I have a white linen shirt and the collar is yellowing (I think it's sweat). How can I reverse that?

Question

I'm a little afraid to use bleach because the fabric is so dellicate

Answer 1

take it to the drycleaners. They can take out anything....and with linen you don't want to mess with it yourself!

Answer 2

Wet the stains with white vinegar and then rub in some baking soda. Use a soft tooth brush and scrub the area and let sit for 15 minutes and then wash as usual. Do not dry the shirt between stain treatments if more than once is needed.

Answer 3

You can do one of two things; OxyClean (it's powdered non-chlorine bleach) works well in a mild solution sprayed on the stain before washing delicate fabrics. You can also buy a bluing agent, they sell them in the laundry aisle with the specialty products like stain removers. They usually are in a dark blue bottle. I don't recall the brand I used, but it had a picture of an old lady on the label. I used it on delicate antique lace, and it worked great.

Answer 4

First find the same fabric for sale. Then go to a tailor. It is a relatively easy process to remove a collar and replace it with a new one. Exercise more so that you are not sweating so much. it is also a sign of a bad diet. Take care of yourself better, if not for yourself, then for those who care about you.

Answer 5

Where do you come from? Can you buy Vanish or something? That's very gentle indeed, but I have no idea what countries you can buy it in. And it WORKS.

You can buy this stuff as a powder to add in the washing machine or a spray or a bar (like soap) to use beforehand. The Vanish brand stuff comes in bright pinky-purple packaging, you can't miss it, and you get own-brand versions next to it in supermarkets. I can't remember what the proper name for the stuff is but it's something to do with pre-washing (you don't need to run a prewash cycle on your washing machine though). It's extremely gentle - you can even wash your hands in it (though that's probably not a great idea long-term).

Answer 6

there's a product they sell at the grocery store, I don't remember the name of it but it's with the laundry detergent, and clothes dye. It's specifically made to remove the yellow stains from collars and armpit areas.

Answer 7

Take it to a dry cleaners, they have special chemicals to remove stains without damaging delicate fabrics.

Answer 8

Try moistening the area with lemon juice and salt and let it sit a while before putting it in the wash.

Answer 9

Bluesoap and soak it or soap powder wash in your hand don't use bleach it can make it more yellow

Answer 10

I've heard soaking things in warm salt water will remove sweat stains, not sure if it works, I've never tried it.

Answer 11

1 cup of vinegar
1 cup of baking soda
1 cup super washing soda ( laundry booster by arm & hammer)
warm water

wash in a load will not harm other clothing in washer..