Wear thick rubber gloves to avoid irritating your skin from the solution. [2] X Research source You may also want to wear safety goggles to avoid getting bleach in your eyes.
Never mix bleach with other household products. Some chemicals, when mixed with bleach, create toxic fumes. Avoid mixing bleach and ammonia, or ammonia and rubbing alcohol. [4] X Research source
Different jean colors may react in unique ways. Choose a ruined pair close to your favorite pair’s color for the most accurate idea.
For even, large areas, use a sponge to dab the bleach on. For a splattered effect, use a paintbrush or toothbrush. Apply the bleach to the brush, then rub your thumb back across the bristles to achieve a splattered effect. If you want to work quickly, fill a cheap spray bottle with the solution and apply it to areas you want lightened.
Wring your jeans out over the bucket or basin to avoid staining the floor. For a tie-dyed effect, tie rubber bands to the jeans before you submerge them. This will create a flowering pattern on the fabric. [7] X Research source
While your jeans are still wet, you will not have a full sense of how bleach lightened the fabric. Wait until they’ve dried to assess their color.
Put the jeans alone in the washing machine, without other clothes, to avoid bleaching your other clothing.
