Comments on: How to Wash Jeans http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/how-to-wash-jeans/ Sat, 19 May 2012 19:02:23 +0000 hourly 1 By: Judi http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/how-to-wash-jeans/#comment-37376 Judi Wed, 27 Jan 2010 00:50:31 +0000 http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/laundry/how-to-wash-jeans/#comment-37376 My daughter complains that her jeans stretch out. Does putting them in the dryer make the ones that contain lycra or spandex stretch out? What about warm water, will that do it too? My daughter complains that her jeans stretch out. Does putting them in the dryer make the ones that contain lycra or spandex stretch out? What about warm water, will that do it too?

]]> By: Liz http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/how-to-wash-jeans/#comment-32011 Liz Sun, 22 Nov 2009 23:47:40 +0000 http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/laundry/how-to-wash-jeans/#comment-32011 After you wash with the 1 tsp salt per wash load (?) do I need to continue with the salt in future washings or will this do the trick the first time around? Also, I heard to use vinegar to set the dye. Anyone know about this method? After you wash with the 1 tsp salt per wash load (?) do I need to continue with the salt in future washings or will this do the trick the first time around? Also, I heard to use vinegar to set the dye. Anyone know about this method?

]]> By: Dena http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/how-to-wash-jeans/#comment-13955 Dena Wed, 13 May 2009 03:41:18 +0000 http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/laundry/how-to-wash-jeans/#comment-13955 When you say to wash jeans first with 1 teaspoon table salt, is that for one pair washed by itself or several dark jeans and shorts all together? does it matter? thanks :) When you say to wash jeans first with 1 teaspoon table salt, is that for one pair washed by itself or several dark jeans and shorts all together? does it matter? thanks :)

]]> By: Andrew http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/how-to-wash-jeans/#comment-11535 Andrew Mon, 23 Mar 2009 20:14:36 +0000 http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/laundry/how-to-wash-jeans/#comment-11535 To the person who said "freezer" will kill bacteria, that is not true. The bacteria will freeze, but will come alive as soon as it defrosts. Just soak your jeans in the sink first with cold water, add some salt (about two tablespoons will do) and mix gently until salt is dissolved evenly. Leave for 5 minutes. Wash in cold water at low cycle with Tide total care (DON'T PUT TOO MUCH detergent, actually use less). Put in the dryer for 5 minutes at low cycle until its not soaked . Then hang or leave it in a flat surface until it dries. (tile floors maybe?) To the person who said “freezer” will kill bacteria, that is not true. The bacteria will freeze, but will come alive as soon as it defrosts.

Just soak your jeans in the sink first with cold water, add some salt (about two tablespoons will do) and mix gently until salt is dissolved evenly. Leave for 5 minutes. Wash in cold water at low cycle with Tide total care (DON’T PUT TOO MUCH detergent, actually use less). Put in the dryer for 5 minutes at low cycle until its not soaked . Then hang or leave it in a flat surface until it dries. (tile floors maybe?)

]]> By: Kiara http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/how-to-wash-jeans/#comment-11381 Kiara Thu, 19 Mar 2009 23:41:18 +0000 http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/laundry/how-to-wash-jeans/#comment-11381 Put them in a plastic bag then into a freezer to kill bacteria. Put them in a plastic bag then into a freezer to kill bacteria.

]]> By: Amy http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/how-to-wash-jeans/#comment-8786 Amy Tue, 13 Jan 2009 09:23:53 +0000 http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/laundry/how-to-wash-jeans/#comment-8786 My new jeans stained 2 of my white t-shirts. Surprisingly the t-shirts were stained quite nicely, not patchy. How can I turn the t-shirts white again? bleach? My new jeans stained 2 of my white t-shirts. Surprisingly the t-shirts were stained quite nicely, not patchy. How can I turn the t-shirts white again? bleach?

]]> By: Jordan http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/how-to-wash-jeans/#comment-4722 Jordan Sat, 27 Sep 2008 17:37:16 +0000 http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/laundry/how-to-wash-jeans/#comment-4722 When you purchase a new pair of jeans, remember to add a full Teaspoon of table salt when you wash them the first time. It will keep the dye from running into your other clothes and keep your jeans to their true color. I have been doing this for 5 years. It really does work! When you purchase a new pair of jeans, remember to add a full Teaspoon of table salt when you wash them the first time. It will keep the dye from running into your other clothes and keep your jeans to their true color. I have been doing this for 5 years. It really does work!

]]> By: Lynn http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/how-to-wash-jeans/#comment-493 Lynn Wed, 14 Nov 2007 22:03:40 +0000 http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/laundry/how-to-wash-jeans/#comment-493 I couldn't get some ink stains out of my favorite pair, so I got a sponge and some bleach water and made designs over and around the stains. About five minutes before you wash the bleach out is enough, great way to recycle stained jeans. I couldn’t get some ink stains out of my favorite pair, so I got a sponge and some bleach water and made designs over and around the stains. About five minutes before you wash the bleach out is enough, great way to recycle stained jeans.

]]> By: Lynn http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/how-to-wash-jeans/#comment-492 Lynn Wed, 14 Nov 2007 22:03:19 +0000 http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/laundry/how-to-wash-jeans/#comment-492 Hang them from the waistband with a skirt hanger or clothespins. If you don't want them to be stiff, wait until they're just about dry and then put them in the dryer for 5 minutes to make them soft. Hang them from the waistband with a skirt hanger or clothespins. If you don’t want them to be stiff, wait until they’re just about dry and then put them in the dryer for 5 minutes to make them soft.

]]> By: Lynn http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/how-to-wash-jeans/#comment-491 Lynn Wed, 14 Nov 2007 22:03:02 +0000 http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/laundry/how-to-wash-jeans/#comment-491 My aunt worked at a jean factory, and she said black jeans shrink worse than blue jeans because of the dye that they use. Add salt to the wash water the first time you wash them, just like you would if you were washing home dyed fabric, and you'll solve the problem before it starts. My aunt worked at a jean factory, and she said black jeans shrink worse than blue jeans because of the dye that they use. Add salt to the wash water the first time you wash them, just like you would if you were washing home dyed fabric, and you’ll solve the problem before it starts.

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