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When it comes to washing denim, everybody has laundry superstitions. Good thing Downy® is here to reveal the truth about washing your jeans. Here are five denim-related myths you should stop believing.

For jeans, separate darker shades from lighter shades to help keep colors from fading too soon.

Myth 1: “I separate my jeans from other fabrics, so I’m totally good to go.”

The Bust: To keep your dark denim from potentially staining your lighter denim, we recommend separating your darker shades from your lighter shades and using Downy Fabric Conditioner to protect it. 

Button buttons, zip zippers, and flip jeans inside out to protect them from themselves.

Myth 2: “Denim is a tough enough fabric to withstand the tugs and pulls of any wash.” 

The Bust: No matter how resilient denim seems, you still need to take precautions. Button buttons, zip up zippers, and flip your jeans inside out to prolong their life. Taking a second to prep your denim will help prevent it from getting damaged in the wash. 

Wash jeans on the cold cycle to help protect fibers.

Myth 3: “I should wash my jeans in warm or hot washer cycles.”

The Bust: As a general rule, use cold water and a laundry detergent that will respect the denim’s colour and wash. It’s fine to wash denim in the washing machine on a gentle cycle with other deep-coloured clothing, preferably turned inside out.

Use Downy Fabric Conditioner to help protect your jeans.

Myth 4: “I only need to use detergent.”

The Bust: Just like shampoo cleans your hair, detergent gets your clothes clean. Downy Fabric Conditioner protects fibers from stretching, fading, and fuzz. It’s like conditioner for your clothes.

Machine dry on low or line dry your jeans.

Myth 5: “My jeans love being toasty, so I tumble them on a high dryer setting.” 

The Bust: Dry on the lowest dryer setting or line dry your jeans to help prevent shrinking and stretching. Such precautions will keep your denim fresh and timeless, just like your style.

The Downy bloom means softness, freshness, and protection.

Next, learn laundry tips for other tricky items.

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