A furniture warranty and mattress protection services company based in Nebraska, GBS Enterprises repairs, cleans, or replaces customers’ furniture for three to five years. This protection is available through a GBS warranty and covers such accidents as dye transfer from jeans.
The first step to preventing dye transfer from jeans is washing them as soon as they are purchased. This should be done before the jeans are worn or hung up in the closet so they don’t stain any other clothes. When washing new jeans, always use cold water to prevent shrinking and dye fading. It’s also helpful to use a special detergent to protect the color of your jeans.
Turn the jeans inside out, and if possible, complete the first wash with no other clothes in the machine. If you have to wash with other clothes, only add clothing that is a similar color to your jeans and add a color-catcher sheet to trap any loose dyes. As you wash, use a gentle wash cycle to limit the amount of friction on your jeans. Then, let the jeans air dry to ensure the denim lasts longer.
In addition to washing your jeans, you can help set the dye by using a vinegar soak. When using this, turn your jeans inside out and leave them in the vinegar soak from at least one hour. However, keep in mind that this only helps set some acid dyes. If you aren’t sure what type of dye was used on your jeans, it may be best to treat your jeans with a color fixative to reduce bleeding.
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