How to Wash Dress Shirts & Keep Them Fresh | Clean Guy
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Men's Care Guide
How To Wash Dress Shirts And Keep Them Sharp.
Wash dress shirts without wrecking them. Water temp, collar-odor pretreating and the detergent that keeps cotton crisp and lightly scented.
6-Enzyme
Heavy-Duty
Heavy-Duty
100 Loads +
100 Dryer Sheets
100 Dryer Sheets
Cold-Water
Clean
Clean
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No Residue
No Residue
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Men's Care Guide
Crisp, Clean, Long-Lasting
Dress shirts take a beating at the collar and cuffs, where body oils build up and yellow over time. A careful routine keeps them sharp and fresh, with a light masculine scent that suits the wardrobe.
Men's Care Guide
The Routine
Dress shirts take a beating at the collar and cuffs, where body oils build up and yellow over time. A careful routine keeps them sharp and fresh, with a light masculine scent that suits the wardrobe.
01
Pre-Treat Collars
Dab detergent directly on the collar and cuffs and let it sit 5 to 10 minutes to break down oils.
02
Wash In Cold
Cold water with an enzyme detergent cleans well and protects color and fabric.
03
Do Not Overload
Give shirts room so they rinse clean and wrinkle less.
04
Dry With Care
Remove promptly and hang or press. Light scent keeps them fresh in the closet.
Heavy-Duty, Even In Cold Water
The 6-Enzyme Cleaning System
Sweat and gym funk live deep in synthetic fibers, which is why a shirt can still smell after a wash. Six targeted enzymes break that down at the source, then rinse low-suds and clean in HE and standard machines.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get the collar ring out of dress shirts?
Pre-treat the collar and cuffs with detergent, let it sit 5 to 10 minutes, then wash. Enzymes break down the body oils that cause it.
Should I wash dress shirts in hot or cold water?
Cold with an enzyme detergent cleans well and protects color and fabric.
How do I keep dress shirts smelling fresh?
Use a lightly scented, layered detergent and store them clean and dry.
Can I machine wash dress shirts?
Most cotton shirts, yes. Check the care label and avoid overloading.
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