If you've managed to wash your jeans but forgot to transfer them to the dryer, and you need them right now, there is a quick fix that will take about 15 minutes of your time, using an iron.

Steps

  1. 1
    Take jeans out of washer.
  2. 2
    Wring out any extra water. This method only works if the jeans aren't soaking wet.[1]
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  3. 3
    Take a towel, fold it so that it will fit into the leg of your jeans and place it in the leg.[2]
  4. 4
    Turn your iron on the highest heat setting suitable for the jeans. Start to iron.[3]
  5. 5
    Hold and move the iron around a lot. Keep pressing until your jeans brighten up to their normal color.[4]
  6. 6
    Repeat on the other leg. Continue until the jeans are dry enough to wear; any residual dampness will dry off during wearing, provided it's a warm enough day.
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Community Q&A

  • Question
    What if I don't have an iron?
    Community Answer
    Community Answer
    If you don't have an iron, use a regular clothes dryer, a blow dryer, or just let your jeans air dry.
  • Question
    Could I do this with navy blue school pants?
    Community Answer
    Community Answer
    Yes. You can pretty much iron everything. Check the label first, to see if it is safe to do so.
  • Question
    Are my pants supposed to start to steam?
    Community Answer
    Community Answer
    Yes. The hot water is starting to become a gas and is evaporating. Perfectly normal!
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Warnings

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Things You'll Need

  • Towel
  • Iron
  • Wet jeans

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