How to wash jeans in a washing machine to make them shrink?

The jeans that were made in the past were almost impossible to wash so that they would shrink. Manufacturers now mix fabrics (particularly with Lycra), which makes them more susceptible to shrinkage. There are many options available to gently wash your jeans to make them smaller. Let's look at the most popular methods.

Adjusting the heat in the machine

During normal washing in a washing machine, a mode with a temperature of 30-40 degrees is used. You won't be able to shrink your jeans using this program. The fact is that warm water allows things to retain their original appearance. If you need to plant fabric, you need to increase the temperature to 60 degrees. If it was not possible to reduce it to the desired size, repeat the procedure at 90 degrees or even more.

Of course, experimenting with temperatures and modes will take some time. But in the end you will get the desired result without the need for boiling. After all, washing in a washing machine is much more convenient and safer for the fabric.

Let's heat the water up

An aggressive method that was used back in Soviet times. It cannot be called delicate, because as a result the structure of the fabric can be seriously damaged. Of course, you can make your jeans smaller, but they may lose color and become deformed. Even the darkest and most durable dyes sometimes fail to withstand such tests.

How to wash jeans at the highest temperature?

1. Pour water into a large enamel container.
2. Add planed laundry soap to it.
3. Then boil the jeans in the resulting solution over low heat for a maximum of 30 minutes.
4. Stir the clothes using wooden tongs, which are also useful for removing them.

Attention! The ratio of soap and water should be as follows: 50 grams per 10 liters.

You will notice the effect immediately. After this procedure, the denim will decrease by at least one size. However, it is worth remembering that washing in a washing machine, even at the highest temperature, is much more gentle.

Original sizing

There is another popular way to reduce jeans to the size you need. You need to put them on yourself and sit in a bath of hot water! Of course, this option seems frivolous, but according to reviews from housewives, it gives a wonderful effect. After this procedure, the jeans will fit perfectly.

How to do it correctly? Fill the bathroom with hot water, put on your pants and sit right in them. You need to wait 20 minutes for the result, then dry the denim. Moreover, drying should take place directly on the owner of the jeans in the sun or near a radiator. So, for the sake of a perfect fit, you will have to endure inconvenience.

The downside is that after a new wash, the denim will most likely increase in size again. Besides, drying jeans directly on yourself is a dubious pleasure. Whether the result is worth it or not is up to you to decide.

“Sit down” stretched knees

What can you do with jeans so that they only shrink in a certain area? For example, you need to remove elongated knees. In this case, use fabric softener. You need to make a concentrated aqueous solution in a 3:1 ratio. Pour it into a spray bottle and spray it onto the desired areas, then iron them through the fabric with an iron at the usual temperature.

Attention! If you use washing powder instead of softener, white marks will remain on the material.

Remember that this option for shrinking jeans also only has a temporary effect. After wearing it, your knees will stretch out again. The procedure will have to be repeated periodically.

Shrinkage without washing

To effectively reduce your jeans size, you don't have to resort to washing them in the washing machine. If time is short, you can use alternative methods. For example, ironing and subsequent drying under certain conditions will help. There are different ways to achieve shrinkage.

• Set the iron to maximum steam. Turn the pants inside out and iron them using intense steam for at least 20 minutes.
• Spray a hot solution of fabric softener with water (3:1 ratio) and then iron the fabric until it is completely dry.
• After washing your jeans as usual, place them to dry in the hottest setting possible. For example, place it on a heating device or in special equipment.

The greatest effect can be achieved by using different methods simultaneously. Wash your denim trousers at maximum temperature, and then dry them thoroughly on the radiator. The result may even exceed expectations; the item shrinks 1-2 sizes.

Of course, with prolonged wear, jeans can return to their previous condition. That is why it is important to use only gentle shrinkage methods that avoid damaging the fabric. But the best option would still be to choose the right clothes when purchasing. Always keep in mind when trying on that elastic jeans will definitely stretch.

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