How to Remove Ring Around the Collar From Blue Shirts
A ring around your collar is not only an indication of a long hard day, but of excessive sweating. Sweat and body oils have a tendency to wreak havoc on clothing and no matter what color the apparel is, these rings still manage to stand out. If your blue shirt is sporting a new look, one you don't particularly care for, steps will need to be taken to restore your shirts collar to its original state. Does this Spark an idea?
Things You'll Need
- Ammonia
- Bleach-free detergent
- Spray bottle
- Clean cloth
- 3 percent hydrogen peroxide
- White vinegar
Instructions
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Mix two parts ammonia with one part bleach-free detergent in a spray bottle and shake it gently to mix it.
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Lay shirt on a flat surface so the collar is easily accessible.
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Spray the collar with the solution to saturate it.
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Use a clean cloth to work the solution into the stain.
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Allow the area to soak for at least five minutes before laundering it as usual with a bleach-free detergent.
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Remove the shirt from the washing machine and visually inspect it for signs of the stain. If the stain is gone, you are safe to put it into the dryer; if not, lay it out on a flat surface again to work on it more.
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Dip a clean cloth in 3 percent hydrogen peroxide and rub the stain with it to cover it.
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Dip a clean cloth in ammonia and apply it over the hydrogen peroxide.
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Allow the collar to soak for two to five minutes.
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Rinse the collar under clean running water and wring it out gently with your hands to expel the excess moisture.
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Dip a clean cloth in white vinegar and rub it all over the area to saturate it.
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Allow the collar to soak for two to five minutes.
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Launder the garment again with bleach-free detergent.
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Tips & Warnings
Avoid drying the shirt until the stain is gone. Otherwise, the stain set in permanently.
Bleach and ammonia combined can release toxic fumes, as can bleach and vinegar. Be sure that the detergent you use is bleach-free.
