Did you know that vinegar is known for locking in color? For an extra color-safe cleaning, soak your black jeans in cold water and a half cup of white vinegar for 30 minutes and then line dry. Added benefit: soaking and hand-washing is gentler on fabric, and maintains the quality of black denim.
For an extra color-safe cleaning, soak your black jeans in cold water and a half cup of white vinegar for 30 minutes and then line dry. Added benefit: soaking and handwashing is gentler on fabric, and maintains the quality of black denim.
How can I dye my black jeans black again?
Pour half a bottle of black dye into the water and make sure it gets fully mixed in. Immerse your jeans in the bucket, and slowly stir until you’re satisfied that all of the material has been soaked thoroughly. Rit recommends half a bottle per one pound of fabric (about 3 yards) in 3 gallons of water.
Why are my black jeans fading?
Machine washing your jeans is the quickest way to fade them. If the freezer isn’t for you and you do toss those black jeans in the machine, be sure to turn them inside out, use cold water and get a detergent that’s specially formulated for dark fabrics. When they’re done, hang dry.
How do you set the color in black jeans?
A vinegar soak can help “set” the dye of dark denim. Fill a bucket with cold water and add a cup of white vinegar. Turn your jeans inside out, and submerge them in the bucket for at least an hour, up to overnight. After soaking, place the item in your washing machine.