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If you have ever wondered why wardrobe staples like plain sweatshirts and t-shirts tend to shrink after a trip through the washer and dryer, the answer is more straightforward than you might think. It all comes down to fiber content, temperature and agitation. And once you understand these things, you will know how to keep your favorite shirts from shrinking.

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Fiber Content, Temperature and Agitation

While shirts are made from cotton and certain synthetic materials, the fibers are stretched and twisted. Washing and drying allow the fabric to relax and return to its original shape. With wool and other animal fibers, though, tiny hairs and felted together to create fabric. When washed too vigorously, the hairs felt together even more, causing the fabric to shrink. 

The type of fiber your shirt is made from, the temperature used during washing and drying and your washer’s agitation settings all play a huge role when it comes to shrinkage. Fortunately, with a few simple steps, you can prevent your clothes from shrinking. 

Check the Label When Shopping

When shopping for new shirts, look for garments that are labeled “pre-shrunk” or learn to avoid fabrics that tend to shrink, like wool, linen and rayon. Read the care instructions, as well. Be realistic with yourself about how much special care you’re willing to give your clothing. No matter how much you love how a shirt looks, do you have the time and energy to take it to a dry cleaner every time it needs to be washed? Sometimes, it’s better to leave high-maintenance apparel on the rack than to ruin it in the wash after one wear. 

Use Appropriate Wash and Dry Cycles

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Whether it’s inexpensive wholesale t-shirts or costly workwear, always use the appropriate wash and dry cycles. Pay close attention to the care instructions on the label, and make sure you understand the recommended water temperature, cycle and drying instructions. If you are not sure what the symbols on the tag mean, now is an excellent time to familiarize yourself. The better you understand how to care for the fabric, the less likely you are to damage it. 

As a general rule, always wash your clothes using cool water. Clothing is much more likely to shrink in hot water, and modern detergents are formulated to work just as well in cooler water. When shrinkage is a concern, avoid the dryer. Like hot water, the heat of a dryer can cause clothing to shrink. If you need to use the dryer, use the tumble-only setting. If your dryer does not have a tumble setting, use the lowest heat setting possible. Never leave your clothes in the dryer for more than one cycle.

Be careful when choosing cycle settings, too. Heavy-duty cycles and fast spins should be avoided when washing apparel that is likely to shrink. Delicate cycles are a much better option. 

What to Do If Your Shirts Shrink

If you accidentally shrink a shirt, don’t throw it away. Sometimes, apparel can be unshrunk. Try filling up a sink or basin with lukewarm water and adding a capful of baby shampoo or a gentle laundry detergent. Soak your shrunken apparel for about 30 minutes. This will allow the fibers to loosen. 

Carefully remove the shirt and gently squeeze out the excess water. Do not rinse. Place the shirt on a towel on a flat surface and then roll the towel up with the shirt inside. Squeeze gently to remove as much water from the garment as possible. Unroll the towel and place the shirt on another dry towel. Carefully stretch your shirt back to its original size and then let air dry. 

This method doesn’t always work, but it is worth trying when the alternative is throwing the shirt away. Be patient when trying to stretch your top back to its original size for the best results. You may be able to use this method to unshrink other garments and accessories, too, including sweatshirts and wholesale baseball hats made from natural fibers. 

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Conclusion

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Accidentally shrinking your favorite shirt in the wash is frustrating, but it’s something just about everyone has done. With the tips above, you can avoid this annoying situation and enjoy your apparel for many years to come. 

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While blank t-shirts are inexpensive, there is no need to waste one when you make a mistake while using heat transfer vinyl (HTV). Before you throw that shirt in the trash, check out this guide to learn how to remove HTV from a shirt! In doing so, you can save your project, save some money and avoid adding yet another piece of clothing to the already overflowing local landfill. 

Gather Your Supplies

The good news is that removing HTV from fabric only requires a few supplies you likely already have, including: 

• Scissors, a craft knife or a razor blade
• Tweezers
• An iron

You may also need some rubbing alcohol, petroleum jelly and/or Goo Gone for designs that turn out to be especially difficult to remove. Try removing the design without these products first if you would prefer to use a chemical-free approach. 

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Heat Up Your Iron

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Plug your iron in and crank it up to the highest temperature setting if the damaged shirt is made from cotton or linen. If it is made from a different material, choose the appropriate setting on your iron. You want the iron to be as hot as possible, but you don’t want it to melt the garment you are trying to save. 

