How to Get the Chemicals Out of Blue Jeans

Chemical odor is the last thing you want on your brand new blue jeans. The funky smell can come from denim dye or the dying process. Although the unpleasant scent will dissipate over time, there's no need to let a chemical odor keep you from wearing your new blue jeans. You can remove the smell of chemicals from your pants with common household supplies and simple techniques to deodorize the denim fabric and make your jeans ready to wear.

Things You'll Need

• Bucket
• White vinegar
• Laundry detergent
• 1 cup baking soda
• Drying rack

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Instructions

1. • 1

     Place your new blue jeans in an empty bucket. Pour full-strength white vinegar over the jeans until they're covered.

   • 2

     Allow your blue jeans to soak in the vinegar for 15 minutes.

   • 3

     Transfer your blue jeans to the washing machine without rinsing off the vinegar.

   • 4

     Wash your jeans using the water temperature recommended on the care label. Add laundry detergent and 1 cup of baking soda to the wash cycle to further deodorize the denim.

   • 5

     Hang your jeans over a drying rack outdoors or near an open window. Allow your jeans to air-dry for further freshening.