Jeans are a wardrobe staple and can be worn for various occasions. However, dark-coloured jeans can fade in the washing machine over time, making them look shabby.
With this in mind, fans of cleaning sensation Mrs Hinch, whose full name is Sophie Hinchliffe, have shared their simple solution for retaining the colour of jeans.
The cleaning and lifestyle influencer has more than 4.8 million followers on Instagram and frequently shares her gardening, cleaning and home tips on the platform.
Fans of hers have taken to social media in recent years to share their hacks for solving common household and laundry problems.
Facebook user Susan Burns asked: “Has anyone got any tips on how to keep black jeans looking like new?”
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The post was inundated with responses but the most suggested response was to wash dark jeans inside out.
Bea Stapley-Marsh said: “I always wash jeans inside out. That seems to stop the colour from fading.”
Cathy Speight commented: “Wash inside out and when buying new, look for the ‘stay black’ variety. Next do some brilliant ones.”
Cath Conroy posted on social media: “Turn them inside out to wash and use a colour detergent.”
Joy Moreland replied to the post: “Wash them inside out, it helps to retain the colour.”
Other suggestions from Mrs Hinch fans included using white vinegar, salt and black dye.
Kathy Schetina commented: “Half a cup of white vinegar along with laundry detergent keeps any coloured clothing from fading. Colours really stay true and no vinegar smell.”
Lisa Burdaky replied: “Coincidentally, my mum told me last week that when you buy black clothing, the first wash you do – and I suppose any subsequent washes – add white vinegar.
“A generous cup or two. No washing detergents or conditioners – just white vinegar. It sets the dye.
“Also, turn the item inside out first. Vinegar is anti-bacterial anyway so will clean the clothing too!”
Karen M Hill said: “Add salt in the first wash. It helps to lock in the colour.”
Sonia Hamilton suggested: “I use the Dylon black dye. Always comes out fab – £5 in Sainsbury’s.”