Apply Heat to the Design

Once your iron is hot, place the shirt over it so the hot surface is against the backside of the fabric where the HTV is attached. Usually, this means placing the iron inside the shirt. Carefully situate the shirt so the design you want to remove is over the iron’s plate and then use one hand to pull the fabric as tight as you can. Be extremely careful to avoid burning yourself. Saving a t-shirt is not worth sending yourself to the hospital with serious burns! 

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Try to Remove the Design

Using your scissors, craft knife or razor blade, use a gentle sweeping motion to pick the HTV away from the shirt. Start at the top of the design and be careful not to cut the fabric. The vinyl will likely come off in chunks rather than all at once. Just keep picking! 

As the vinyl heats up, it will likely become easier to peel away. Once you notice this, use your tweezers to grab the HTV and pull it away from the fabric. Do not use your fingers as doing so could result in serious injuries. If your tools get sticky in the process, clean the residue off using rubbing alcohol. 

With any luck, you should be able to remove the entire design with this method. If you are struggling or have residue left behind, you may need to try the next step. 

Use Goo Gone or Petroleum Jelly

Stubborn HTV may require a bit more effort to remove. If most of the vinyl has come off, but there is still residue on the shirt, using Goo Gone or petroleum jelly should do the trick to remove it. When using petroleum jelly, rub a small amount into the adhesive stain and then add a sensitive detergent. Rub in a circular motion until the adhesive begins to clump up. Then, rinse the shirt using the hottest water recommended on the tag. Repeat the process until all of the residue has come off. 

If you’d rather use Goo Gone, simply rub the product into the stain until the adhesive comes off. Repeat as needed and rinse thoroughly. 

Wash and Dry

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Once all of the vinyl and residue has come off, turn the shirt inside out and wash it according to the laundering instructions on the tag. When the shirt is clean and dry, you’re ready to reapply vinyl. 

Conclusion

Whether you’re customizing wholesale crewneck sweatshirts, t-shirts or hoodies, the methods outlined above should be effective for removing HTV and fixing mistakes. If you are finding your shirts aren’t looking quite right when you apply designs, consider learning more about logo placement on shirts to ensure your finished products come out looking flawless. And if you are interested in gaining a better understanding of how heat transfer vinyl works in the first place, check out this analysis of the dye transfer mechanism in heat transfer printing. 

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Some types of lettering and designs are easier to remove than others. If, for example, you have hooded sweatshirts with zipper with someone else’s name embroidered on the front, removing the lettering is usually pretty easy. If you’re trying to remove a screen printed design, though, it will likely be more difficult. Keep reading to learn how to remove a few of the most common types of print from hoodies. And if you are customizing hoodies to sell online, you may also want to visit our blog to discover the answer to “How much does a hoodie weigh?” 

Embroidery

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Embroidery is, by far, the easiest type of customization to remove. All you need to do is cut the thread and pull it out. The most difficult part is being careful to avoid cutting the shirt itself. A seam ripper, which you can purchase at any craft store, works best, but a razor blade or craft knife will serve as an effective alternative. You’ll also need tweezers. A lint roller is helpful, too. 

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Start by carefully sliding the edge of the blade under the thread on the backside of the sweatshirt. It should cut through the thread with ease. Working in one small area at a time, cut a few threads and then pull them out with tweezers. You’ll eventually start to see a layer of thin fabric called interfacing. Remove this as you work. When you’re finished, go over the area with a lint roller to remove any remaining threads and then wash as usual. 

Vinyl Designs

Vinyl designs are becoming increasingly common in the production of fashionable clothes. If you have a hoodie that has been customized using heat transfer vinyl (HTV), you can usually remove the design using heat from an iron, heat gun or hair dryer. The heat softens the vinyl and loosens the adhesive that makes it stick to the fabric, making it possible to peel it away. 

Apply heat and then use a craft knife or razor blade to scrape at the edge of the design, taking care not to cut the shirt. Once an edge starts to lift up, grab it with tweezers and pull using gentle but firm pressure. The vinyl should begin to peel away from the hoodie. Don’t use your fingers to peel–especially if you are heating the vinyl using an iron or heat gun–as serious burns could occur. 

Continue applying heat, scraping and peeling until the entire design has been removed. If there is any remaining adhesive residue, remove it using rubbing alcohol or petroleum jelly. Then, wash the hoodie according to the laundering instructions on the label. 

