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Best Detergent for Washing Jeans

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  • Use a dark-colored detergent, such as Liquid Cheer, to maintain color.
  • Consider unscented options like Dirty Labs or use vinegar to avoid strong scents.
  • For stubborn stains, consider laundry stripping with baking soda and vinegar.

Maintaining Color and Fit

To preserve the color and fit of jeans, it is recommended to turn them inside out before washing, use cold water, and opt for a dark-colored detergent [1:1]. Liquid Cheer is suggested for maintaining color while providing effective cleaning [2:1].

Detergents for Stain Removal

For tough stains, Tide Hygienic Clean and Tide Plus Ultra Oxi Powder are highly recommended. These detergents are known for their effectiveness in removing odors and stains without compromising the fabric's integrity [2:2], [2:6]. However, be cautious as some detergents like Persil may leave marks on certain fabrics if not used correctly [3:1].

Unscented and Sensitive Options

If you have sensitivity to scents, using unscented detergents like Dirty Labs or adding vinegar during the wash can help eliminate strong odors [4:2]. Laundry stripping, which involves soaking clothes in a mixture of water, baking soda, and vinegar, is another method to remove persistent scents from fabrics [4:4], [4:6].

Popular Detergent Brands

Tide consistently appears as a popular choice for its cleaning power and versatility [5:1]. Other notable mentions include Arm & Hammer, Foca, and Zote, which are praised for their effectiveness in different contexts [5:2], [5:4], [5:5].

Additional Tips

For those looking to avoid traditional detergents, using natural alternatives like soap bars (e.g., Zote) or incorporating sunlight as a natural deodorizer can be beneficial [4:7]. Always ensure that any new detergent or method is tested on a small area first to prevent unwanted damage or discoloration.

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How to wash ben davis carpenter jeans?

Posted by CommunicationLost722 · in r/bendavis · 3 months ago
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I just got the carpenter jeans and have been wearing them for a little but its gonna be my first time washing them how do i wash them? I just wanna make sure they don’t lose there fit and color.

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Time_Ad_3911 · 1 month ago

How do your Ben Davis carpenter pants fit? Are they true to size? Do you have to size up? I wear size 36 in Levi’s but when I wear my original Ben’s I have to size up to 38. Wondering if it’s the same for carpenter pants

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Insane187 · 3 months ago

Put in washing machine add tide pod close lid turn on and boom- you did it

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Eli4108 · 3 months ago

Your best bet is to go to a dry cleaners but if that’s not possible then turn them inside out, cold wash(not tap cold), use a dark colored detergent, and air dry them. You really shouldn’t wash them so next time I would starch them to protect against dirt and grime.

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Want to try new Detergent.

Posted by booozle93 · in r/laundry · 6 months ago

I have a top loader, wash in cold and don’t separate colors. I wash bulkier items (jackets, sheets, towels) by themselves.

I’ve been using the Tide + Downy but want to move away from fabric softeners.

I’m looking at the Tide Plus Ultra Oxi powder at Costco. The Oxi doesn’t lighten up darks right?

Any suggestions are helpful. 🫡

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findsbybobby · 6 months ago

I LOVE Tide Hygienic Clean. This is the first detergent to get rid of the BO smell in the pit area of my undershirts. Ever since I switched to Native deodorant I sweat more and needed something to clean up that area better.

As a side note... I don't separate my clothing either. I don't see the point. 95% of my clothing comes from the thrift store because I am weird and against buying new when there is so much clothing waste. So, everything I buy has already been washed and dried more then likely. I don't wear wool, silk, or linen which usually needs "special detergents".

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booozle93 · OP · 6 months ago

I have 3 wool shirts that I use a separate detergent for, other than that, I wear Old Navy shirts and Old Navy jeans. I have 4 pairs of Darn Tough Socks that have lifetime warranties so I don’t really have special clothes

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booozle93 · OP · 6 months ago

But since Tide + Downy doesn’t actually contain fabric softener, I may keep using it. Apparently it’s just Tide with the downy scent beads

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OkTranslator7247 · 6 months ago

I love the unscented Dirty Labs detergent. It’s just not safe for silk items because of the high enzyme content. Or probably wool, but I don’t have many/any wool items.

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Aint2Proud2Meg · 6 months ago

Just my 2 cents, but I’ve found a simple and cheap routine and I’m very happy with it.

I have a family of 6, mostly bigger kids, but 1 toddler, and I get pretty dirty throughout most of the year gardening.

I have a big bucket of Foca and I use a coffee scoop (2T) per load in my front load washer and that’s all I need. It smells clean without being too fragranced, and clothes stay in great condition whether I tumble or line dry.

For whites I do also use bleach, I used to use oxi clean (it’s a great product , I just found I don’t really need it in addition to detergent and bleach.)

