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Everyone likes to wear white or light colored shirt. This makes the look very stylish, classy and professional. But the biggest problem with these shirts is that their collar gets dirty most quickly. Especially during the summer season, sweat, dust, body oil and neck dirt accumulate on the collar and form stubborn yellow or black stains.
Many times these stains are not easily removed even after washing in the washing machine or using expensive detergent. In such a situation, many people get worried and even think of buying a new shirt. If you are also struggling with this problem, then you do not need to spend money on expensive laundry bills or new shirts. With the help of some easy things present in your kitchen and home, you can clean this stubborn dirt from the collar to a great extent. Let us know about these 5 effective home remedies:
1. Magic paste of baking soda
Baking soda proves to be very helpful in removing stubborn dirt from clothes and removing the smell of sweat.
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Method of use: Prepare a thick paste by mixing two spoons of baking soda with a little water as required.
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How to clean: Apply this paste thoroughly on the dirty collar of the shirt. Now rub (scrub) gently with the help of your fingers or an old soft toothbrush. Leave it for about 15 minutes so that the dirt becomes loose. After this, wash the shirt normally with water and detergent.
2. White Vinegar
White vinegar has acidic properties, which work to break or loosen the bonds of sweat stains and dirt on clothes.
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Method of use: Pour a little white vinegar directly onto the dirty collar area of the shirt and leave it on for 10 minutes.
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How to clean: After 10 minutes, rub the affected area gently with the help of a soft brush or clean cloth. After this wash the shirt with clean water. This method is especially effective in removing yellowness caused by sweat.
3. Natural bleach of lemon and salt
Lemon has natural bleaching properties, which help in lightening the stains, while salt acts like a scrub.
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Method of use: Squeeze the juice of a fresh lemon and add some common salt to it.
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How to clean: Apply this mixture on the dirty part of the collar and rub it gently for 2 to 3 minutes. Leave it for a few minutes and then wash the shirt as usual. Keep in mind, this method is considered most safe and effective for white and very light colored shirts.
4. Dishwashing Liquid (Usage Gel)
A large part of the dirt that accumulates on the collar is oil (sebum) secreted from our skin. Since dishwashing liquid is designed to remove oil and grease from utensils, it also works well on oily stains on clothes.
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Method of use: Apply a little dishwashing liquid directly to the blackened or yellowed area of the collar.
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How to clean: Gently scrub the stained area with an old toothbrush. Let it set for 5 to 10 minutes and then wash with clean water.
5. Miracle of white toothpaste
If the stains are not too deep and are initial, white toothpaste available at home can also be a good and quick solution to brighten the collar.
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Method of use: Apply a little white toothpaste (do not use gel paste) on the dirty part of the collar.
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How to clean: Rub it slowly with the help of a brush so that the paste penetrates deep into the fibers of the clothes. Clean it with water after 5 minutes. It is extremely useful for quickly cleaning small and light stains.
Pay special attention to these things while cleaning the collar (Important Tips)
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Avoid hard brushes: Never use a brush that is too hard or has hard clothes to clean the collar. Due to this, the fabric of the shirt can get damaged and it can tear. Always use an old toothbrush or a soft brush.
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Patch test required: Before trying any home remedy or hack on the entire shirt, do a patch test by applying it on a small or inconspicuous part of the fabric to ensure that the color of the fabric does not fade.
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Keep white clothes separate: It is always better to wash a white shirt separately from other colored clothes, so that the color of other clothes does not transfer to it.
