What laundry pretreatment works best for collar dirt on shirts?

Answer 1

You don't need a expensive pretreatment just use Pat away water-soluble stains

You can lift out many water-soluble stains -- including beer, orange and other fruit juices, black coffee or tea, and vomit --from your cotton-blend clothing by patting the spot with a cloth or towel moistened with undiluted white vinegar just before placing it in the wash. For large stains, you may want to soak the garment overnight in a solution of 3 parts vinegar to 1 part cold water before washing.


Unset old stains

Older, set-in stains will often come out in the wash after being pretreated with a solution of 3 tablespoons white vinegar and 2 tablespoons liquid detergent in 1 quart (1 liter) warm water. Rub the solution into the stain, then blot it dry before washing.


Sponge out serious stains

Cola, hair dye, ketchup, and wine stains on washable cotton blends should be treated as soon as possible (that is, within 24 hours). Sponge the area with undiluted vinegar and launder immediately afterward. For severe stains, add 1-2 cups vinegar to the wash cycle as well.
Pretreat perspiration stains

Want to see those sweat marks disappear from shirts and other garments? Just pour a bit of vinegar directly onto the stain, and rub it into the fabric before placing the item in the wash. You can also remove deodorant stains from your washable shirts and blouses by gently rubbing the spot with undiluted vinegar before laundering.

Good Luck !

Answer 2

If it is just sweat and dirt, ERA PLUS. Put it on straight and use an old toothbrush to scrub a little. Let it stand for about an hour, then wash. If there is oil in with the dirt, try 409 household cleaner or Dawn original dish soap. Same process, put it on straight and scrub in and let sit an hour or so. (Don't leave overnight as sometimes the soap dye will leave a stain.) I learned this at home from my mother and then again as a Dry Cleaning operations manager for 3 years. We had special spot cleaners but for home use, the above works!

Answer 3

There is a household cleaner called Mean Green that you can use as a pretreatment. It works wonderfully! Be careful though.... it can fade some colors. i would not use it on dark purples or reds. Also, that tide to go pen is really good if you can get it on the spot right away. Another one that had NEVER failed me is Grandma's Secret Spot Remover. It can be a little hard to find though. I have mostly seen it in fabric shops and craft stores. I would imagine you could find it online pretty easily. That stuff gets out EVERYTHING!

Answer 4

It has to be the good old fashioned soap bar. Soak the shirt or other clothes with bad stains in cold water first . then give a good rub with the soap, leave like this free from the water for 1/2 hr or so then back to the cold water , give a rub then add more soap and straight into the machine leaving the soap on.If you can when they have been washed hang them out side in the sun as the sun will bleach out the stain the natural way and leave your clothes whiter than white, also great for using on all colors , if you want to keep your colored clothes from fading wash them inside out and hang them out the same way

Answer 5

Try shampoo. It sounds funny, but when your think about it the dirt on the collar is the same as what's in your hair. Take a squirt of shampoo ( one without conditioner ) rub it into the collar, let it set for a few minutes, then wash as usual.

Answer 6

I don't know how you could clean it, but I know what would stop that ring around your collar. You have to rub some baby powder in the collar before putting on the shirt. It works like a charm and you can use it on any color.

Answer 7

The stain stick is good for almost everything I tried it for so far! But if all else fails... shampoo for OILY hair! Takes the greasy grime off real well! Scrub it a bit with an old toothbrush and toss it in the wash!

Answer 8

Stain Stick by Spray 'n Wash.

Answer 9

dish washing liquid spread across the collar

Answer 10

i've got got here upon first mild dish detergent scrubbed in and allowed to sit down down for slightly is as effectual as taking the laudry detergent and scrubbing that for the time of and permitting to sit down down. you're coping with oil stains and detergents are the main suitable "oil breaker."