What mode should I use to wash jeans in an LG washing machine?

What mode should you use to wash jeans in an LG washing machine?Jeans are an item of clothing that almost everyone has in their wardrobe. They are comfortable, do not impede movement, are practical, and will never go out of fashion. Although denim is a very dense and tough material, it still requires special care. There are several recommendations for automatic washing of jeans, allowing you to maintain the shape, brightness, and quality of the product. Let's figure out how to choose a mode for washing jeans in an LG washing machine in order to wash things as carefully as possible.

Which program is best?

Before loading jeans into the machine, carefully study the tag of the item. The label always indicates whether the product can be machine washed. If yes, feel free to put your clothes in the drum, add your favorite detergent and start the program. The set of modes for LG washing machines varies depending on the specific model of equipment. However, general programs are presented on most machines. The following modes can be used to clean jeans:

  • "Quick 30." In cases where the denim is not heavily soiled;
  • "Handwash". Suitable when jeans are quite dirty;
  • "Delicate." Ideal for denim items with a medium degree of soiling.Suitable for hand wash

You can run the program without manually changing its parameters. If desired, you can activate an additional function - “Super Rinse”, this will allow you to better rinse the powder from the fabric fibers. When washing jeans, it is not recommended to set the spin speed to more than 800 rpm, as well as the water temperature to exceed 40°C.

If you notice that your favorite jeans are fading, it is better to wash them at 30°C.

Tips for automatic washing

Automatic washing machines have long become an integral device in the apartment. Today, washing is a hassle-free and pleasant task, where all the main work is done by the “home assistant”. The equipment can easily cope with washing jeans. To get your favorite pants in order, it’s not enough to just throw them in the drum and start the machine. It is necessary to remember the recommendations for cleaning denim in the washing machine.

  • Before you put your pants in the drum, make sure there is nothing in the pockets. Coins, hairpins, bills, paper, etc. are often forgotten in trousers. Foreign objects that accidentally get inside the machine can damage not only the fabric, but also the internal elements and components of the washing machine.
  • If the item has leather inserts, you need to wipe these places with glycerin. This treatment will help the leather not crack when washed.
  • Be sure to turn your pants inside out. This measure is necessary both for the safety of the jeans themselves (they will not lose their shape) and for the surface of the drum (metal inserts and fasteners will not damage it).
  • It is best to wash jeans in a special bag. If this is not the case, you can put the trousers in a pillowcase.
  • Observe the CMA manufacturer's maximum loading restrictions. Denim pants are quite heavy when wet, and this is definitely worth taking into account.turn jeans inside out
  • Don't forget about sorting. Light-colored trousers should be washed separately from dark ones. Blue and black jeans often fade. This feature can render light-colored products unusable, giving them a cloudy-dirty shade.

The recommendations are quite simple and universal.It is allowed to wash denim items with other items, but they must be fabrics of similar composition and similar colors.

What to wash with?

It is equally important to choose the right detergent for washing jeans. The best option is a liquid gel composition. Such products are better washed out of fabric fibers, cope with difficult stains, and do not leave streaks on the material. Today you can find special gels for jeans from various manufacturers on sale.

  • BiMax Jeans. Composition produced in Russia. Suitable for washing not only jeans, but also sportswear.
  • Domal Jeans. Concentrated product from a German manufacturer. Preserves the color of denim and copes well with stains.
  • Dreft Black. Ideal for automatic cleaning of black denim.Jeans washing products

Regular dry powders for colored items are also suitable for cleaning jeans. It is important that they do not contain bleaches. Such components contribute to fading of the fabric and loss of appearance of the trousers.

Remove tough stains before washing

If your favorite trousers have stubborn stains, you will have to pre-treat the contaminated areas. Pants should be soaked for 20 minutes. in warm soapy water. Then the most obvious stains must be rubbed off by hand. It is important not to do this too hard, otherwise whitish worn areas may form on the fabric.

Dish soap works great for greasy stains. A couple of drops of the same Fairy should be applied to the contaminated area and leave the jeans for 15 minutes. Then you can wash the treated area and put the pants into the washing machine.

Kerosene can easily remove oil stains or paint from jeans.You will have to moisten a cotton swab in the composition and lightly wipe the jeans. Afterwards, the item is rinsed in water and put into the machine to start the main wash.

It's very annoying when chewing gum sticks to your favorite jeans. In this case, the pants are placed in the freezer for an hour. The low temperature will ensure that the gum is easily removed from the fabric. Blood stains can be removed by soaking your pants in cold water and rubbing the stained areas by hand.

We use jeans correctly

To wear your favorite jeans for as long as possible, you need to learn how to use them correctly. It would seem, what rules could there be? There are several tips that you can follow to extend the service life and maintain the appearance of your trousers.

  • Do not wash denim in hot water; there is a high risk of shrinkage and fading. By loading size 46 jeans into the machine and selecting a temperature of 95°C, you can finally pull out a pair of size XS.
  • The spin speed of jeans should not be high. It is better to adjust the parameter to a maximum of 800 rpm, no more.
  • Denim pants should be soaked for no more than 20 minutes. Otherwise, you can achieve faster fading of the fabric and the appearance of rust on metal fittings.
  • Dry your trousers in ventilated places, keeping the sun away from the fabric. Ultraviolet radiation has a detrimental effect on color and makes jeans very rough.

Jeans do not tolerate machine drying well, so you should avoid it.

If your denim pants are faded, don’t rush to part with them. Special fabric dyes sold in hardware stores will help restore things to their former brightness.

   

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