How to Iron a Dress Shirt With Permanent Collar Stays
Collar stays prop up a collar neatly and keep you looking sharp. They keep the collar points pointed. Usually, collar stays can be removed and inserted back in after a wash and iron. But unfortunately, some collar stays cannot be removed, which causes a problem. If ironed, collar stays can melt or ruin a shirt. For that reason, you must work around the collar stays. Does this Spark an idea?
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Instructions
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Place your shirt on the ironing board, and iron it as usual. Make sure to press the cuffs, but avoid pressing the collar for now.
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Straighten out the collar on the ironing board, and press the collar down. Try to avoid any contact with the iron and the collar stays.
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Steam over the area with the collar stays until it is warm (not hot) and slightly damp.
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Bring the clapper over, and press it down over the corner of the collar. Press it on both corners until they are stiff and sharp. If you do not have a clapper, you can also try pressing it with your fingers.
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Tips & Warnings
Make sure the stays never get too hot. For the most part, though, try to purchase shirts with removable collar stays. They are easier to press, and removable collar stays are one mark of a good shirt.