Screen Printing

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Screen printed lettering and designs are the most difficult to remove. In most cases, however, you can get the job done using nail polish remover. Keep in mind, though, that nail polish remover could also damage the fabric or cause discoloration. 

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Start by applying a small drop of nail polish remover to a hidden area of the hoodie to ensure it does not damage the fabric. When you are ready to work on removing the design, move outside to a well-ventilated area. We also recommend wearing a face mask and protective gloves. Insert a piece of cardboard inside the hoodie to protect the other side of the shirt from the harsh chemicals in nail polish remover. 

Apply nail polish remover to the print and let soak for about 30 minutes. Then, using a soft brush or a rag, gently rub away the design. Work as quickly as possible to reduce the risk of damage. When you are finished, launder according to the washing instructions. If any trace of the design remains after washing, repeat the process. Because of the harsh nature of nail polish remover, we do not recommend repeating this process more than once. 

Conclusion 

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These methods of removing prints from hoodies are by no means guaranteed. They are, however, worth a try–especially when the other option is throwing the shirt away. No matter what type of print or design you are attempting to remove, remember to be careful to avoid personal injury and minimize the risk of damaging the hoodie. 

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Before you resign to spending your mornings digging through a basket of clean clothes, take some time to read this blog post. In the following paragraphs, you’ll discover how to fold a long sleeve t-shirt the right way. Don’t worry–it’s way easier than folding a fitted sheet!

Step One: Lay the Shirt Out Flat

Lay your long sleeve t-shirt on a flat surface with the front side facing you. Straighten the sleeves and body and gently smooth out any wrinkles or folds. Get it as smooth as possible to ensure that your shirt will be wrinkle-free when you are ready to wear it again.

Step Two: Fold in Half

Fold the shirt in half lengthwise so that the sleeves line up with each other perfectly. You can fold from right to left or from left to right. Go with whichever way feels right to you. What’s important is that the two sides mirror each other perfectly after folding. Do some extra straightening, if needed, to make sure everything is perfect.

Step Three: Fold the Sleeves Together to Form a Triangle

Hold the sleeves together and then fold them backward at the shoulder. Then, make a second fold in the opposite direction near the elbow. This should create a triangular shape. The sleeves should both fit on top of the body of the shirt without extending over the sides, and you should have a long, rectangular shape.

Step Four: Fold into Halves or Thirds

Starting at the bottom of the shirt, fold the rectangle up into a smaller rectangle. If you plan on storing the shirt on a shelf, it usually works best to simply fold it in half. If you are storing it standing up in a drawer, though, fold it in thirds.

Styling a Long Sleeve T-Shirt

Now that you have a firm grasp of how to quickly and easily fold a long sleeve t-shirt, you may be feeling more inclined to add a few of them to your wardrobe. Long sleeve t-shirts are perfect for layering, so they are great to stock up on if you live in a cool climate or spend your days working in a frigid office. Invest in a few basic colors (like white and black) to wear as undershirts when you are in need of a little extra warmth.

Long sleeve t-shirts also look great when worn on their own, and they are appropriate for virtually any situation. You can wear one with your favorite pair of jeans or yoga pants when hanging out with friends or running errands, or you can pair one with dress slacks or a skirt to wear to work. Long sleeve tees also work well when worn underneath blazers and cardigans.

You can use accessories to stylize your long sleeve tee, too. If you are wearing one with a V neckline, consider wearing a delicate chain with a small pendant that rests above the neckline for a subtle, professional look. For a night out on the town, try wearing a longer chain with a bold statement pendant. For crewneck long sleeve tees, a princess or choker length chain works well. For a more eye-catching look, consider layering chains of various lengths.

Conclusion

If you have been afraid to add long sleeve t-shirts to your wardrobe because you weren’t sure how to fold them, you can now leave that fear in the past and stock up on these versatile garments. At The Adair Group, we offer bulk long sleeve t-shirts that you can purchase to fill up your dresser at a fraction of the cost of shopping at a retail store. Browse our collection of stylish t-shirts today, and you are sure to find some that suit your tastes perfectly!

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Childhood is among the happiest stages of life, and the messiest. It’s a fact of life that kids get dirty!

As your children play, create, explore and enjoy everything the world has to offer them, it is inevitable that, at some point, they will come home with a stain on their clothes.

