Wash shirts quickly and efficiently

The shirt is both a festive and casual clothing for men. In a clean and perfectly ironed shirt, the man feels confident and solid, so it is so important to know what the proper washing of the shirts should be so that they do not lose their attractiveness.

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Types of shirts and their common problems

Men's shirts are sewn from various materials:

1. The most common of these is cotton. A shirt made of light, environmentally friendly material is preferred by lovers of natural fabrics.

Important! Flax is a natural fiber, but the surface of such a material is coarser. Therefore, the washing of shirts of this type should be performed in such a way as to soften the fabric somewhat, but to do so without damaging the fabric structure.

2. Many men prefer mixed-type shirts. Shirts made from cotton and viscose are very popular. Such shirts are very easy to wash, iron, serve for a long time.
3. Very light and elegant shirts made of silk and satin, for the body they are almost not noticeable.

Important! If you often have to wear such clothes, you may be interested in our following publications:

• How to choose the color of the shirt to the pants?
• How to determine shirt size for men?
• How to choose a tie for a shirt?

Despite the variety, all shirts have one common problem areas:

• Collar.
• Cuffs.
• Armpits.

Important! The collar and cuffs become very contaminated very quickly due to dust, exhaust gases, and other particles in the air. In addition, in the process of active movement, excitement, men sweat, as a result - traces in the armpits, which subsequently become rough, change the color of their clothes.

Wash problem areas is not so easy, because in the process of friction, creases, abrasions, and pollution form, which sometimes remain so. That's why you need to approach the washing of shirts responsibly, with knowledge of the matter.

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General rules for washing shirts

The durability of the appearance of the shirt is affected by some nuances that must be taken into account, namely:

1. Before starting to wash a new shirt, look at the label with the legend. They will inform you about the temperature of washing, drying, ironing, as well as the composition of the material of the garment. It will be easier for you to figure out if you adopt our decoding of characters on clothes.
2. Change shirts daily, wash often so that sweat and dirt spots do not fit into the fabric structure.
3. Determining if shirts can be washed in a washing machine is simple. To do this, consider the characteristics of the material and the recommended methods of handling a particular fabric.
4. The washing should be preceded by a preparatory phase, namely:
   • Sort all things by color scheme and type of fabric.
   • Carefully read the labels on the clothes. Sometimes the same fabric requires different care, depending on the composition of the additional fibers. In more detail, we set out all the rules for caring for materials in the article “How to wash clothes from different fabrics?”.
   • Check clothing for stubborn stains. Put the problem things separately. For them cook stain remover or bleach.
   • If you plan to wash your shirts in the washing machine, fasten all the buttons on the items of clothing, remove the cufflinks and check the pockets for small items.
   • Treat any dirt on the cuffs and collar with special tools.
5. To improve the quality of washing, soak the product in soapy water for half an hour. Use laundry soap and powder designed for washing products of this type of fabric. When soaking, brush the problem areas with a brush to wash the product in a gentle manner.

Important! If at hand there is no special means for removing stains, then soak the product in a solution of powder, a spoonful of soda and a few drops of ammonia.

Consider how to properly wash a white shirt and any other color manually and using a machine.

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Hand wash shirts

When working with delicate fabrics, it is better to act manually, as this is the safest and most gentle method of washing.

Proceed as follows:

1. Type in a basin of warm water.
2. Add detergent to the water: powder or gel.
3. Foam the washing solution well.
4. Soak the product in a basin for half an hour.
5. Treat problem areas with laundry soap. You can use for this purpose a brush with a soft short hair, but without fanaticism.
6. Wash the shirt with your hands.
7. Rinse thoroughly in cold water.
8. Without twisting, hang the shirt on the shoulders so that the glass water.
9. Dry the product in the fresh air: on the street or on the balcony.

Important! If you need to wash a white shirt:

• Add a little bleach to the washing solution. This tool will help get rid of the gray shade that appeared from long-term wear.
• Traditional starches also give a good effect, after which the fabric is covered with a protective layer and looks fresh and flawlessly white. How to do it, as well as a selection of recipes, see in a separate article "How to starch things?".

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Machine wash shirt

1. Before sending shirts to the washing machine, take care of safety - both the machine and the shirt:
   • Button the cuffs of the shirt and all the other buttons.
   • Check the pockets.
   • Check the car for dirty colored things in its bowels, because one small, but very inappropriate thing can ruin the entire washing process.
   • Cuff the sleeves and the collar of the shirt with soap and soap and leave for a while.
2. Having prepared the shirts for washing, put them in the drum, adding half the detergent.
3. Add the rest of the detergent by mixing it with emollients.
4. Select the appropriate mode. It is better to choose a gentle mode, for which a low heating temperature and a lower rotation speed are provided.
5. Start the washing process, and additionally turn on the “No spin” function.
6. After washing, hang the shirt to fresh air, after hanging it on the shoulders.

