To effectively clean a dirty neck collar, the process involves a pre-soak followed by a regular wash.
Pre-Soaking the Collar
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Prepare the Soak: Fill a bowl with warm water and add a bit more dish soap than you would use for washing dishes.
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Soak the Collar: Place the shirt with the dirty collar into the soapy water. Ensure the collar is fully submerged.
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Soak Time: Let the collar soak for about an hour. This allows the soap to loosen the grime and stains.
Washing and Drying
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Transfer to Washing Machine: After the soak, move the shirt to your washing machine.
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Regular Wash: Wash the shirt as usual.
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Check for Stains: After the wash cycle, inspect the collar to see if the stains have been removed.
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Drying: If the stains are gone, you can toss the shirt into the dryer.
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Ironing: Once dry, iron the shirt if needed.
Following these steps should effectively remove most dirt and grime from a shirt's neck collar.
