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 julygoddess |
OTish: Keeping jeans dark. What are your tips? |
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Posts: 746 06/29/09 10:41:27 |
I posted this on the old board, but lost the info of course!
I haven't washed them yet because I remember adding something to the wash as one of the tips. Thanks!
~July~
*26 years old, Blonde Hair, Green Eyes & Fair Skin* |
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EricaV123 |
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Posts: 249 06/29/09 10:46:46 |
I heard handwashing, not putting them in the dryer, and washing them inside out are all supposed to help.
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Stumblina1000 |
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Posts: 220 06/29/09 10:54:09 |
Cold water, inside out, airdrying, and is it vinegar that gets added to the wash?
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Emeraldcity2 |
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Posts: 507 06/29/09 10:54:53 |
I wash new jeans with a cup of white vinegar to help set the color and I don't put my jeans in the dryer. My black jeans are still VERY black ......
Oh.....and I wash them on a delicate cycle.
"Are you jumping, or am I under
medicated?" Don't let your mind wander. It's too small to be out by itself. My bra is more of a cross-your-waist. Well are you just the most adorable black hole of need. |
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vampygirl13 |
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Posts: 797 06/29/09 11:07:02 |
oh white vinegar, I will have to try this.
I wash them inside out in cold and hang to dry.
vampygirl 13
Melissa: hair that constantly changes color (light blonde at the moment), blue-gray eyes, PPP with acne-prone skin. Addicted to MAC and Aromaleigh, and I love e-tailers! |
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Justine1900 |
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Posts: 257 06/29/09 14:23:58 |
Doesn't salt work as well to set the dye?
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greeensleeeves.beautybuzz |
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Posts: 212 06/29/09 14:35:56 |
I wash my dark jeans inside-out, gentle cycle, with cold water. I put them in the dryer for only a minute or two and then hang to dry.
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Dee NJ Panel |
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Posts: 734 06/29/09 15:05:06 |
I wash mine inside out in cold water, I also use Cheer "Dark" to keep darks from fading. I also hang my jeans and never put them in the dryer.
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Emeraldcity2 |
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Posts: 507 06/29/09 15:30:57 |
Justine1900 wrote:Salt bleaches. At least it did for me. I tried salt one time many years ago and ended up with a pair of stone washed jeans! LOL LOL They looked all right but it wasn't the look I was going for. I stick to white vinegar always now for my jeans and any red clothing.
"Are you jumping, or am I under
medicated?" Don't let your mind wander. It's too small to be out by itself. My bra is more of a cross-your-waist. Well are you just the most adorable black hole of need. |
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The BrowneyedGirl |
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Posts: 493 06/29/09 17:40:06 |
Stop using fabric softener on the jeans. Actually, I just stopped altogether and throw vinegar into the fabric softener cup in my washer.
I have a pair of COH Dita (petite bootcut) that are still as dark indigo blue (after weekly washings) as when I bought them in March. |
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Justine1900 |
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Posts: 257 06/29/09 22:47:51 |
Wow, thanks. But why do you add salt to Dylon dye?
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Celyn 66 |
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Posts: 223 06/30/09 03:19:27 |
No idea about the salt, except that it initially "fixes" the dye into the cloth. I would imagine that adding it to future washes would bleach the
fabric, though.
We have "dark" detergents over here. I wash mine inside out on a cool wash then hang from the hems to dry. I hate ironing and hanging from the bottoms like this seems to help pull most of the creases out. Conditioner is a no-no? Why? Jo |
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julygoddess |
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Posts: 746 06/30/09 08:15:21 |
Thanks everyone!
I did try salt with my last new pair of jeans and it didn't seem to prevent fading. I'm gonna try the vinegar. I don't use liquid fabric softner, just dryer sheets. Could that be a problem? BEG, you use vinegar every time you wash your jeans?
~July~
*26 years old, Blonde Hair, Green Eyes & Fair Skin* |
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MaxHavoc |
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Posts: 96 07/02/09 06:21:46 |
I heard that if you dry clean them for the first washing it helps set the dye. I've tried this and it does seem to work.
 On additional washings I wash
inside out in cold water and use less soap than I would for say dingy whites. I do machine dry them but only long enough that they are still slightly damp.
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Justine1900 |
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Posts: 257 07/02/09 11:07:34 |
I just bought a new pair, after not wearing any for a long time. I will use vinegar. But good sense tells me to wash them very seldom, and wash them in as
short a time as possible, with no soaking. The longer they are in water, the more the dye can run.
Why can't they just be made dye-fast? |
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The BrowneyedGirl |
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Posts: 493 07/02/09 17:34:35 |
julygoddess wrote:I use vinegar as a detergent additive (frequently) and as a softener (every time). I read that it makes a great odor neutralizer and softener. |
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OneShinyface |
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Posts: 82 07/02/09 20:57:09 |
I use vinegar and Cheer dark. Keeps my TRs looking brand new. I also use it for my blacks as well.
OneShinyface ~ Caramel skin with dark brown hair/auburn highlights ~ slightly combination skin ~ Hello Kitty fan ~ new dog mom to Diva ~ one foot in Texas; the
still other in Michigan
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julygoddess |
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Posts: 746 07/02/09 22:10:40 |
Alright ladies, I have a ton of apple cider vinegar here...is that a bad idea? White only?
I haven't seen any of the "dark" detergents in HE unfortunately and I have an HE washer. Anyone seen some? Thanks for all the help! You KNOW how important it is to keep jeans that fit well in good condition!
~July~
*26 years old, Blonde Hair, Green Eyes & Fair Skin* |
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