Make Sure Ripped Jeans Don't Get Damaged in the Wash
Have you ever bought some ripped jeans that you thought were just fabulous? Many of these materials are prone to falling apart in the washing machine if they are not handled carefully. This is a simple method explaining how to keep those jeans in tact.
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Steps
- Realize that your jeans will get a little 'damaged' at first. Depending on when you bought your jeans, eventually they will show signs of wear and tear. However, if you value them and take very good care of them, they will look as if you bought them that way.
- Keep them away from stains. Take care not to spill any food or drinks on them, and stay away from harsh laundry chemicals if you can help it. Unfortunately, mistakes do happen. If something does happen to spill on them, take time to spot treat the stained area 'before' you wash them in the washing machine.
- Do not wear them too often. Jeans that you love are like candy -- you want to savor them for as long as you can, right? Wearing them too often makes the signs of aging advance more quickly, and they're likely to become damaged in the wash. As well, you would feel silly wearing the same jeans several times times per week.
- Turn them inside out before washing. To retain the color and protect trims and distressed areas, turn them inside out before putting them in the wash. That way, they get clean and yet they are protected from fading.
- Treat them like you would a child. This sounds funny, but if you're careless with your jeans, they're more likely to get hurt. That doesn't mean don't enjoy them. If they make you feel more attractive, then show them off. Just know the more sensitive and careful you are with them, the longer they will last.
- Take precautions before wearing the jeans. Fold them away neatly and store them in a safe place. Keep them protected from siblings, pets, dirt, chemicals, ink pens, the weather or any other potentially harmful things. When we or others buy nice things we should want to protect them! Also, make sure you fold them neatly or hang them up on pants hangars to keep them neat and organized.
- Make necessary preparations the night before you wear them. Make sure you do everything you need to do to make them ready to wear the next day. Fold the cuffs, iron them, and make sure all buttons and zippers are working properly.
- Read the labels. All jeans come with a care label. Make sure you read the label so you can know what to do when it comes to washing. If you don't understand the instructions, ask a friend or parent. Make sure you watch out on the bleach or anything that would fade them. Before washing, separate your jeans from other light colored clothes to prevent them from fading onto another item of lighter color. They should have their own laundry washing category.
Tips
- Buy an extra pair in the next larger size, and save extra money if they are on sale. You will grow into them, thus you will have a new pair!
- Buy extra pairs of your favorite jeans, if possible. Those jeans are sure to shrink as you grow and will wear out over time.
Warnings
- Wash inside out and separate from other clothing that they could fade onto.
- Avoid frequent washing and wearing to make them last longer.
- Read the labels to prevent shrinking and fading when washing.