For very stinky gym clothes or anything that sat and got musty I add a splash of lavender odo- ban to my softener compartment. A gallon is about $13 and it’s very concentrated. It lasts me for at least a year.

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LaundryMitch · 6 months ago

Tide + Downy actually doesn’t contain any fabric softener. It includes an ingredient that helps fabric fibers feel more relaxed, but it’s not a traditional fabric softener, which contains cationic ingredients or vegetable oils.

For what it’s worth, I think Tide + Oxi Powder and regular Tide Powder are great detergents, but I’m more concerned about your laundering habits. I have to ask—why don’t you separate your clothes?

We live our lives in our clothes and spend a significant amount of money on them. The average load of laundry contains over $300 worth of garments (a figure from 2013, before inflation). Wouldn’t you rather sort your clothes and keep them looking their best with a proper routine? Wouldn’t you rather keep your whites truly white?

I’m not going to push this too hard, but I just want you to think about it. Regular Tide Powder would probably work better for you and your situation. You won’t see great stain removal with any detergent unless you turn up the wash to warm—or unless it’s the middle of summer when incoming water temperatures are naturally warmer.

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booozle93 · OP · 6 months ago

The only whites I have are compression tank tops. Everything else is darks. My compression shirts go under my normal clothes.

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LaundryMitch · 6 months ago

In your case, I’d recommend using Liquid Cheer detergent for most of your clothes. Your compression tank tops should be washed in at least warm water—or preferably hot—with Tide with Bleach Alternative (powder) or Tide Ultra Oxi Powder.

Also, be sure to separate towels from your clothes, as they can cause excessive lint to redeposit on everything.

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booozle93 · OP · 6 months ago

I want to say I have maybe 3 completely white shirts that don’t really get worn too much lol

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ShelterElectrical840 · 6 months ago

I love Persail, but it also has a high enzyme content.

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Detergent stains

Posted by DC2258 · in r/laundry · 7 months ago

Help! I pretreated grease stains on these jeans (and two other garments) with my regular Persil detergent. Well I had no issue with the other two items, but I have these terrible detergent stains now on these jeans. I’ve tried everything. Cornstarch, baking soda, vinegar, OxiClean. I’m at a loss on what to do.

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[deleted] · 7 months ago

Could it be that the detergent lightened the color of the fabric? That would be permanent sadly! :(

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How can I get the very strong scent of a namebrand detergent out of some clothing?

Posted by floofienewfie · in r/CleaningTips · 6 months ago

A neighbor gave me some very nice jeans. I use unscented laundry detergent because I am allergic to strong odors. I have tried washing the jeans a few times and the scent from her laundry detergent is still very strong. Any suggestions? Thank you.

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sakura_aura_ · 6 months ago

I wash my clothes with unscented soap and vinegar! Keeps all scents and odors away

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Heavy_Permission5704 · 6 months ago

Take them to dry cleaners, just 1 time

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OkTranslator7247 · 6 months ago

Laundry strip with just water and vinegar.

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NerdyFrakkinToaster · 6 months ago

laundry stripping post

To add to that, I saw ^ this post last night so figured I'd link it in case OP wants to comb through the comments.

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floofienewfie · OP · 6 months ago

Thanks for the link.

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pineapplepokesback · 6 months ago

Ok, I'm allergic, too. So severe, if I couldn't wash it out of a fabric, I threw it away. Which means I only kept natural fibers, because you're never getting that scent out of acrylic without using something worse. If it is going to come out, you'll need to soak it in the sink (don't contaminate your washer). Alternate a soak with baking soda, washing soda, and a liquid soap you tolerate, with a rinse and then a soak in water with vinegar. Repeat. If it's a thick fabric, like denim, it may take several times. Worth it? Only you can say.

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floofienewfie · OP · 6 months ago

Thanks. I think the jeans are 100% cotton but I will check.

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Sledgehammer925 · 6 months ago

I would get them wet and turn them inside out and hang them in the sun. The sun is the best deodorant ever.

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¿EL MEJOR DETERGENTE DE ROPA?

Posted by Newbie925 · in r/ayudamexico · 5 months ago

Según su experiencia, ¿Cuál es el mejor detergente líquido y en polvo para ropa? Que no perdona ningún tipo de mancha o suciedad. Agradezco toda respuesta.

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Cirko69 · 5 months ago

Arm and hammer

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OkTransportation7286 · 5 months ago

El mejorrrr

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Eve_Hammondd_ · 5 months ago

Más color ropa negra y más color normal. En cuanto a polvo no lo recomiendo pero de los mejores es el roma o blanca nieves

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R4monGV · 5 months ago

Foca liquido, no necesita Suavitel y queda muy bien 👍

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Willing-Material-594 · 5 months ago

Jabón zote, en barras😏 o líquido.

