1. Turn Jeans Inside Out.
Turning your jeans inside out will help stop the indigo from running too much. This will also stop buttons and rivets hitting against the drum.

2. Add denim friendly detergent.
Use a denim friendly detergent. The Laundress, Mr Black or Dr Bronner Castile soap are widely used. These detergents also help to preserves the colour, fades and quality of your precious jeans. You can also used the ratio of 1 cup of vinegar and 1 tablespoon of salt to use instead of a detergent.

3. Cycle Settings.
You want the washing machine to replicate the gentlest factors of a human hand washing. If you can stop your machine before the spin cycle it would be better for your jeans to be taken out before this stage.

Vertical crease lines can be created from the spin cycle. If you can’t stop your machine before the spin, set the washing machine on the lowest spin and temperature setting. Nothing hotter then 30-degree celsius.

Once the machine has finished the wash do not leave your jeans in the drum, this will create wash lines. If you have taken you denim out before the spin cycle, you will need to wring the water out. Roll your jeans up and release the water. Do not twist the jeans.

4. Dry Cleaning.
If you have no way of cleaning from the options above or haven’t got the time or space to dry your jeans. Dry cleaning will be your best option if you trust the dry cleaners enough. The professionals can go over specified areas and stains, without hopefully ruining your jeans.