Believe it or not, there actually is a right way to clean your jeans, so if you’d like to maintain their color and quality, you gotta know how it’s done. We know, tossing them into the washer and dryer is just so easy, but doing so really isn’t ideal since hot water and dry heat causes denim to shrink and fade. So instead of taking the easy way out, follow the pointers we drummed up from About Style and Reviewed.com—your jeans will be in a way happier place, and so will you.
Wash jeans occasionally—not every time you wear them. If you can’t see the actual dirt, they’re probably not really that dirty.
Avoid the washing machine as much as possible. If you really have to use it, turn your jeans inside out and only wash them on the most delicate setting.