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If you've managed to wash your jeans but forgot to transfer them to the dryer, and you need them right now, there is a quick fix that will take about 15 minutes of your time, using an iron.
Steps
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1Take jeans out of washer.
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2Wring out any extra water. This method only works if the jeans aren't soaking wet.[1]Advertisement
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3Take a towel, fold it so that it will fit into the leg of your jeans and place it in the leg.[2]
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4Turn your iron on the highest heat setting suitable for the jeans. Start to iron.[3]
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5Hold and move the iron around a lot. Keep pressing until your jeans brighten up to their normal color.[4]
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6Repeat on the other leg. Continue until the jeans are dry enough to wear; any residual dampness will dry off during wearing, provided it's a warm enough day.
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Community Q&A
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QuestionWhat if I don't have an iron?Community AnswerIf you don't have an iron, use a regular clothes dryer, a blow dryer, or just let your jeans air dry.
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QuestionCould I do this with navy blue school pants?Community AnswerYes. You can pretty much iron everything. Check the label first, to see if it is safe to do so.
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QuestionAre my pants supposed to start to steam?Community AnswerYes. The hot water is starting to become a gas and is evaporating. Perfectly normal!
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Warnings
- Only put the iron on the highest heat setting the garment can stand.⧼thumbs_response⧽
- Don't wear damp jeans when the weather is cold; you risk getting ill.⧼thumbs_response⧽
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Things You'll Need
- Towel
- Iron
- Wet jeans
References
- ↑ https://medium.com/small-giants/how-to-wash-a-pair-of-selvedge-jeans-1a1c7cf756ec
- ↑ https://www.ovoenergy.com/blog/lifestyle/how-to-dry-your-clothes-in-a-flash-without-a-tumble-dryer.html
- ↑ https://medium.com/small-giants/how-to-wash-a-pair-of-selvedge-jeans-1a1c7cf756ec
- ↑ https://medium.com/small-giants/how-to-wash-a-pair-of-selvedge-jeans-1a1c7cf756ec
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