The constant cycle of messes and stains can be trying even for the most patient of parents. By learning what type of stain removal product and process to use on which type of stain and fabric, you can get their clothes sparkling clean and send them back out into the world to get dirty all over again.  

The Basic Principle of Stain Removal

There are a few basics of stain removal that apply, regardless of the type of stain you are removing.

It is essential to know the age of the stain, the length of time the item has been stained and the type of fabric or material you are removing the stain from. The stain removal process is very different for removing grass stains from a wool sock, than it is when eliminating butter stains from a cotton t-shirt.

There are typically two steps involved: lifting and laundering. Lifting consists of removing the staining material from the garment, while laundering usually uses soap, water and gentle agitation to remove whatever remains on the fabric.

The sooner you initiate the removal of the stain, the more likely it is you can get it out of the fabric. The more time a stain has to soak into the fabric and set, the more stubborn the stain tends to become.

What Is Spot Testing and Why Should You Do It?

An important consideration before using any stain removal product is to “spot test” the product on an inconspicuous area of the garment before applying it to the stain. This applies even more if the stain is in plain sight while wearing the garment. Typically, a small spot on the inside of a seam on the back is used for testing.  

The objective of spot testing is to prevent further damage or destruction of the garment. It is especially important when using a new cleaning product for the first time, specifically with delicate fabrics.

The Importance of Knowing the Type and Age of Stain You Are Removing

The type of material that has stained the fabric of your child’s clothing will determine how to proceed in removing it. Different materials have different properties, and what works for something oil-based will not work for something waxy, and so on.

Knowing how long the fabric has been stained is also useful. The age does not impact the type of treatment used, but it may impact the number of cycles of stain removal that you will have to attempt to remove the stain successfully. The longer the fabric has been stained, the more attempts it will take to remove it, or the longer the item should soak before rinsing.

Ketchup, Pasta Sauce and Other Red Food Stains

The first step to eliminating red food stains from a t-shirt is to use a utensil to lift off as much of the excess substance as possible. However, avoid dabbing or rubbing during this process, as this will cause the stain to worsen.

As soon as possible, remove the garment and run it under cold water. Soak it in a cool solution of water and dishwashing soap, and then rinse again if the stain is persistent. If the stain is still visible after this, apply a few drops of white vinegar, let the garment soak for 1-2 minutes, and then once again, run it under cold water until the water runs clear.

Marker, Pen and Other Ink

Scholarly youngsters may not notice a stray ink mark, but some types of ink stains are impossible to remove. However, others are less challenging.

For Magic marker or most felt-tip type markers, soak the fabric in a concentrated solution of laundry soap and cool water for at least five minutes. After this, run the stained area under cold water for several minutes. You may need to repeat this process several times to achieve the desired result.

Ballpoint pen ink is considerably more difficult to remove. The best way is to use rubbing alcohol to blot out the stain, though you may be unable to remove it entirely using this method.

Another method is to use alcohol wipes to rub the stain out. It is ideal to launder the garment in question following this process, though be careful to wash it alone to avoid inadvertently staining the other items sharing the washing machine.

Milk, Dairy, Ice Cream or Eggs

Eggs and dairy products are all protein-based stains. With this type of stain, you must use an enzyme soak — available in the cleaning aisle of any major retailer — to soak the stained area before laundering.

The length of time the stained item will need to be soaked depends on the age of the stain, with older stains taking up to two hours to soak in the enzyme solution.

The role of the enzyme soak is to break down the proteins from the staining substance that have bound to the fibers of the fabric, making it easier to remove.

Butter, Mayonnaise or Other Oil-Based Products

Almost anyone who has enjoyed a tub of extra buttery popcorn at the movie theatre knows the pain of removing a butter stain from their clothing the next day. Thankfully, the process for eliminating butter- and oil-based stains is straightforward and is the same for any oily substance that has stained your child’s clothes.

For best results, the removal of stained oil-based products requires pre-treatment with a commercially available stain remover. These are sold at most major grocery and department stores in the cleaning section.

For the best results, follow the instructions printed on the side of the stain remover product. Following this, wash the garment in hot water. Since hotter water generally means better results, use the hottest water temperature listed as safe on the garment label.

Chewing Gum

The secret to removing stuck and stained gum is simple: cold temperatures!

To remove gum stains, apply ice cubes to the affected area or place the entire garment in the freezer for an hour or two. After this, use a clean butter knife to scrape off any visible gum on the surface of the item.

