Valuable tips on how to hand wash jeans

Jeans are a versatile piece of wardrobe that is available for both adults and children. They do not need regular washing, but it is impossible to completely refuse it.

In order for a thing to serve for a long time, not to fade or shed, it must be processed correctly.

About, how to wash jeans manually, read the article.

Preparing for washing

Before you start hand washing your jeans, you need to prepare them. This stage includes the following activities:

1. Remove all items from pockets, turn them out and shake them to get rid of dust and small debris.
2. ZIP up. You can rub it with soap to keep it free of deposits and open easily in the future.
3. Check the product for diverging seams. If they are found, they must be sewn up before washing.
4. Turn the jeans over to the wrong side.
5. Rinse the product under running water. This should be done if there is dried dirt or a significant amount of dust on the fabric.

When the pants are ready, you can start the main wash.

Soaking rules

It is not recommended to soak your jeans. The longer they are in contact with water, the faster the coloring pigment is washed out of them. Therefore, they need to be washed quickly and only as needed.

So that it passes with minimal losses for the product, you need to follow a certain algorithm of actions:

1. Pour water into the bath. Its temperature should not exceed 30-40 degrees.
2. Dissolve the detergent in it. There should be no visible particles of washing powder.
3. Leave jeans in water for 30-60 minutes. To prevent them from floating up, you can put plastic bottles in the bath. They won't let your pants rise to the surface.
4. After the specified time, start the main wash.

It is best to soak jeans in the bathtub. This will distribute them along the entire length. After such processing, there will be no stripes on the product. Even if the pigment is slightly washed out, the color will be uniform.

Soaking is optional washing jeans. If they just need to be refreshed, then this procedure is abandoned.

How to hand wash properly?

Hand washing jeans is not difficult, but you need to know certain rules:

• take warm water (up to 40 degrees) into the bath, it should slightly cover the product;
• dissolve the selected detergent in it;
• immerse jeans in water, wrinkle them slightly with your palms;
• if there are stains, rub the fabric with a soft brush;
• drain the water, rinse the item thoroughly;
• let the jeans drain, do not wring out or twist them;
• hang the product to dry.

When washing jeans, the water may stain... Sometimes this process is quite intense. Do not be afraid, after complete drying the color of the pants will not change significantly.

After the first wash, new jeans are recommended to be rinsed in 10 liters of water mixed with 3 tablespoons of vinegar. This will set the dye. In the future, it will no longer be actively washed out of the fabric fibers.

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Which remedy to choose?

For hand washing jeans you need to use only those powders that depict a basin with a palm lowered into it... This means that the product is not designed to be machine washed.

It will foam more and better wash the jeans from existing dirt. These products do not irritate the skin of the hands, so you can wash without gloves.

It is important to pay attention to other inscriptions that are on the box with the detergent... If it contains bleaching ingredients, it can be used to wash white but not black pants.

Preference should be given to gels and liquid concentrates. They dissolve well in water and rinse out quickly even in cool water.

The powder can be replaced with soapy water... Laundry soap is a great option. To completely dissolve it, you can grate it.

Special products are used to care for black jeans. They are sold in household chemistry departments, for example, Laska 3D effect washing gel (black restoration). According to the action, 2 liters of this product can be purchased for 170 rubles. It is consumed economically.

How to dry?

You need to dry your jeans properly. If you ignore the basic recommendations, you may need to wash again:

1. Jeans are not squeezed or twisted. The water should drain off naturally. To speed up this process, you can wrap your pants in a terry towel and gently press with your palms.
2. Before hanging the item to dry, shake it off several times. The product must be perfectly flat. This will avoid creases in the fabric.
3. The pants are hung by the belt, they are not thrown over the rope.
4. During the drying process, the jeans should be turned inside out.

Do not expose the fabric to direct sunlight or heat. They must dry on their own. It will take 1-2 days. The belt dries the longest. Read more about how to dry jeans in this article.

Important recommendations

To prevent hand washing from causing damage to the product, you must adhere to the following recommendations:

1. Dark and light pants should be soaked, washed separately from each other.
2. Before you start washing, you should study the manufacturer's recommendations for caring for the product.
3. The more glued elements (sequins, beads, rhinestones) on the pants, the less they should come into contact with water.
4. You can soften your jeans by rinsing them in conditioner water.
5. White jeans have to be washed more often than black ones. To prevent them from turning yellow and becoming gray, oxygen bleach is periodically added to the water.
6. If the jeans have leather inserts, then they are rubbed with glycerin before washing. This will prevent cracking.
7. In recent years, ripped jeans have come into vogue. Such products are especially susceptible to friction.Therefore, they cannot be brushed. Rubbing ripped jeans with soft spongy sponges.
8. If your jeans feel tight after washing, you can stretch them quickly. To do this, you need to put on your pants, moisten a cloth with water from a spray bottle and actively move.

Conclusion

Hand washing is considered the most gentle way to care for your jeans. To make the thing last longer, you need to refuse soaking, choose the right detergentdo not use too hot water for washing.

These simple rules will help you avoid color washout, so your jeans will always look neat.