Brilio.net - Many people wear collared shirts for daily activities because they are considered neater and more formal. But behind its appearance, shirt collars are also often a nest for stains, you know. These stains are usually caused by sweat released by the body and then sticking to the collar.
The part of the collar that is attached to the neck will also get wet when you sweat. If you don't clean it immediately, the stain will stick and over time the color will turn yellow and even turn black . If the stain has already left, washing it with soap or detergent is not effective.
A number of people also choose to vigorously brush the part of the collar that has stubborn stains . But unfortunately, this can also risk damaging the fabric fibers, you know.
But you don't need to worry because there are still other tricks you can do to remove black spots on your shirt collar. This trick was shared by YouTube user Roemah Almini.
In one of his video uploads, he admitted that he removed the black stain on the collar of his shirt without brushing it. He also only relies on 1 kitchen ingredient that is easy to get.
An easy way to remove black stains on your shirt collar using just 1 kitchen ingredient.
"I will share another easy tip for cleaning a stained shirt collar. It's easy to clean, just use one ingredient and it will definitely save more energy," he said, as reported by BrilioFood from Roemah Almini's YouTube on Saturday (6/4).
photo: YouTube/Roemah Almini
First of all, prepare the clothes to be washed. Also prepare the kitchen ingredient which is the main key, namely dishwashing soap. If so, immediately apply dish soap to the entire collar of the stained shirt.
"After applying it, you don't need to brush it. To wash it in a washing machine, just put the clothes straight into the machine," he explained.
photo: YouTube/Roemah Almini
After being washed in the washing machine, the clothes look clean and bright again. The black stain on the collar of the shirt has also completely disappeared. Apart from using a washing machine, this YouTube user also shared a trick for washing stained shirt collars manually without a washing machine.
photo: YouTube/Roemah Almini
"If you wash by hand, just like before, just rub dish soap on the stain," he added.
Next, let it sit for about 5 minutes. Only after that, the collar of the shirt is checked while adding a little water. Then rinse the clothes until clean, then dry them.
"And as a result, the stains also disappeared," he concluded.
How about it, this trick is quite easy and saves energy, right? Since it was uploaded in February 2022, this video of tricks for removing black spots on shirt collars has been viewed 17 thousand times.
How to wash clothes so they don't stretch easily.
So that clothes don't stretch easily when washed, you can follow the following steps.
1. Separate clothes.
Separate clothes by color and type of material. Wash clothes of the same color and similar materials together to avoid friction that can cause stretching.
2. Use cold water.
Use cold or lukewarm water to wash clothes. Hot water can make clothing fibers more susceptible to stretching.
3. Use a gentle detergent.
Choose a detergent that is gentle and does not contain harsh ingredients that can damage clothing fibers. Avoid using too much detergent.
4. Avoid washing too hard.
Avoid washing clothes too vigorously, especially when rubbing or wringing clothes. This can damage the fibers and cause them to stretch.
5. Use a gentle wash cycle.
Choose a gentle wash cycle or one specifically for sensitive clothes so that they are not exposed to too much friction.
6. Don't leave it in the dryer for too long.
If you use a clothes dryer, don't leave clothes in it for too long. Remove the clothes from the dryer while they are still slightly damp and let them dry naturally.
7. Don't brush your clothes too often.
Avoid brushing clothes too often, especially clothes made from materials that are prone to stretching, such as wool or silk.
8. Correct storage.
Store clothes properly after washing. Don't hang clothes for too long or in a place that is too hot, as this can cause the fabric to stretch.