FOR GUYS WHO don't baby their clothes, washing jeans can be a disaster waiting to happen. You'd think you can just throw them ...

Sure, air them out, but please don't wash your jeans, say some including Levi's itself. (Photo: Getty Images) Sometimes, it can seem like every moment of our day is contributing to the planet's demise ...

Washing your clothes by hand sounds like a tedious task — something that should’ve been eradicated from our daily lives when the washing machine was invented. If you don’t have a washer and dryer, ...

Rather than washing, some people opt to freeze their jeans. The theory is that the cold temperatures will kill bacteria or ...

Blue jeans hanging on an outdoor clothes line. Americans like doing laundry—according to The American Cleaning Institute, it’s the nation’s favorite cleaning task. There are few chores as satisfying, ...

Washing jeans less often—about every 10 to 12 wears—or when they start to smell—helps maintain their fit, color, and overall longevity. Proper denim care includes turning jeans inside out, using cold ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. There are many myths and mysteries when it comes to washing jeans. How often should you do it? Will they shrink in the machine ...