How to Make Jeans Softer in a Washing Machine

Denim is one of the most commonly used fabrics in the average American wardrobe. It has many attractive qualities; it is durable, comfortable and versatile and you can dress it up or down. New denim jeans can be rather stiff and it can take several washings to get rid of the stiffness. There are ways to expedite this process and you won't need any special laundry products to accomplish the task.

1 cup salt
Laundry detergent
1 cup vinegar

Instructions

- 1
  Turn on your washing machine. Set the water temperature to warm.
- 2
  Allow the basin of the washing machine to fill. Add 1 cup of salt to the warm water while it is still filling.
- 3
  Turn your denim jeans inside out and submerge them in the warm, salt water. Allow them to soak for a least 30 minutes before adding an appropriate amount of laundry detergent. Begin washing in a normal cycle.
- 4
  Stop the washing machine when it hits the rinse cycle. Add 1 cup of distilled white vinegar.
- 5
  Restart the washing machine and allow it to run through until the end of the cycle. Remove the jeans from the washer and tumble them dry on low heat.

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