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perry_elfumador · 5 months ago

La vieja confiable

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PuddingExtra2781 · 5 months ago

Tide

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Bike grease stain on pants

Posted by Patthiasson_97 · in r/CleaningTips · 4 months ago
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Pants have been washed with regular detergent but nothing more - what is the best option? No tag on them either, so I can’t tell the material for sure.

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DullInterest · 4 months ago

Dish soap or WD40 or both!

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What is the best detergent to keep clothes soft and comfortable?

Posted by GoblinsProblem · in r/laundry · 4 months ago

Keeping the colors would also be a plus but comfort is my main concern.

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mdc2427 · 4 months ago

I use Ariel with downy 

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svapplause · 4 months ago

Using too much detergent can cause laundry to feel grimy or crispy. Most loads in HE washers need less than 2T.

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GoblinsProblem · OP · 4 months ago

Interesting. This was probably the real answer I was looking for. I will try using less. Thankyou

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Same_as_it_ever · 4 months ago

And some citric acid if you have hard water. Can remove some calcium buildup on clothes that can feel rough. 

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RegretPowerful3 · 4 months ago

It’s really the amount of detergent over the type. You don’t need much. If you have allergies or sensitive skin, use a free & clear.

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NoM4nsL4nd · 4 months ago

Honestly don’t wash my clothes after every wear but when I do I use an unscented, color free one, idc what brand and I only use like a tablespoon for a full load. I have incredibly sensitive skin and the tiniest irritation can cause a huge eczema flare up

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Altruistic_Spell_938 · 4 months ago

Persil ProClean

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Liquid detergent recommendations! What's your favorite?

Posted by fntastk · in r/laundry · 1 year ago

Edit: I am in the USA but open to anything I can order here :)

I'm ready to try something new again! Basically I just want something that has good cleaning power and bonus points for stain removal. I am quite messy lol. I use a scoop of oxiclean powder with almost every load and of course spot treat. I have arm and hammer oxi pods I use occasionally and I just finished a bottle of Gain spring meadow (or something similar).

But! I cannot stand strong scents, however I like something and not just no scent.

I haven't tried Tide in a while... any one of their products recommended in particular? There are so many. I remember disliking the original scent. Same with Persil, which is a bummer because we always have it stocked at my house.

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KelzTheRedPanda · 1 year ago

Consumer Reports says Tide Stain Release Plus is the best laundry detergent out right now. They do make a free and clear version if you have sensitive skin. But I find if you use the correct amount there isn’t a scent at all after the wash. Also you shouldn’t use a full scoop of oxiclean in the washer. HE machines are only supposed to get up to the 2 line on the scoop.

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fntastk · OP · 1 year ago

I don't use a full scoop, I put it to the 1 line. It was just easier to type it out that way:) I'll check out that version of Tide!

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nobadrabbits · 1 year ago

Charlie's Soap!

https://www.charliesoap.com/

It's not really a soap, but it is the finest laundry detergent that I've ever used. It's excellent at cleaning. It doesn't leave any residue behind, and it even removes buildups of residue in your clothes and washer (it's the buildup of residue that can lead to the smelly washer problem). It's safe for the most sensitive skin. Plus, it's scent free.

As you can tell, I love Charlie's! I've been using it for about two decades, and I wouldn't consider using anything else.

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SignificantMixture89 · 1 year ago

For me it's Tide Free & Gentle but you can check this post https://www.reddit.com/r/Reviews/comments/1cazv72/all_the_laundry_detergents_that_you_need/ for more options

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Perillious · 1 year ago

tide costco kirkland and persil are some of the best choice imo

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Prudent_Valuable603 · 1 year ago

Try a small box of powder Tide detergent. Just use 2 tablespoons per load and warm water always. It gets stains out and doesn’t leave that much of a heavy scent. Biz Stain remover is better than Oxi Clean in my experience. I’ll add 1 tablespoon to every load. I know you asked for liquid but powder detergent works extremely well.

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Are you supposed to wash jeans with cold water only ?

Posted by Akashh23_pop · in r/NoStupidQuestions · 8 months ago

I heard washing jeans frequently will fade the colors and washing them in hot water is not ideal.

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virtual_human · 8 months ago

Jeans are something I would think of as a cold water piece of clothing.  Though I wash everything in cold water so what do I know.

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rewardiflost · 8 months ago

If that's what the laundry instructions advise, then yes. Most dark colored cotton jeans will have a care label that recommends cold / cool water washing.

Lighter colors and some cotton blends might have a care label that recommends warm water.

Don't wash them every time you wear them just for a few hours unless you are getting them filthy/sweaty/exposed to oils/smells. Hang them up, drape them on the back of a chair or shower rod to air out, let wrinkles fall out, and rest between wearings.

