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Good to know: once the wash cycle is complete, hang your jeans outside, in the shade and upside down. To avoid marks, hang them by placing clothespins on the waistband.
How to wash very dirty jeans without damaging them?
To remove stubborn oil stains
If you notice stubborn oil stains on your jeans, baby powder may be the solution: pour a little on the area to be treated and let it soak in for a few hours, before starting a machine wash. Another effective option? Dishwashing detergent. You don’t need too much, just three drops to remove grease stains. Rub gently with a clean, light-colored cloth.
NOTE: It’s essential to treat grease stains as soon as possible, because the more days pass, the more they will penetrate the denim fibers and the more laborious cleaning will be afterwards. However, if you start early enough, it will be much easier if you use the right products.
Carefully remove a blood stain.
Many people worry about ruining their jeans when removing blood stains. This actually requires certain precautions: already, you should place the jeans on a surface such as the bathtub or place it on a nylon cloth on the table. Get a clean, especially transparent cloth to prevent the jeans from fading. The ideal remedy to apply is salt-based, an unexpected cleaner that dissipates blood stains and fixes the colors of clothes.
The procedure is simple: mix a teaspoon of salt with cold water in a cup. Even sparkling water can have the same effect. Dampen a rag or an old toothbrush (if the stain is small) and pat the stained area without forcing it too much. If you notice that the stain persists, in this case rub a little more vigorously and turn the jeans over to do the same on the inside. Then soak it in warm water and throw it in the washing machine for a deeper clean.
How to properly dry your jeans in the dryer?
If you want your jeans to dry faster, there is a little trick you can do. After washing in the machine, opt for a fast spin cycle. By programming a high spin program, most of the excess water will be expelled. Once the cycle is finished, when you take out the pants
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