How to Get a Stain Out of an NFL Jersey
Boys and men alike love NFL jerseys for the demonstration of team loyalty and for the easy wardrobe choice a jersey offers. Team jerseys aren't inexpensive and the purchase is quite an investment. Properly caring for and maintaining the good condition of a team jersey is essential in prolonging the lifespan of the shirt. Getting stains out of jerseys is a simple process. Because of the durability of the jersey fabric, it can be washed with a regular load of clothes in cold water making cleaning a breeze. Does this Spark an idea?
Things You'll Need
- Laundry stain pre-treater
- Laundry booster
- Wash machine
- Clothes detergent
Instructions
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Treat the stain on the jersey with a spray pre-treater. Allow the formula to soak into the fabric for the manufacturer's recommended amount of time.
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Place the jersey into the wash machine with like colored clothing or with a towel of the same colors on the appropriate setting for the load size. Washing it with a towel will help pad it from agitator damage.
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Add the manufacturer's recommended amount of laundry detergent to the wash load and wash the jersey in cold water.
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Add a laundry booster according to the manufacturer's recommendations for the size laundry load you are washing.
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Hang the jersey to drip dry on a clothesline or hanger. Hanging a jersey to dry ensures that the logos and stitched numbers, and lettering will not shrink or pucker.
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Tips & Warnings
From How to Wash Authentic Jerseys: "I'll let the washer continue filling and start to agitate for about 1 minute. This allows everything to get mixed and the jerseys are able to get completely covered in the soapy solution. Now you turn the washer off. Let them set for however long you like. If really dirty, let set a few hours. After they set, start the washer and let it run its regular cycle."
Do not bleach the jersey or dry it in a clothes dryer. Drying in a clothes dryer may not shrink the durable jersey fabric, but it can lead to shrinking of the letters and numbers and thread used to sew them onto the jersey.