Once you have removed the gum, it is best to apply a commercial stain remover using the instructions listed on the bottle, and then rinse out the item and wash it in the washer and dry as you normally would.

Chocolate

This sweet treat is simple to remove from clothes. Use a spoon to remove excess chocolate. Then massage liquid laundry detergent into the stain, letting it soak in for at least five minutes. Finally, wash it with all-fabric bleach, per the garment’s instructions.   

Dirt, Mud or Puddle Water

Removing dirt and mud from children’s clothing is simple.

The first step is to brush or scrape off any visible dirt on the surface of the clothing. Ask your child to do this before coming into the house, if possible.

Then soak the item in a diluted solution of laundry soap and water. For especially old or aggressive mud stains, rub laundry detergent directly onto the stained area using a soft-bristled brush.

Then rinse the garment in lukewarm water and launder, as per your usual routine.

Elmer’s Glue

If your little Picasso gets a splash of glue on his outfit in art class, simply scrape off the excess. Then pre-treat the fabric with a stain remover and wash in the hottest temperature permitted on the garment’s tag.

Paint

If your kiddo is especially creative — or just likes to get their fingers busy in the finger paint at daycare — you will likely have to remove paint stains from their clothing.

Determine if the paint is oil- or water-based.

Oil-based paint is the more difficult to get out of clothing. Apply turpentine to the stain. After rinsing the solvent out with room temperature water, pre-treat by applying laundry detergent with a soft-bristled brush to the stained area, rinsing this and then laundering, per your normal routine.

Grass

Grass stains are the bane of every soccer parents’ existence. However, they are surprisingly simple to remove. Although you can easily use a commercial stain remover, it is just as easy to mix 1/3 cup white vinegar to 2/3 cup plain water and apply liberally to the stained area using a sprayer bottle.

Use a toothbrush or nail brush to rub this mixture into the stain in a circular motion. Following this, rinse in cold water and launder the garment as you normally would.

Dirt, mud and grass stains often go hand-in-hand. In this case, first wait for the mud to dry and then remove any noticeable dirt or dried mud, before treating the grass stains. Finally, treat any remaining mud stains with a prewash stain remover before laundering.  

Blood

When you’re a child, having a scraped elbow or other boo-boo is bad enough, and is made much worse when a favorite t-shirt is stained in the process.

For a fresh blood stain, simply soak in cold water and then launder in cold water as well. Never use hot water, as this causes fresh blood stains to set into most fabrics.

For old blood stains, follow the instructions for dairy products. Blood, after all, contains a great deal of protein and is best removed with an enzyme soak for this reason.

Bleach is also helpful for new and old blood stains and can be added when you launder the garment.

Stain Removal for Cotton

Plain 100 percent cotton is by far the most common t-shirt material. Kids t shirts are so commonly made from cotton because it is a comfortable material, inexpensive to produce and feel very natural on the skin.

The tips for removing stains made by the substances above are all appropriate for use with cotton. The only additional consideration for removing stains from cotton t-shirts is that if they are white in color, a bleach solution can be applied to the stained area or to the entire garment to facilitate stain removal.

Cotton will typically experience minimal shrinkage in hot water the first time this is done.

Stain Removal for Polyester and Polyester Blends

There is good news for polyester lovers: since polyester is among the least absorbent of all material types, it is relatively difficult to stain items made from this fabric.

Kids sweatshirts are made from a polyester-based fleece and are the perfect warm and cozy garment to send your child to school in during the chilly autumn months. However, if your child has managed to stain a polyester t-shirt, not all is lost! The simplest way to remove a new stain from polyester is to soak the entire garment in a vinegar solution consisting of a couple of tablespoons of white vinegar in a small basin of cool water.

After soaking for 30-60 minutes, remove and launder as usual. Repeat the laundering cycle using a scented laundry detergent if the smell of vinegar persists or is bothersome.  

Stain Removal for Rayon

Though less popular than cotton, rayon is still a standard fabric used in children’s clothing. Kids polo shirts are commonly made from rayon due to its comfort, breathability, and ease of wearing. To remove a stain from rayon simply blot up any excess with a dry clean cloth. Pre-soak the stain in a solution of warm water, one-half teaspoon of dishwashing liquid and a tablespoon of vinegar for 15 minutes, rinse and use a sponge and rubbing alcohol to blot up any remaining stain before laundering.

