white collared shirts- how to get the stain off collar from neck oil?

Question

My boyfriend's white collared shirts turn yellow at the collar because of the oils on his neck (he is Italian and his face gets oily). What can he do for this? Also, the same thing happens to my white bras! Anyone know what to do? I heard white vinegar, plain old soap, and Shout are all ways. Any others?

Also, he doesn't want to have to wash the shirt after every use. So anything that I can do to them without having to wash them every time?

Answer 1

I feel your pain.

My husband is a waiter, and has to wear uber-starched WHITE shirts to work every day. And, as you can surely guess, he gets everything from marinara, to coffee, to tea, to wine, and even rarely a bloodstain on them. Not to mention the "ring around the collar" problem that occurs from sweating/oils.

What I have found particularly effective at removing nearly ALL stains on his shirts is OxyClean in excessive amounts, mixed with hot, hot water.

I generally double or triple the recommended usage of the powdered OxyClean (I like to use 3 or 4 of the big scoops), place it and the clothes into the washer, set the washer to soak, let the washer agitate a little, then stop it and let the shirts soak for a few hours. Overnight soaking is better if you have really nasty stains to get rid of.

The good thing about OxyClean is that you CAN use excessive amounts of it AND soak your clothes for extended periods of time without harming or yellowing the fabric, such as occurs with bleach. It is safe enough for bras, baby clothes, and lace, but it is tough enough to get even waiter's work shirts looking new.

Good Luck!!!

Answer 2

The following might help.

1.WASH the shirts after each use. If they are done by the laundry and starched (I'm guessing that's the reason for wearing them more than once.) I would wash and press them at home in between the laundry and starching. The starch stays in the fabric even through another washing. In regard to the stained bras, I personally NEVER buy or wear white undergarments. The nude shades never have a problem.

2.Saturate and press the collars with spray sizing. Then the oils will soak into the sizing instead of the fabric.

3.I make my own spray stain soak by putting 1/2 to 1 cup of liquid tide into a spray bottle filled with water. My husband sprays all of his stains, like collars before he throws them into the laundry hamper.

4.I just remembered what I had to do when my son worked at McDonald's in High School. Add 1/4 cup of Cascade dish washing powder to the washer and very hot water. It is made to eliminate proteins, of course that's what lots of stains are. Give this a try. He worked the grill and it took out ALL of the greasy stains. It works great when you wash running shoes also.

He has worn starched dress shirts for 40 years with no problem using these suggestions.

Answer 3

Use dish soap on the problem areas. Rub the soap in really good and then toss in the washer. It is also better to air dry these items because the heat from the dryer will help to set the stains permanently.

Good luck!

Answer 4

try using whiteners for lingerie that r available in the market n for the shirt collar first use a washing bar or a stain remover stick like vanish before washing them.

Answer 5

You can try CLR, Dish washing liquid or a bit of bleach mixed with water, sprayed on the collar.

Answer 6

Try Oxy Clean Stainfighter.

Answer 7

Use a bleach stick or pre-wash, let sit a while before washing them.

Answer 8

First, to keep this from happening as frequently, WASH, and do it well with soap. Then use bleach for those stubborn stains.

Answer 9

Use baby shampoo. Shampoo is formulated to break up body oils.

Answer 10

Dawn (dish detergent)