How to Dry Jeans Quickly with an Iron

Co-authored by Robert Shapiro

Last Updated: August 5, 2024

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.

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This method only works if the jeans aren't soaking wet.^{[1]
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Start to iron.^{[2]
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Keep pressing until your jeans brighten up to their normal color.^{[3]
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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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What if I don't have an iron?

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If you don't have an iron, use a regular clothes dryer, a blow dryer, or just let your jeans air dry.

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Could I do this with navy blue school pants?

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Yes. You can pretty much iron everything. Check the label first, to see if it is safe to do so.

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Are my pants supposed to start to steam?

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Yes. The hot water is starting to become a gas and is evaporating. Perfectly normal!

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Jeans can also be dried using a hairdryer. Blow the hot air down the top of the jeans, while holding close the bottom opening of the leg to trap the hot air. The leg will puff up. Repeat with the other leg until dry.

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Warnings

Only put the iron on the highest heat setting the garment can stand.

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Don't wear damp jeans when the weather is cold; you risk getting ill.

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