How to safely wash your Iron Hearts with a bar of Fels Naptha soap
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Damn, too much editing in my post! Got mixed up cutting and pasting ;D. Should read: "I wish they made unscented bars, as they are indeed incredible stain removers." The stash I found years ago definitely had a fragrance. I can't remember it vividly, but I feel the new version is "stronger".
I've not had a blowout, just a crease that frays and exposes the weft. I then send them in for repair before it gets worse. Preventative maintenance and all.
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I just did my first fels Naptha bath soak. We'll see if I rinsed good enough. Also it looks like it lifted most of the 'set in' grease and grime that has been there for a few washes now. I'll have a better idea how good the wash went after they dry. Fingers crossed this works well for me. I've been looking for a method of wash that can clean the railroad grime from my jawns! [emoji577][emoji158][emoji369]
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I'm interested to know how it turns out. If you do a double rinse, it's almost fool-proof.
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Dear Mr @filthy25ozjunkie, would you be ok with me posting your writup on a raw denim FB page? If so and you're on FB. Pm me your name there and ill send you a invite as well as credit you.
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Much thanks. MBH.
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I'm no longer on Facebook. But please use it and credit it to the iron heart forum. @mikebarhoot
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Will do.
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Very happy with this method. It's the cleanest my jeans have felt (if you know what I mean) since they were new. I used the hottest water I could get out of the tap instead of cold water. Other than that I followed the washing directions spot on. Way better wash than a machine, plus less Indigo loss and no weird white streaks. Also the wife wasn't complaining about a blue washing machine[emoji847] pretty happy with the results!
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Where I buy this soap retail?
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There is a link to amazon in the write up
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Retail not amazon
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You might find it at a True Value hardware store.
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@Brock I'm interested to know what you thought of the smell of the soap. I think it smells okay, and one guy says it stinks… what did you think?
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It Didn't bother me at all… I sorta liked the smell. It's different tho
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Yeah, and it's gone after a day or so.
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Interesting thread, thanks gents.
I currently either rinse my denim with lukewarm water in the shower if only a quick rinse is needed or a soak in the bath with mild soap.
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Do you do that whilst wearing them? I've read Fanya washes his in the shower too. And I wonder if that means while they are being worn…
I'd do that but my jeans are always really dirty and smelly.
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No, not while wearing them. Usually light soiling mud, dust maybe some food and drink especially if one of my young kids sits on me to eat!
I use the pressure from the shower head to wash dirt off. I dont usually get too much bleeding, like you do if you soak for a while.
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Does hand washing eliminate the creases on the back leg?
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