Brilio.net - Washing collared shirts is often more challenging than other clothes. This is due to the accumulation of stains that usually appear on the collar due to sweat on the neck when the shirt is worn. Especially for those who often do outdoor activities, blackish stains on the collar of the shirt easily appear.
Black stains on shirt collars can usually only be removed if washed with bleach, because regular detergent is not effective enough to remove them. Bleach is known to be effective in dealing with stubborn stains because it contains stronger chemicals than regular detergent. However, the use of bleach is often avoided because it can damage the fabric fibers if used too often.
For those who avoid using bleach, there is a trick shared by a young mother on the YouTube account Queen azzahra family. This trick can be done by adding one kitchen ingredient, offering an alternative solution to deal with stains on shirt collars.
How to remove black stains from shirt collars.
The first thing to prepare is a small basin. Then, add citric acid and liquid detergent to taste. Not only that, add 1 tbsp of dish soap. Yup, this dish soap is the main kitchen ingredient to practice this trick to remove black stains on the collar of the shirt.
Then, dissolve the three cleaning ingredients with 1 ladle of hot water. Stir well, then soak the clothes that have black stains on the collar in the mixture. Let it sit for a while so that the stains can be easily removed.
"I soaked these clothes for 3 hours, the longer the better," said the owner of the YouTube account Queen azzahra family, quoted by BrilioFood on Wednesday (18/12).
photo: YouTube/Queen azzahra family
After soaking, rub the entire shirt until the stain is gone. To make the stain easier to remove from the shirt, especially in the collar area, the owner of the YouTube account Queen azzahra family said, she often rubs it with bar soap.
photo: YouTube/Queen azzahra family
After rubbing, rinse the clothes with clean water until there is no more soap left. Finally, just dry the clothes using the washing machine spinner or dry them in the sun manually. See, the collar of the shirt that originally had black stains is shiny again, right?
photo: YouTube/Queen azzahra family
So, are you interested in trying this trick to remove black spots on your shirt collar or do you have other tricks? Peeking at Queen Azzahra Family's YouTube upload, in addition to receiving many enthusiastic comments from netizens, this video has also been watched up to 10 thousand times.
How to use citric acid to clean kitchen utensils.
You can wash many kitchen utensils with a mixture of water and apple cider vinegar or water with added citric acid. Here's how to use it to clean kitchen utensils.
1. Pots and pans.
Citric acid solution can help remove stubborn grease and stains from pots and pans.
2. Kitchen knife.
Cleaning the knife with a solution of citric acid can help remove unpleasant odors and sterilize the surface.
3. Cutting board.
Citric acid solution is effective for cleaning cutting boards from food residue and removing unpleasant odors.
4. Blender.
After using the blender, you can wash it with water and citric acid solution to remove food residue and odors.
5. Microwave.
Cleaning the microwave with a solution of citric acid can help remove stains and unpleasant odors.
6. Stainless steel faucets and surfaces.
You can rub the citric acid solution on the faucet and stainless steel surfaces to remove stains and make them shine.
7. Refrigerator.
Citric acid solution can also be used to clean the refrigerator and remove unpleasant odors.
Be sure to wash all furniture with clean water after using the citric acid solution to remove any acid residue. Also, always do a small test first on an inconspicuous surface to ensure no damage occurs.