Laundry: 5 Tips to Clean JeansUse this search feature to quickly find the information you’re looking for. Laundry: 5 Tips to Clean Jeans. The first generation of the 21st century has claimed the 1960s staple outerwear, denim jeans and jackets, as their own. Here's how to keep your - and the kids' - denim garments from looking like they're relics from your grandmother's flower power days. 
The dye transfers readily to its fellow bathers. 2 Wash inside out. Choose warm or cool water to prevent fading (unless you want fading, of course.) Keep denim away from detergents with bleach for the same reason. 3 Avoid frequent tumble-drying and dry-cleaning. Heat may damage fibers, and dry-cleaning may cause discoloration. When necessary, tumble dry while dryer drum is cool and use delicate settings. 4 Don't try to spot-clean denim. Instead, wash the whole item of clothing so you don't create a faded area where yours spot or spill was. 5 Iron jeans while they are still damp. If, of course, the latest style guru endorses wrinkle-free jeans. 10 Steps to Cleaner Clothes
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