Important! Silk and satin products do not tolerate spinning at all, therefore, first wrap a delicate shirt in a terry towel to get rid of excess moisture, and then hang it.

Useful Tips

In order to wash the shirt in a quality automatic and safe machine, you must strictly adhere to the recommendations on the label, and additionally take into account the following points:

1. The water temperature in any case should not exceed 40 degrees.
2. Use manual or delicate mode, even if the clothing manufacturer does not require it.
3. Spin and dryer must be turned off, and the remaining moisture must be removed manually.
4. Dry the product in natural conditions, away from heating appliances.
5. To quickly get rid of persistent stains on problem areas (cuffs and collar), use the following tools:
   • Professional drugs like Vanish.
   • Laundry soap.
   • Talc - for white fabric. Moisten the problem area and sprinkle it with talcum powder. Gently wipe the area until the dirt is removed.
   • Hydrogen peroxide + soap.Grate 4 tbsp of laundry soap, dilute it with water and add 2 tbsp. tablespoons 3% peroxide. Rub the composition of the problem areas. After half an hour, wash your shirt.
6. Treat the shiny areas of the shirt before soaking with the following composition: 1 tbsp. tablespoon of salt, 4 tbsp. tablespoons of water, 4 tbsp. tablespoons of ammonia.

Important! When wiping stains from problem areas, use a thick lining, such as a glass jar. In this case, the matter will not deform and stretch during processing.

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How to wash a white shirt?

A white shirt or blouse is a very beautiful thing, elegant and stylish, but, unfortunately, not practical. Even with a careful toe, over time, the white shirt acquires a grayish tint, and the collar and cuffs appear worn, stains appear on them.

To ensure that your white shirt always looks perfect, follow these tips and tricks:

1. Wash your white shirt daily. For daily care, a quick wash regime will be enough.
2. If the shirt has lost its whiteness, then add bleach to the powder during washing.
3. If soft bleaches are no longer able to cope with the gray tint, soak the product in a solution of a special tool designed for bleaching. In order not to spoil the fabric, dilute the product strictly according to the instructions and clearly adhere to the time for soaking.
4. Wash white products at a temperature of 40-60 degrees.
5. If there are spots on a white shirt, use a stain remover - in the form of a spray, paste or liquid. Apply the product for contamination and leave for the time specified in the instructions. After stain treatment, wash and rinse the product thoroughly. Otherwise, instead of a stain from food or drink, a trace of stain remover will remain.
6. If even pre-soaking before washing does not help whiten problem areas: collars and cuffs, then use hand wash to solve the problem:
   • Soak the shirt for 1.5-2 hours in warm water with soapy water.
   • Thoroughly soap the problem areas with household soap.
   • Leave the shirt on for 15-20 minutes.
   • Wipe contaminated areas with your hands.
   • If this does not help, then lather again and rub with a soft brush.
   • Repeat several times.
   • Wash your shirt in a typewriter.

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How to wash linen shirts?

To properly wash a linen shirt, first of all, you need to decide on a detergent:

• The linen product can be washed in ordinary powder.
• Colored linen is washed with a thin cloth.
• If stable spots have formed or the fabric has turned yellow, then a little bleach must be added to the powder, but not chlorine-containing, as this is prohibited.

Important! Linen fabrics are able to shrink after washing, so to avoid such a problem, choose a product of only a high-quality manufacturer. Such clothes are made from longer fibers, have strong plexus and a flat surface, deep color. A quality shirt will serve you for many years, in addition, most products are specially processed before sale to eliminate the possibility of shrinkage.

Useful Tips:

1. Do not twist linen shirts. Spread them out and smooth them, giving them the necessary shape.
2. For flax, drying is very dangerous. Keep an eye on this, otherwise the fabric will lose its natural moisture, become brittle and tear.

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Many prefer not to complicate their lives with worries and use the services of the nearest laundry or dry cleaning service. However, systematic dry cleaning or washing of shirts causes irreparable harm to the fabric of the product. Therefore, if you want to keep your favorite shirt for as long as possible, then master the simple principles and rules of washing at home, described in the article. In a clean and impeccable shirt, you will be simply irresistible - someone who knows how to properly care for shirts will keep everything in perfect condition.