How to Wash Men's Dress Shirts

A sharp looking dress shirt looks fabulous on any man. There is nothing more sophisticated than a crisp, white shirt on a professional business man. Learning how to take care of that shirt is essential. Correct washing and pressing techniques can make your shirt look much more spectacular. On the flip side, a poorly washed dress shirt looks very tacky. Men and women should both be able to successfully wash any type of shirt.

Difficulty: Moderate

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Stain stick
• Steam iron

1. Search for stains before you wash your shirt. Common stain locations are on the collar, cuffs and right down the front.

2. Rub your stain stick on located stains immediately. The quicker you act on a stain, the better chance you will have of getting it to come out.

3. Turn your washing machine temperature dial to luke warm. Use the gentle cycle on dress shirt.

4. Lay flat to dry or place in dryer with tumble dry--no heat. This is to prevent the shirt from shrinking.

5. Press with steam iron to give that crisp, finished look. The steam will help protect the fabric.

Tips & Warnings

• Wash a new shirt before wearing to make the fabric softer and remove manufacturer chemicals.
• Do not dry-clean dress shirts. The material could turn yellow.

Resources

• Mens Fashion Tips