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What to do if new jeans are dyed?

Often many people are interested in the question - what to do if jeans are dyed? Probably every fan of this thing has had this problem at least once. But not everyone knows that it is very easy to solve. To do this, you will need to carry out some manipulations, and the new thing will no longer cause disappointment.

New jeans

Why is this happening?

When you put on brand new jeans for the first time and walk in them for several hours, you feel like a beauty. But what a disappointment it is when, after taking off your street clothes, it turns out that your legs have turned blue or black (depending on the color of the jeans themselves). And my favorite light T-shirt also got dirty in the places where it came into contact with the new thing. There is nothing to feel except disappointment at such moments. The question arises: why did this happen?

Cotton jeans are usually dyed with natural dye. Fabric fibers do not always completely absorb all the pigment, which is why such confusion arises. But don’t worry – the problem can be solved! At the same time, jeans will not lose their attractiveness, because with the help of such a “specific” procedure only excess dye will be washed off.

Turning jeans inside out

Preparatory procedures

Before you start washing, you need to perform a few simple maneuvers:

  • turn the pants inside out, fasten the fly and all the buttons;
  • In a bowl of warm water, dilute table salt in the proportion of 1 tbsp. l. for 1 liter of water;
  • soak the jeans in this basin and keep them there for 30 minutes;
  • After the time has passed, take the item out and squeeze it well.

Important!

You should not keep your jeans in salt water for more than half an hour. Prolonged exposure risks tissue damage.

spoon of salt

Let's start washing!

Pour clean, slightly warm water into a basin and add powder. It is necessary to use a powder that does not contain bleach. Such data can be checked on the packaging. An alternative to powder is the most common laundry soap. It can be finely grated and diluted in water.

Advice

Many people like to wash things in hot water. But if your jeans are fading, then you don’t need to do this. For items that shed, you should use warm water.

Add salt to the soapy water (a few tablespoons will be enough). We immerse the jeans and wash them by hand. If you wish, you can use a brush, but you should only take one with soft bristles. A brush that is too hard can damage the fabric.

Jeans in the bath

Rinse Features

You will need to rinse the item in several approaches. The first stage is rinsing in the shower. To do this, the jeans are placed at the bottom of the bath and washed well. The pressure should be increased and cool water should be turned on. In this case, the pants need to be tugged and wrinkled in order to quickly wash off the excess dye from them. After rinsing on one side, turn the jeans over to the other side and repeat the procedure.

We proceed to the second stage of rinsing. This procedure will answer another, no less important, question - how to fix the paint on jeans? It is during the second rinsing stage that the paint will set. To do this, take the same basin and fill it with cool water. Regular table vinegar is added to the water. It will be enough to take half a glass. The jeans are placed in a basin and kept in it for 5 minutes, after which they are gently wrung out.

Advice

Vinegar water can be used for more than just fixing dye to jeans. The dye is fixed in this way on any fabric.

Girl hanging jeans to dry

How to dry jeans?

The main rule for drying jeans is to hang them by the waistband. When jeans are dyed and the above procedure has been carried out on them, you cannot hang them on the dryer, folded in half. It is necessary that the water drains from them evenly, but when folded, this effect cannot be achieved. Plus, the break will be difficult to smooth out.

Lapel of new jeans

How to check the result?

To check the result you will need a small piece of white cloth. We wet a small area on the jeans using three previously prepared rags. If there are no marks left on it, then the problem is solved, you can put on jeans with confidence, without fear of turning into a “blue man”. But in the case where traces remain on the fabric, the procedure for fixing the paint must be repeated.

Fading jeans are a common problem that affects even the most expensive models. Therefore, manufacturers always recommend washing the product after purchase. To prevent jeans from staining again, you just need to put in a little effort - and you can enjoy your purchase.

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  1. Sveta

    Thanks for the detailed instructions. Finally, you can safely wear jeans without worrying about your legs staining again.

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