Stain Removal for Wool

Wool is a standard material used in the construction of kid’s sweaters due to its thermo-regulating properties, as it helps children keep warm when playing outside in the cold. However, it is occasionally used in children’s t-shirts as well, as it makes an excellent base layer for activities such as skiing, hiking and skating.

An essential consideration for laundering wool is that is cannot safely be laundered at high temperatures because it shrinks when heat is applied to it. For this reason, any stain removal instructions that contain the application of heat or laundering in hot water must be disregarded with wool items, and warm water can be used instead.

Final Thoughts

So, the next time your child’s sticky lunch ends up in his lap, or her favorite condiment slides off her burger onto her shirt, use this guide and a few supplies you already have at home to salvage their favorite article of clothing.

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Have you ever noticed that, no matter how hard you try, yellow collar and underarms stains just won’t come out? Do you use all the detergent and pre-soakers in the world, but still no luck? Well you’re not alone; there are many people around the world who suffer through this as you do. The only difference is that they aren’t about to find the perfect methods to overcome these stains like you are. The following are some safe-to-use remedies which can help to lift those tough underarm and collar stains from your t-shirts.

Removing Yellow Underarm Stains

Yellow underarm stains can form from sweaty bacteria or from antiperspirant deodorants. Before trying to remove the stain, you must work out which source the stain has come from. A good rule of the thumb is:

• If its stiff and yellow, it’s sweat.
• If it’s yellowish white, or clear with a greasy feel, it’s antiperspirant.

If your shirt has succumbed to stubborn sweat stains, why not try these alternative and extra strength, pre-wash remedies below?

• Hydrogen Peroxide – Pour the hydrogen peroxide onto the stain and let it soak in for about 30 minutes. Make sure it’s full strength. It’s important to remember, however, not to use this solution on colored shirts, as it’ll cause them to go white.
• Vinegar – Pour vinegar on the stain, letting it sit for roughly 30 minutes. No need to water it down; the higher concentration, the better.
• Aspirin – One solution that you may not consider is aspirin. Although great for headaches, it can help to remove stubborn underarm stains as well. Simply dissolve 3 tablets in a half a cup of water before applying it to the stain. Let this soak for a few hours before washing it normally in the washing machine.
• Ammonia – Ammonia works incredibly fast. Simply apply it to the stain directly as a full strength concentration, and gently rub it in. There’s no need to let it soak before washing.
• Baking Soda Paste – Pour some baking soda into a cup and mix it with some water to create a thickish paste. Using a toothbrush, work it into the stain, before letting it dry for a roughly 2-3 hours. Once this is done, you can throw it in the washing machine.

Getting Sweat Stains out of Collars

Collars are one of the more common areas where stains show up, especially with men. Although you may get away with these stains on colored shirts, they don’t look great on your formal white shirt. If you have this problem with your shirts, then you’re in luck. Why not try one of the remedies below to help remove those unwanted collar stains?

• Lemon Juice – Squeeze equal parts lemon with equal parts water, and scrub your mixture into the shirt until the stain disappears before your very eyes.
• Vinegar– Get yourself 1 cup of water with 2 tablespoons of white vinegar, and apply it directly to your stain. Let this mixture sit for up to 30 minutes before washing it.
  • Baking Soda – Get yourself ¼ cup of water and add 4 tablespoons of baking soda. Dab this mixture on your stain until it starts to disappear. Once the stain is gone, simply wash it with the rest of your clothing.
  • Salt – Combine 1 cup of water with 1 tablespoon of salt, and simply take a sponge and apply it to your stain. Your stain should start to disappear. Once it has disappeared, simply throw it in your washing machine.
  • Hydrogen peroxide – Add equal amounts of hydrogen peroxide with the same amount of water before applying it to your collar stain. Let this sit for up to 30 minutes before washing. Remember, don’t use hydrogen peroxide on your colored shirts.
  • Ammonia – Dilute your ammonia with an equal amount of water before applying it on your collar stain. Once this is done, you can simply wash. It doesn’t need to sit like the other remedies.
  • Stain Formulated Laundry Detergent – One of the easiest products that many people try first is a stain formulated laundry detergent. Pre-soak your shirt for about 30 minutes prior to washing.

Conclusion

Whether it’s a stubborn collar or underarm sweat stain, by using one of the remedies above you may be able to relieve your stress when washing your clothes. Remember, tougher stains may require a few tries before they will completely disappear. For those who do try the remedies above, which one removed your stubborn stains the best?

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