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Some-Pain · 8 months ago

There is a lot of crap written about washing (or not) jeans. However, it is certainly the case that hot washes will shrink your jeans a bit; especially if they're raw selvedge denim and will also cause them to fade faster. Personally, I wash my jeans regularly at 60°C because fading is more preferable to me than smelling like a homeless person.

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Best stain removing detergent

Posted by BlessedMom88 · in r/laundry · 1 month ago

What is the best stain removing detergent in your opinion? I typically buy the cheaper brands (which is what I can only usually afford) but lately between my two kids and boyfriend’s clothes, it’s just not working anymore. I’m willing to spend a little more if it’s worth it.

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widowscarlet · 1 month ago

Powders are more effective, and you don't need to use a huge amount to work really well. A lot of people mentioned US brands, not available to everyone. Even ALDI powders here have a decent mix of enzymes and other essential ingredients, and they are usually pretty low prices.

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SomebodyElseAsWell · 1 month ago

Any recommendations for a scent free powder?

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svapplause · 1 month ago

Tide just relaunched their free and clear powder under the name Clean & Gentle. It is a very, very good detergent.

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svapplause · 1 month ago

Persil does not contain lipase in the US anymore so it’s still okay, but not the best choice. I will post a recent post I made with all the US choices with lipase, and the comments have some other country’s good options with enzymes

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svapplause · 1 month ago

Here you go: https://www.reddit.com/r/laundry/s/Rt3WX0TdCX

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CodexMuse · 1 month ago

Thanks.

Best source for ammonia? Main or rinse cycle?

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Entire_Dog_5874 · 1 month ago

Tide Powder with Bleach, Liquid Tide or Liquid Persil…they are always on sale and if you belong to a warehouse club, you will get the best price there.

The less expensive detergents don’t have the same quantity or quality of ingredients that the more expensive ones do which is why they don’t work as well. Aside from that, you only need a minimal amount of a high-quality detergent to clean your clothes; 2-3 tbsp per moderately soiled load. In the long run, they are more cost effective.

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daysfan33 · 1 month ago

This is a silly q. But is it effective to pretreatthe stains, or does it still help even without the pretreating?

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nomarmite · 1 month ago

I always pretreat if I manage to spot the stain before it goes in. My thought process:

  1. if you use the appropriate remover, at best it removes the stain, at worst it doesn't make the stain worse, and
  2. if the laundering alone without pretreatment is not enough to remove the stain, the process often sets the stain and makes it harder to remove at a later stage

So, nothing to lose by pretreating, other than time and effort.

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Entire_Dog_5874 · 1 month ago

Not a silly question at all. It depends on what the stains are; for oil stains, you could pre-treat with a drop or two of dish dishwashing liquid, but other than that, these are pretty effective on most stains. If you’re concerned, hang the items to dry instead of putting them in the dryer so that any remaining stains, don’t get set in. You can then try soaking and re-laundering, but for most stains only an initial wash should be necessary.

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PamtasticOne · 1 month ago

Adding Biz as a booster can make a cheap detergent work better. To get rid of body oils, you need lipase, which is missing from a lot of detergents. Adding Biz, which has lipase, fills that gap and takes care of the oils (which is why your clothes smell funky and gross). Read the ingredient labels in the store to find lipase! (I struggled for years and this was the solution.)

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realitytvmom · 1 month ago

Dawn dish soap on the stain

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best detergent for washing jeans

Key Considerations for Washing Jeans:

  1. Type of Detergent:

    • Liquid Detergent: Generally better for treating stains and is less likely to leave residue.
    • Powder Detergent: Can be effective for general cleaning but may not dissolve well in cold water.
  2. Color-Safe Formula: If your jeans are dark or colored, choose a detergent that is specifically formulated to protect colors and prevent fading.

  3. Enzyme-Free Options: For raw or unwashed denim, consider using a detergent without enzymes, as these can break down the fabric over time.

  4. Eco-Friendly Choices: Look for biodegradable detergents that are free from harsh chemicals, which can be gentler on both your jeans and the environment.

  5. Fragrance-Free: If you have sensitive skin, opt for a fragrance-free detergent to avoid irritation.

Recommendations:

  • Woolite Dark: Specifically designed to preserve dark colors and prevent fading, making it a great choice for dark jeans.
  • Tide Pods Free & Gentle: A hypoallergenic option that is effective in cleaning while being gentle on fabrics.
  • Seventh Generation Liquid Laundry Detergent: An eco-friendly choice that is free from dyes and fragrances, suitable for sensitive skin.

Tip: Always wash jeans inside out in cold water to minimize fading and wear. Avoid using the dryer; air drying helps maintain the shape and color of your jeans.

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