The times when denim was used only for sewing work clothes are long gone. Today, denim appeals to all ages and social groups - both young beauties and respectable gentlemen can boast of having several pairs in their wardrobe. But not everyone knows how to properly wash jeans.
Features of denim
Classic denim is made from cotton twill weave. This fabric is very dense, with a characteristic relief, comfortable to wear. Denim is often supplemented with threads with a synthetic base: this adds new properties. Stretch jeans with polyester have excellent stretch and fit perfectly to the figure.
Caring for natural and blended denim consists of a number of rules. The most basic ones are always indicated on the label.
How often to wash
Although no one forbids washing jeans every day, frequent contact with water and detergent will cause the fabric to lose its elasticity and color faster. The less frequently we wash our jeans, the longer they last. But this does not mean that you need to stay in your pants for a whole month, and only then wash off the ingrained layer of various dirt. Washing is always commensurate with wear: worn a little, then washed.
It is better to wash new jeans immediately after purchase. Local stains should be washed by hand in a basin, so as not to spin generally clean trousers in the drum.
Advice A sure sign that jeans need cleaning is a stretched waistband or slightly protruding knees. After drying, the shape will be restored.
Do I need to wash new jeans after purchasing them?
Durable and reliable denim fabric has its own dyeing characteristics. For example, at first, some new jeans may stain adjacent parts of the body, releasing excess dye. Such shedding is absolutely normal and does not indicate the low quality of the purchased product. The first wash of jeans immediately after purchase will help you avoid the “blue legs” effect. To fix the dye on the fabric, it is recommended to add a little (3-4 tablespoons) of ordinary table vinegar to the rinsing water.
Washing rules
For any type of washing, try to use cold, or maximum warm, water. Jeans need to be prepped a bit before soaking or cycling in the machine.
Preparation
Check your pockets and remove anything unnecessary. It is better to fasten zippers and buttons. If you machine wash on the standard cycle, turn the pants inside out so that the front side experiences less friction. Be sure to turn decorated trousers inside out.
If there are difficult stains, for example, grass or berry juice, then wet them with water and soap them with laundry soap. Antipyatin soap for colored laundry works well on jeans.
Wash by hand
Hand washing is a priority if jeans are prone to shedding and contain synthetic threads.
How to wash by hand:
- Dissolve the detergent in a large bowl. The jeans should be completely submerged in water. Temperature - 30-40 degrees.
- Soak the prepared pants for 40-50 minutes.
- “Massage” your pants with light movements, paying attention to the seams, pockets, knees, waistband - those places that get dirty the most.
- Drain the solution and rinse thoroughly in running water.
- Squeeze gently. You can twist it, but moderately.
- Shake off the moisture, straighten your pants and set them to dry.
Machine washable
It is important what mode the jeans will be washed on. Consider the composition of the fabric.
How to wash denim in a machine:
- Choose manual or delicate mode. “Cotton” at 30-40 degrees is suitable.
- Reduce the spin speed to minimum if you want to save your pants.
- To avoid overloading the drum, do not wash more than 3-4 pairs at a time. Cotton jeans become heavy when wet.
- Don't neglect additional rinsing.
- Avoid machine drying.
The combination of white sneakers in women's looks
To add bright, fresh ideas to your outfits, try updating or reorganizing your wardrobe a little. Sometimes we don't even suspect what fashionable things are in it. We invite you to try on the pajama style of clothing, minimalism and casual. The listed trends are very relevant now.
Pajama
Loose-fitting trouser suits that resemble homey pajamas look very cozy. Outfits are worn with or without a belt at the waist. Pumps, stiletto sandals and sneakers go well with a pajama look. The combination of sports shoes with home-style clothing gives rise to a very unusual and original look.
Minimalism
How to wear white sneakers to match your minimalist style? With things in calm shades and a simple silhouette, without prints, embroidery, ruffles or rhinestones. For example, you can use light, black, gray and beige. Minimalism is also characterized by the absence of jewelry and barely noticeable makeup.
Typical washing mistakes
Banal laziness or ignorance of the features of jeans leads to minor troubles, and if you are unlucky, then to damage to the pants beyond repair. Don't make these mistakes like other housewives.
Washing with other items
Washing classic blue jeans with white clothes, even at 30 degrees, is a big risk. After such a mistake, housewives take a long time to remove blue stains from T-shirts and shirts.
Wash jeans only with similar fabrics, preferably of similar composition, following the instructions on the labels.
Heat
Washing at 60 degrees or higher often causes jeans to fade, especially if they are black or deep blue.
There is another problem: the fabric shrinks. You risk simply not fitting into your favorite trousers.
Incorrect spin
If you set the washing machine to the most powerful spin, thin jeans may not withstand the load and tear. Reduce speed to avoid excessive wrinkling of the fabric.
Incorrect washing mode
Natural cotton jeans on the “Wool” or “Synthetic” mode may not wash.
White and colored. Can it be washed with one detergent?
How to wash colored and white items? Separately, otherwise white may become colored. Everyone knows this. Some people trust the expert opinion and experience of others in this, while others have tested it with their own example. Basically, the result of such incorrect washing is felt immediately.
