Stubborn dirt from shirt collar will disappear in 2 minutes! What even washing machines and expensive detergents could not do, this kitchen trick will do.

New Delhi. Every person going to office faces this problem. Shirt collar becomes black and dirty within a few days and no matter how expensive the washing machine or detergent you use, this stubborn stain does not go away. But a simple baking soda kept in your kitchen can solve this problem in just two minutes and it will cost just a few rupees.

Why does grime accumulate on the collar and how does baking soda work?

According to experts, the black dirt that accumulates on the shirt collar is actually caused by sweat and the body’s natural oil i.e. sebum. This oil penetrates deeply into the fabric fibers which ordinary detergent cannot break. Baking soda is a mild abrasive and natural cleanser that breaks down the oil layer and draws out the dirt.

Just do this – you will get a like new collar in 4 easy steps.

Take baking soda in a small bowl and prepare a thick paste by adding some water or liquid detergent to it. Spread this paste thoroughly on the dirty collar of the shirt. Now rub gently with an old toothbrush for 1 to 2 minutes, this will loosen the dirt fibers. After this, without washing with water, put the shirt directly in the washing machine and wash it normally. That’s enough.

Do this for old yellow stains on white shirts

If your shirt is white and the stain is very old and yellow, then after applying baking soda paste, sprinkle some white vinegar on top. The chemical reaction between these two will take out even the darkest yellowness and the shirt will become shiny again.