Four Myths About Washing Your Jeans

When it comes to washing denim, everybody has laundry superstitions. Good thing Downy^® is here to reveal the truth about washing your jeans. Here are five denim-related myths you should stop believing.

Myth 1: “I only need to use detergent”

Use Downy Fabric Conditioner to help protect your jeans

Busted!: Just like shampoo cleans your hair, detergent gets your clothes clean. Downy Fabric Conditioner protects fibers from stretching, fading, and fuzz. It’s like conditioner for your clothes.

Myth 2: “Denim is a tough enough fabric to withstand the tugs and pulls of any wash”

Keep buttons and zips in place to protect jeans during laundry process

Busted!: No matter how resilient denim seems, you still need to take precautions. Button buttons, zip up zippers, and flip your jeans inside out to prolong their life. Taking a second to prep your denim will help prevent it from getting damaged in the wash.

Myth 3: “I should wash my jeans in warm or hot washer cycles”

Wash jeans on the cold cycle to help protect fibers.

Busted!: As a general rule, use cold water and a laundry detergent that will respect the denim’s color and wash. It’s fine to wash denim in the washing machine on a gentle cycle with other deep-colored clothing, preferably turned inside out.

Myth 4: “My jeans love being toasty, so I tumble them on a high dryer setting”

Machine dry on low or line dry your jeans.

Busted!: Dry on the lowest dryer setting or line dry your jeans to help prevent shrinking and stretching. Such precautions will keep your denim fresh and timeless, just like your style.