[header] How to bleach jeans [title] Lay newspapers on your floor in case of spills. [step] Before you start bleaching, lay out newspapers around the area you plan to bleach. Many surfaces, especially carpeted floors, are prone to getting stained by bleach. <sep> (A) The smell of baking soda and other chemicals can cause spills. If possible, choose newspaper at your local hardware store or home improvement store. (B) Newspaper--and check for spills--will help prevent spills and damage while you dye your jeans. [substeps] Avoid getting newspapers on the floor, especially if you are getting bleaching a severe stain in an otherwise semi-white paint or color. (C) Lay newspapers around your washing machine as well, as you will need to wash your jeans shortly after bleaching. [title] Change into clothes you don't mind staining. (D) Besides the carpets, you should also lay down newspaper under the chairs and tables in the room you plan to bleach. [substeps] You can also make your own newspaper by lining 8 pieces of white paper with masking tape and spreading a border around the outside edge of the newspaper.
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