to wash jeans in a washing machine, you can use not only the manual method, but save time without losing the good appearance of the item. The item must be prepared for cleaning, and then follow all the manufacturer's recommendations indicated on the label.
How to prepare
One of the basic rules for preparing jeans for washing is to check all pockets and clean them first. Small change should be removed from pockets. To ensure that all metal fittings perform their functions as long as possible, it is recommended to fasten all zippers and buttons before washing. This will also protect the jeans from deformation. Before loading the jeans into the drum of the washing machine, turn them inside out (this will prevent color loss) and, for convenience, place them in a special laundry bag. The last rule must be followed when washing ripped jeans decorated with sequins, additional zippers, stones, etc. Plain jeans can be washed without a mesh, but those decorated with decor risk being ruined.
It is better to wash denim products on their own or with other items made of the same material. Mixing them with clothes made of other fabrics is not recommended.
Studying the label on jeans
The label on the jeans should tell you all the washing rules for this item. It is recommended that you read the information available when buying a new item, although most manufacturers often indicate standard data on the label that apply to washing all denim items.
Usually the manufacturer provides information about the washing temperature, which is 30-45 degrees. It is advisable to wash such things in cool water. Usually the labels indicate that jeans cannot be wrung out - this is true. They need to be washed without wringing and given enough time to drain. When drying, you need to straighten the jeans with your hands so that they do not lose their shape.Knowing in what mode the item should be processed, it is important to adhere to these rules in order to avoid damaging the fabric.
Washing rules
The washing rules are approximately the same for all denim items. Regardless of whether the jeans are thin or thick, colored, black or blue, there are basic rules that, if followed, will help extend the life of this item. These rules include:
- selection of washing mode;
- temperature conditions;
- rules of squeezing.
As a rule, the manufacturer indicates this information on the label, but a more detailed examination of all the nuances will help you choose the best washing mode.
Mode
Despite the fact that jeans are a very dense fabric, originally intended for workers, they should be washed only in a delicate mode if you are using a machine wash for jeans. If possible, jeans should be cleaned by hand, but a delicate or manual mode in the machine will also cope with the task.
It is advisable to wash such fabric with liquid detergent or use washing capsules. Denim fabric is very difficult to iron. It is advisable to add fabric softener when washing. Do not use powder that contains bleach, such as chlorine. Jeans easily fade, shed and lose color, so it is better to use neutral, delicate or baby powder.
To preserve the color, add a stabilizer to the powder in the amount indicated in the instructions.
Temperature selection
The manufacturer's label often specifies a washing temperature for denim products of no more than 40 degrees. Sometimes a temperature of up to 45 degrees is allowed. The most common is washing at 30 degrees. Such fabric cannot be washed in hot water for several reasons:
- it easily loses color;
- may stain other items;
- loses shape;
- gives strong shrinkage.
To wash your pants, you need to use a detergent that is effective in cold water. It is best to use capsules or liquid detergents rather than powder.
If there is a need to wash jeans from dirt, it is recommended to resort to washing with soaking, but this process should not exceed 30 minutes. It is not recommended to raise the washing temperature to 60 degrees and above. When choosing this temperature mode, you should be prepared for changes in the color and shape of the denim product. If these are home or work clothes, and their fading is not so scary, you should wash the product at 60 degrees. It is not recommended to choose even higher temperatures in any case - even the thickest jeans will shrink by a size or more.
Spin
It is not recommended to wring out washed jeans, as this will cause the product to lose its shape. Moreover, thick jeans are difficult to iron, and after wringing out, many wrinkled folds remain. When washing in a machine, it is recommended to set the "no wringing" mode. This is usually indicated on the manufacturer's label.
After hanging jeans to dry, it is not advisable to wring out the water with your hands. This will lead to the formation of a large number of folds that are difficult to smooth out. It is advisable to let the water drain on its own. If this is not possible and quick drying is required, you should run your palms over the legs evenly from both sides. Excess water will drain quickly, and the flatness of your palms prevents the formation of a large number of folds.
How to dry properly
It is advisable to dry jeans in a suspended or straightened state. You cannot hang this fabric over thin ropes. The material is very dense, it is very difficult to smooth out wrinkled marks from drying. Wet jeans should be hung to dry on a hanger, or carefully hung by the waistband and attached to the rope with clothespins.
In order for the item to be as straight and even as possible after drying and not lose its shape, it is recommended to straighten the waistband and pant legs with your hands. If the jeans shrink quickly after washing, you should stretch the pant leg with your hands while it is wet. Items dried in this position will be as even as possible. They will form fewer folds, and it is easy to smooth out properly dried fabric.
To make jeans easier to iron, it is advisable to add fabric softener when washing.
If the clothes are not dried outside, but inside or on the balcony, it is advisable to put a basin or bucket underneath them to collect the water. The jeans were not wrung out, and water will drip off them for a long time. This prevents the material from stretching. If the jeans have stretched, it is best to wet them again and then dry them horizontally.
As you can see from this article, you can even clean denim items at home in an automatic washing machine. The main thing is to follow all the rules specified by the manufacturer on the label. It is also important to dry the item properly so as not to spoil its appearance. Following a number of simple rules will ensure that the item will last a long time, look presentable, and the time spent on caring for it will be minimal. This will have a positive effect on the overall appearance of the clothing.
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