Easy Ways to Prolong the Life of Your Jeans

Easy Ways to Prolong the Life of Your Jeans

Searching for ways to make your denim jeans last longer? If you are reading this, I’m assuming the answer is yes. A typical pair of high-quality denim jeans should last between 2-3 years, more so if you take care of them. But failure to properly care for your jeans will greatly shorten their life expectancy.

Choose Quality Over Quantity

Sure, the allure of scoring a pair of jeans for $9 bucks may sound enticing, but this is one instance in which the mantra “you get what you pay for” holds true. Cheap jeans are often made with cheap fabrics and poor craftsmanship, increasing the risk of damage and wear. If you’re looking for jeans that will last, choose quality over quantity. A pair of high-quality jeans may cost more, but they will last longer as well, making them worth the investment.

Wash Your Jeans Inside Out

When washing your denim jeans, try to get into the habit of pulling them inside out first. Doing so will protect the exterior of your jeans — the part that’s most visible — from fading, as well as wear and tear from the washing machine. It only takes a couple seconds to flip your jeans inside out, but it can make a world of difference in preserving their appearance.

Spot Clean Minor Stains

Clean minor stains by “spot cleaning” them with water and detergent. Rather than washing your jeans in the washing machine, which will further wear down the fabric, simply clean the stained area with warm water and detergent. The secret to spot cleaning jeans (or most garments for that matter) is to blot the stained area rather than scrub it. Your goal should be to remove the stain by blotting it out, so continue doing this until the area comes clean.

Line-Dry

Another helpful tip to prolong the life of your jeans is to line-dry them after washing. While spot cleaning is the preferred method for removing stains from jeans, there will still be times when you’ll need to clean them in the washing machine. Instead of drying them in the clothes dryer, though, you should hang them on a line to dry. Clothes dryers can wreck havoc on the denim fabric, shortening the lifespan of your jeans. Line-drying, on the other hand, is a more gentle approach that’s not going to damage your jeans or shorten their lifespan.

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