Brightening the color of your jeans is quite easy and can make them more interesting and unique. Bright jeans are perfect for a casual look. You can lighten your jeans using bleach or the washing machine. In addition, you can also brighten certain parts of the pants. By setting aside a few hours, you can brighten up the color of your jeans and make them even more eye-catching!
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Method 1 of 3: Using Bleach
Step 1. Choose the right type of jeans
Instead, choose jeans whose material is not elastic or has holes. Bleach can damage the elasticity of the jeans and damage the holes. You can tell how stretchy a pair of jeans is by reading the label. If the jeans are stretchy enough, you may want to try another method.
If it's the first time, don't choose jeans that you often wear. Instead, choose jeans that are rarely used, so that if you fail, you won't regret it
Step 2. Protect the work area with newspaper and wear gloves and protective eyewear
If you don't wear gloves, your hands will sting. Protective goggles are a good option. Alternatively, you can also wear regular or swimming goggles. Remember, bleach can stain clothes, so wear clothes that are rarely worn or an apron.
Step 3. Fill the bucket with bleach and warm water
Don't soak your jeans in just bleach! You can use any type of bleach. However, you should use a new bleach to make it more effective. The higher the concentration of bleach, the faster the jeans will turn white. Make sure that the bleach and warm water are enough to completely soak the jeans.
- If you want to use a more "natural" bleach, you can fill a bucket with concentrated lemon juice. However, this option may be much more expensive than using regular bleach.
- Wet your jeans with water before soaking them in the bleach solution.
Step 4. Wet the jeans with water
Bleach is more effective when applied to wet clothes. Therefore, wet your jeans with sink water before starting. You don't need to get your jeans soaking wet, just wet them briefly.
Step 5. Soak the whole pair of jeans in the bleach solution
The longer it is left to soak, the more the color of the jeans will fade. Check the condition of your jeans every few hours to make sure they are the color you want them to be.
- Remove the jeans after 30 minutes for a subtle fade. If you want to make your jeans brighter, you may need to wait a few hours.
- When your jeans are wet, they will appear darker, so remove them when they are close to the color you want.
Step 6. Lift the jeans and wash them
Rinse the jeans in cold water and then wash them in the washing machine. Choose a cold wash cycle. Make sure there are no other clothes in the washing machine, as the bleach can cause stains.
You can dry or dry your jeans in a tumble dryer
Method 2 of 3: Brighten Up Jeans by Washing and Wearing Them
Step 1. Wear jeans upside down when at home
The friction between the leg and the pants can help the jeans fade faster. This method is slower than using bleach. However, if you want a smoother result, this method is the right choice.
You have to be patient when using this method. Ignore the ridicule from those around you. Who knows, you could be the pioneer of the reverse jeans trend
Step 2. Put the jeans in the washing machine and select a hot wash cycle
Hot water can help fade the color of the jeans. Remember, jeans that are washed in hot water may shrink.
If the label on your jeans recommends washing in cold water, follow these guidelines. The jeans may need to be washed several times to give them a lighter color
Step 3. Dry the jeans in the sun
Sunlight can also help fade the color of the jeans. You can dry your jeans in the sun for a few days. If it's still not faded enough, you can wash and dry the jeans.
Method 3 of 3: Brightening Certain Parts of Jeans
Step 1. Decide which part you want to brighten
Generally, the parts of jeans that are often brightened are the knees, buttocks, and pockets. By doing this, your jeans will look more “worn” and old-fashioned without having to wear them for years.
Step 2. Scrub the area you want to fade with sandpaper or pumice stone
Do not rub the pants too rough so that the fibers of the pants are not damaged. Remove the sandpaper or pumice periodically to make sure the results are the way you want them to be.
Rub the jeans with coffee beans if you don't have a pumice stone or sandpaper. The acid content of coffee beans can help fade jeans
Step 3. Use a bleach pen to create a unique pattern on the jeans
Stuff the jeans with newspaper to prevent the bleach from getting through. Don't forget to wear gloves. Draw the desired motif carefully.
Step 4. Wash the jeans in the washing machine
Put the jeans in the washing machine and make sure there are no other clothes in them. Choose a cold wash cycle. Don't forget to add detergent. Doing this will remove any traces of dye from the jeans. If it's still not faded enough, you can repeat this method again.
