I’m a laundry expert – my four-step method will help your jeans last years longer

JEANS are a staple in almost all our wardrobe’s but washing them can be a difficult task. From skinny to flared, ripped to mom, learn how best to wash your jeans with these easy tips. The laundry experts at Good Housekeeping have several handy hacks to ensure your jeans have a long and healthy life. […]

JEANS are a staple in almost all our wardrobe’s but washing them can be a difficult task.

From skinny to flared, ripped to mom, learn how best to wash your jeans with these easy tips.

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Good Housekeeping has several tips on how to prolong the life of your jeans through careful washing and drying[/caption]

The laundry experts at Good Housekeeping have several handy hacks to ensure your jeans have a long and healthy life.

TIMING

Timing is key when it comes to the never-ending denim washing cycle.

Good Housekeeping recommends washing your jeans after every 3-4 wears to avoid fading.

You should also spot clean stains to avoid over-washing.

SEPARATE

Always separate your light and dark denim and, regardless of color, always wash them inside out.

Good Housekeeping recommends using detergents designed to preserve color such as Woolite Darks Liquids Laundry Detergent or Tide Studio Darks and Colors.

You should always resist the urge to overpack your washing machine.

CLIP YOUR RIPS

If you’re a fan of ripped jeans then you know the struggle of machine washing and praying your jeans don’t become too frayed.

Experts recommend using Sock Clips to hold the openings together and prevent further ripping.

If your jeans are very frayed, Good Housekeeping suggests avoiding the washing machine and hand-washing with care.

COLD WATER

You should wash your jeans in cold water and use a short, delicate cycle.

This prevents both shrinking and bleeding of colors.

White denim can be washed in warm water.

Only use hot water when actively trying to shrink your jeans.

When it comes to drying, you should always tumble dry your jeans on a delicate cycle with a low heat setting.

Throwing in some dryer balls might also be a good idea.

Always take your jeans out of the machine when they are still slightly damp.

Good Housekeeping says this will help them keep their shape and you won’t have that post-wash battle of trying to squeeze into them.

Hang your jeans and let them air-dry.