The widespread assumption that you don't need to pay attention to anything special when washing, drying and caring for denim jeans is wrong. Even though most jeans, at least traditional jeans, are made of 100% cotton, denim behaves differently in many ways to a pure cotton T-shirt. To ensure that your jeans last a long time, WELENY clarifies the most important questions regarding jeans care and gives you helpful tips on washing, drying and stain removal.
1. Few Washes: Limit jeans washing to every 10 washes. This protects the colour and fit. If the jeans are not really dirty or have no stains, do not wash them, but air them out as well as possible, e.g. on a clothes rail.
2. Gentle Washing: If you clean your jeans in the washing machine, select a washing programme with a low spin speed and temperature. This not only protects the fabric and maintains the fit of the jeans, but also prevents fading.
3. Air Dry: Direct heat, including in the tumble dryer, can cause the denim to shrink and damage the fabric. Whether in the living room or in the garden in a shady spot - air drying is a gentle, environmentally friendly way to dry jeans after washing.
How Do You Wash Jeans For The First Time?
For the first two washes of a new pair of jeans, you should avoid washing them together with other items of clothing. Why? Even if jeans are pre-washed, there may still be residual colour in the denim fabric when you start wearing them. This harbours the risk that other items of clothing could turn a bluish colour. Hence the rule: always wash jeans separately at the beginning.
How To Wash Jeans Properly?
Whether for the first few washes or afterwards - there are a few rules you should follow when washing jeans in order to keep the garment in your wardrobe for a long time.
1. Use a low wash temperature: To prevent fading and shrinkage, always wash your jeans in cold water, for example at a maximum of 30 degrees or on a cold wash cycle. This is not only good for your jeans, but the environment will thank you too. If you are unsure, you can always check the care label.
2. Prevention is better than cure: Pre-treat stains with certain stain removers or curd soap before washing.
3. Turn jeans inside out for washing: This not only protects the colour, but also minimises the abrasion of the jeans. This will keep them in their ‘first’ condition for a long time. Important: make sure you have emptied all pockets beforehand!
4. Close the zip (if available): This will help you keep the shape and your jeans won't be damaged in the washing machine.
5. Use a laundry bag: this little helper protects the fabric of the jeans and ensures a gentle washing process.
How Do You Remove A Grease Stain From Jeans?
No matter what type or form - stains on clothing are always annoying. To effectively and quickly remove oil or grease stains from jeans, we have some helpful step-by-step instructions for you:
1. Blot the stain: use a clean cloth or paper towel to blot away as much oil or grease as possible. Avoid rubbing the cloth on the denim fabric before treating with stain remover, as this can spread the stain further.
2. Apply washing-up liquid: Apply a small amount of liquid washing-up liquid directly to the stain. The advantage of washing-up liquid over soap: washing-up liquid is designed to penetrate grease and can therefore easily remove oil stains from denim.
3. Rub in gently: Gently rub the washing-up liquid solution into the stain using your fingers or a soft-bristled brush. Work the solution slowly into the fabric to dissolve the grease.
4. Leave to work: Leave the detergent solution on the stain for a few minutes to allow it to penetrate the fabric and dissolve the grease.
5. Wash as usual: After allowing the detergent solution to work, wash the jeans according to the care instructions above. Use cold water and a mild detergent and wash the jeans inside out to protect the colour.
6. Check before drying: Before drying the jeans, check whether the stain has been completely removed. If there is still residue, repeat the stain removal process before drying.
