Shirt collars are usually a real headache. It’s actually the shirts themselves, simply because ironing is a difficult task, especially if you want flawless results. But that’s another story. Here we want to focus on the most difficult areas to restore, such as the collar and cuffs: dirt and dead cells accumulate between the seams due to constant friction. A washing machine alone is often not enough to keep it intact and spotless. But let us not despair!
Take a deep breath before taking them to our trusted laundromat. We can do it ourselves, that’s for sure!
Our grandmothers inherited infallible remedies. Let’s try to follow in their footsteps with an extra surprise: because one of them is really unusual and unthinkable!
what are you waiting for Get to work, you’ll be done in no time!
How to handle shirt collars (and cuffs!)
For the correct treatment of shirt collars and cuffs, it is necessary to anticipate and treat them in advance!
There are at least three effective ingredients to remove deep stains and remove the gray patina that always stains them .
The first is the ubiquitous (when it comes to housework) baking soda . For proper use, it is necessary to prepare a kind of paste and mix it with water poured with a stream.
Let it thicken, then spread it on the affected areas and leave it on for 15 minutes. After this time, brush well. If you still notice a halo at this point, repeat the process. Finally, wash the garment as usual according to the instructions on the label.
Marseille soap is also an effective stain remover. Spread it on collars and cuffs, then rub into fabrics. Leave on for ten minutes and then proceed as usual.
And finally, an amazing trick to remove stains from shirts is to use detergent.
Unthinkable, right?!? Simply apply a small amount to affected areas and massage. Now soak the shirt in cold water. Rub again from time to time. Continue this for an hour before inserting it into the machine and running the appropriate program!
Easy, right?
