If you want your favorite jeans to last a long time, don’t just treat them like any other article of clothing. A little extra care when washing your jeans can go a long way in extending their life and good looks.
What you need
Washing Machine
Woolite Laundry Detergent
Pants hanger
Clothes line or Clothes rack
Washing Jeans; The Process
First, read the care label inside your
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How to Restore the Color to Faded Areas on Jeans
Adam said, "my jeans developed 2 white marks. This happened while cycling and happened very quickly. It could be from my white bike saddle or the sweat. I have tried bringing them to a cleaners and they said the color has faded. Is there a way I can restore the color?"
Fading is common for jeans, and the places on them that receive the most wear are also usually the first places to lose their
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How to Remove Chemical Odors from Jeans
Sharon asked: I purchased a new pair of black jeans. They have a distinct odor, which I think is probably the dye used on them. I have washed them a couple of times, but the smell continues! Any suggestions?
Sometimes the chemicals used during clothing production can linger. Dark jeans require a large amount of dye and chemicals to allow them to keep their color strong and vibrant. Removing the
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How to Stop Jeans from Bleeding
Pam said, " I bought a pair of Gloria Van jeans a few years ago. I can't wear them. My hands turn blue from touching them. I have tried vinegar and washed them more times than I can count, funny I haven't worn them out from washing them. Is there something else I can try?"
Dark colors of jeans are treated with so much dye to give them their rich color that it often comes out in the laundry or
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How to Remove Dye Stains from a Rubber Phone Case
Linda said, "I put my iPhone in my pocket and my blue jeans faded on my pink OtterBox. Any ideas how to get it off? I have tried everything I can think of."
Jeans, especially dark colors of jeans, are notorious for having excess dye that can transfer to surfaces that rub against it. It is usually a bad idea to keep a cell phone in your pocket in general, but this is even more true when you are
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How to Remove Dye Stains from Upholstery
Tanya said, “Does anyone have a suggestion for removing dye that has transferred from clothing to my cloth upholstery? My daughter got a new pair of pants for Valentine’s Day, and the color transferred from the pants to my very nice cloth ottoman."
The term “stone-washed jeans” didn't become well-known for nothing; jeans are notorious for losing their dye. Most jeans usually only shed their dye
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Jean Stain-Removal Tips
Below you will find a variety of tips from our many wonderful site users. If you have a jean tip, please share it! If you are looking for tips, hopefully these will help!
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How to Remove Dye Transfer from a Rubber Watchband
Marisabel asked: How can I clean blue jean dye from my white, rubber watch strap? I just bought a Michael Kors white watch, but my blue jeans, with some contact, have already stained the strap. Is there a way to remove this bluish stain? I’ve tried soap and water, acetone and alcohol. It has removed it a little bit. Is there a way to whiten it completely or at least improve it?
If you’ve tried
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How to Remove Dye Transfer from Leather
Marissa asked: How do I clean a leather purse? I was wearing a dark pair of blue jeans, and I brushed up against my beige leather purse. Now I have lines of blue dye on my purse. Please help! I’m in desperate need.
Dye transfers can be tricky as they often vary in severity. If the stain is only on the surface, it should be fairly easy to remove. However, if the dye has soaked into the leather,
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How to Clean Grass Stains Off Siding
Jean said, “How to Remove grass stain from aluminium siding?”
Grass stains are primarily caused by the green chlorophyll in grass that acts like a dye. Thankfully, these organic stains can be removed if you have the right cleaner. Follow the steps below to clean the green off your siding.
Removing the Stains
You Will Need:
Enzyme digester
Isopropyl alcohol
A cloth
White
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How to Remove False Nail Glue from Dralon Suite
Jean asked: How do I remove false nail glue from the arm of a Dralon suite? Some weeks ago, I spilled the false nail glue on the arm of a suite. There are two thick globs. Can you recommend something I can use to get it off? Thank you.
When adhesive comes in contact with fabric, prompt removal is the key to successful removal. Sometimes, it just isn’t possible to get to it right away. This
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How to Clean Antique Beveled Glass
Jean asked: How do I clean antique beveled glass? I have an antique table that has beveled glass all the way around it. It looks like there is white streaks in the corners and some on the glass. Ordinary glass cleaner isn’t working. Thank you.
It’s not unusual over the years for antique glass to collect white streaks or spots, which are most commonly caused by minerals in water. Abrasive
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How to Remove Rust Stains from Fabrics
Karen asked: how to remove rust stain from cotton dress? Also how to removed rust from cargo pants. I washed jeans and the metal toggles that hold the tags from rolled up cotton pants stained the fabric. The dress was a hand-me-down so unsure of how rust got on dress. Many thanks for you help. -Karen.
Rust stains come from a variety of sources and often go unnoticed until it is too late. Here
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How to Remove Grout from a Bathtub
Jean asked: The tiles left fine traces of grout on the surface of my bath when I was tiling the wall next to the bath. How can I remove this? It has left marks in my bath which have discolored.
Grout is a strong adhesive and it can adhere to most any surface. Once it has set, it will be difficult to remove, but it can be done with some careful and persistent scraping.
You Will Need:
Razor,
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How to Remove Hot Melt Glue from Fabric
Mauricio asked: How do I clean hot melt glue from fabric? I let some hot melt glue spill on my jeans. Now, I want to know if there is a way to clean it without messing it up more?
Hot melt glue is strong stuff. Since it is applied in a liquid, melted state, it is able to wrap around the fibers before hardening to a solid bond. There are a few methods that can be implemented to remove the glue
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How to Remove Washed Paper from Laundry
Aphrodite asked: How can I remove paper from clothes? I washed my jeans and my shirts and there was probably a piece of paper somewhere. I washed them twice, but the paper wasn't removed. It's everywhere! Please help.
We've all done it. You open the washing machine to switch the laundry and see little white bits of wet paper covering your clothing. Sometimes this paper can easily be removed and
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How to Organize Your Closets
The reason why your messy closet stresses you out so much is because you can’t easily see what you’re looking for. The keyword for organizing your closet is “visibility.” You’ll save time and energy if everything is in its proper place and easy to for you to see and find.
Clothes Closets
Whether you have a huge walk-in closet that’s bigger than an NFL locker room or a reasonably-sized
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How to Clean Hair Removal Wax from Stuff
Stephanie asked: How do remove hair removal wax from jeans? I had a hair removal wax kit that accidentally got knocked over in my closet shelf. The wax in the container began spilling out and now is all over my jeans and a little bit on the floor. How can I take this out without throwing out my clothes?
Hair removal wax is similar to other types of wax and can be removed with the same simple
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How to Remove Wood Stain from Skin
Diane said, "How do I remove wood stain off my skin I've tried a lot of kinds of soap and nail polish remover and baking powder and lemon juice nothing has worked"
Products designed to stain or dye a surface can be particularly difficult to remove from skin if you accidentally get some on you. However, keep in mind that skin will naturally exfoliate and remove the stain overtime by itself, so
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How to Remove Water Stains from Suede
Adam said, “Hello I have a brown suede leather jacket. After one part was heavily soaked, there seems to be a dark, almost black stain on it. I have tried soap and water, white vinegar, and steaming. None of these have taken it out. I contacted the manufacturer and he just said the jacket needs to be dry cleaned. Can you help me out?”
Suede is a delicate material that can easily stain.
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