The Best Ways to Wash Black Jeans

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How to Prevent Jeans from Fading in the Wash More
Published: 9 years, 1 month(s) ago by Max Wurzburg | permalink
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Blue and black jeans tend to fade in the washing machine. The water and soap erodes the dye and discolors them. Jeans will fade regardless, but washing them regularly speeds up the process. Use these steps to prevent your jeans from...
Tags: WikiHow, Prevent Jeans from Fading in the Wash, wiki, how to articles, how to instructions, DIY, tips, howto, learn, how do I

For further reading: http://www.wikihow.com/Prevent-Jeans-from-Fading-in-the-Wash ^[1]

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How to Care for Black Jeans: 5 Tips | Madewell on WordPress.com More
Published: 9 years, 1 month(s) ago by Rudi Heymans | permalink
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Keeping black jeans, well, black is no easy task, fading being an unfortunate (and inevitable) reality. But we knew there had to be a few things we could do to keep it to a minimum. So we consulted our denim team for their tips on maintaining that deep, just-bought-’em black. And boy, did they deliver.

For further reading: http://blog.madewell.com/2015/02/12/how-to-care-for-black-jeans-5-tips/ ^[2]

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Denim 101: How to Keep Black Jeans From Fading In the Wash - Shoppist More
Published: 9 years, 1 month(s) ago by Bryan Lyday | permalink
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Sometimes, fading is good. Take old band tees, for instance. The more worn and faded they are, the better. But not all things look best with a lived-in look. Exhibit A: Your black jeans. These look best when they’re fresh off the hanger, inky black and just soft enough. But wear and tear inevitably leads to the graying…

For further reading: http://www.phillymag.com/shoppist/2015/02/17/denim-101-how-to-keep-black-jeans-from-fading-in-the-wash/ ^[3]

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Don’t Clean Your Jeans: The Smart Way to Care for Denim More
Published: 9 years, 1 month(s) ago by Elisabeth Kolstad | permalink
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Ditch the appliances—your washer and dryer are killing your denim.
Tags: washer reviews

For further reading: http://laundry.reviewed.com/features/dont-clean-your-jeans-smart-way-to-care-for-denim ^[4]

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How To Stop Your Thirsty-Ass Jeans From Fading More
Published: 9 years, 1 month(s) ago by Mario Herrero | permalink
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Jolie Kerr is a cleaning expert and advice columnist. She'll be here periodically to answer your filthiest questions.
Tags: SQUALOR, ASK A CLEAN PERSON, JEANS, DENIM CARE, DYE SETTING, The Concourse

For further reading: http://theconcourse.deadspin.com/how-to-stop-your-thirsty-ass-jeans-from-fading-1638760384 ^[5]

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The Ultimate Guide to How to Wash Your Jeans More
Published: 9 years, 1 month(s) ago by Vicky Damato | permalink
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How can you wash your jeans to keep them looking new, prevent bleeding and shrinking, and make them last longer? We answer these question and more in our ultimate guide to how to launder denim.

For further reading: http://jeans.about.com/od/Jeans101/tp/The-Ultimate-Guide-To-How-To-Wash-Your-Jeans.htm ^[6]

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How to Wash Jeans | Washing Jeans - Persil More
Published: 9 years, 1 month(s) ago by Massimo Chiocca | permalink
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Wondering how to wash your favourite pair of jeans? How often can you wash jeans? Find out the answers to these questions about washing jeans here!

For further reading: https://www.persil.co.uk/laundry-tips/wash-jeans/ ^[7]

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5 Big Mistakes You're Making Washing Your Jeans More
Published: 9 years, 1 month(s) ago by madhatter 340 | permalink
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Keep your favorite pair looking better, longer.
Tags: washing machines,laundry tips,how to clean

For further reading: http://www.goodhousekeeping.com/home/cleaning/tips/a24878/mistakes-washing-jeans/ ^[8]

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References & Citations

1. http://www.wikihow.com/Prevent-Jeans-from-Fading-in-the-Wash

2. http://blog.madewell.com/2015/02/12/how-to-care-for-black-jeans-5-tips/

3. http://www.phillymag.com/shoppist/2015/02/17/denim-101-how-to-keep-black-jeans-from-fading-in-the-wash/

4. http://laundry.reviewed.com/features/dont-clean-your-jeans-smart-way-to-care-for-denim

5. http://theconcourse.deadspin.com/how-to-stop-your-thirsty-ass-jeans-from-fading-1638760384

6. http://jeans.about.com/od/Jeans101/tp/The-Ultimate-Guide-To-How-To-Wash-Your-Jeans.htm

7. https://www.persil.co.uk/laundry-tips/wash-jeans/

8. http://www.goodhousekeeping.com/home/cleaning/tips/a24878/mistakes-washing-jeans/