How To Prevent Jeans From Fading

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If you want to secure the longevity of your jeans, it’s important to wash them with dark clothing. I have a bunch of pairs of jeans that I cycle through because I love denim. Jeans will fade regardless, but if you take extra care of them, they will last longer. How To DIY & VR Gaming video on YouTube explains how to prevent jeans from fading. It’s important to use mild detergents and not washing them often. Plus, it’s better to hang and air dry your jeans instead of throwing them in the dryer. Turn your jeans inside out will prevent the detergent from being too harsh on the dye.

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I’ve noticed many people wash their jeans after one wear, but it does not require to be washed regularly as other clothing. I understand if there are stains and dirt, but use household items to spot clean to get rid of those stains. According to this video, you can go 4-6 weeks without washing your jeans. Sometimes I hand wash my jeans, but I understand it can be tedious. Also, it depends on how much care you are willing to put into your jeans.

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Use a color-preserving detergent to protect the dye from fading. Also, it’s important to wash your jeans with other dark clothing because if clothing is packed, less dye will fade out. Set the washer to its lowest spin cycle and temperature. Overall, there are many ways to prevent jeans from fading their color quickly. There are some good tips that I didn’t know before watching this video because I am guilty of throwing my jeans into the wash when I have one stain on them. However, I’ve noticed that hand washing them comes off easier and faster.

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