But how to wash whites and colors? Is it possible to wash colored items with white powder and vice versa? Here the error, of course, will not immediately lead to a disastrous result, but will appear after several washes.
But why test it from your own experience and then get upset when you can learn from the experience of professionals.
So, you need to wash things only with appropriate means!
- Products for white contain bleaches, which are aggressive to colored patterns and dyes on fabric: the color may fade or blur.
- Products for whites often contain a white stain remover, which also has a negative effect on colored fabrics.
- Color products contain special additives that remove stains and add brightness to colored fabrics. White may turn gray or yellow over time.
How to dry properly
The final stage of washing is proper drying. For most fabrics, natural drying is a priority, and denim is no exception.
All drying rules:
- Straighten out any creases.
- Hang your pants or place them on the dryer.
- Do not dry on a radiator or in a dryer. Over-drying harms the fibers and makes them brittle. For the same reason, ironing is harmful to jeans.
- To prevent your pants from fading in the sun, turn them inside out if you dry them outside in the summer.
Do I need to iron it?
If you hang wet jeans from your waistband, they will straighten out on their own under their own weight. This eliminates the need for ironing.
When it is still necessary, for example, in order to soften a thing, adhere to the following recommendations:
- Do not iron dry fabric. The pants should remain slightly damp. If time is lost, they can be moistened using a spray bottle.
- The product can only be ironed from the reverse side.
- It is recommended to set the iron temperature to 150 degrees. The thinner the fabric, the lower it should be.
- To prevent pocket marks from remaining on the trouser leg, you need to put a handkerchief in it. First, iron the seams and the back side, then the pockets and the front surface of the product.
After ironing is completed, the jeans should be allowed to cool so that they are fixed in the desired position.
Read about how to iron jeans here.
Changing jeans size
We use all the tips in reverse to reduce stretched jeans. Tricks will also come in handy for those who have lost weight by 1-2 sizes, but do not yet have the opportunity to update their wardrobe.
Shrinkage
Wash your jeans in a machine at 60 or even 90 degrees. The more cotton in the composition, the higher the likelihood of shrinkage. A radical method is boiling in a saucepan, but this is only suitable for the most durable denim.
Stretching
To stretch pant legs, work with the fabric while it is wet. Simply secure the waistband and give the bottom a good tug. Leave to dry in this position, you can additionally secure the pant legs.
Another way is to steam your jeans well and put them on yourself.
With clothes to match
An obvious, but not the easiest way to combine brown and red boots is to choose things of similar shades. This is easy to do with the help of a color wheel and a “segment” diagram. Draw a line segment through the circle so that it connects three adjacent cells. Neighboring colors on the circle are called similar, and in most cases they are a win-win option.
Try not to use more than 3-4 similar shades in one look, otherwise it may seem mismatched. Things may well be tone on tone, but in this case the image risks becoming flat. Add expressiveness with textures: pair smooth leather boots with a long-pile fur coat, corduroy trousers and a wool beret. Brown suede boots can be complemented with a silk dress and a smooth leather jacket.
If it is not possible to wash or washing is prohibited
It is worth listening to the opinion of famous denim designers, such as the creator of the Levi's brand, Levi Strauss: to make jeans last for several years, wash them once every 2 months. There is no point in taking this advice to the point of absurdity, because today the fabrics of jeans vary greatly in composition, and the thing is so comfortable that you want to wear it every day. But you can take note of some tricks that will reduce the number of washes.
Dry cleaning
Folk remedies for dry and wet cleaning are salt, soda, hydrogen peroxide, ammonia, vinegar solution and others. Can be used without water. To remove traces of the product, use a vacuum cleaner, an alcohol wipe, or simply wait until it dries.
Local wet cleaning
Stains can be treated with soapy water, dish soap (it effectively removes greasy marks), or soda slurry. Use a soft sponge or brush, be sure to rinse off the product with water.
Ventilation
An alternative to frequent washing is long-term airing. This method will help when there are no visible stains on the jeans, but body odor remains. The smell on the balcony will disappear within 24 hours.
Favorable price, excellent quality
The choice of laundry detergents is certainly large, and it’s easy to get confused. We are always looking for something new, more convenient, high quality and economical.
In all this diversity, bottles and bags with chamomile on the label stand out very favorably - the La mamma product line. All products meet the requirements for washing white, colored, there are universal powders, capsules and gels with stain remover and for delicate fabrics. But that's a slightly different story.
We will continue the topic of washing colored clothes.
Color washing gel
La mamma is simply a godsend for any, even the most demanding housewife.
- Effectively washes even “deep” dirt and greasy stains the first time, even in cold water. Soft foam penetrates into the most difficult to reach places.
- The special formula preserves the brightness of fabrics for a long time.
- It is easy to rinse without leaving light streaks on the products.
- Cotton seed extract, penetrating into the fabric fibers, preserves their elasticity and prevents deformation and rapid wear of the fabric, and also softens the fabric fibers. Clothes become soft and pleasant to wear.
- A special moisturizing formula takes care of the delicate skin of your hands, preventing it from becoming dry.
