Men's dress shirts seem destined to acquire collar stains. These stains are smelly, ugly and can compromise the strength of the fabric. Collar stains are among the most difficult to remove. However, using simple and safe products already in your home can send that nasty ring around the collar packing with little effort on your part.
Instructions
1. Soak the collar stain before laundering the dress shirt by pouring undiluted distilled white vinegar directly onto the stain. Allow it to set for 15 to 20 minutes.
2. Launder the dress shirt using cold water. Any hint of a stain that may remain on the collar will be permanently set if heat is applied. Remove the damp shirt from the washer.
3. Pour 4 tbsp. of baking soda into a small mixing bowl. Add enough white vinegar to create a thick paste.
4. Apply the paste to the collar of the dress shirt, whether you can see any remaining stain or not. Rub the paste into the fabric of the garment, and let it set for 15 to 20 minutes.
5. Launder the dress shirt with cold water. The collar stain should be completely gone.
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