How to care for your business shirts
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When you care for your shirts in the right manner, the overwhelming look is one of professionalism. On top of that, the shirts will last longer and, because you care for them so delicately, you can wear them as often as you want. Don’t allow wrinkles to make you look disheveled; instead… have perfectly stylish business shirts that you can use during work or after hours.
How to care for your business shirts
Before you start washing/drying your clothes, it’s always great to read the tag and stick to what is suggested. Before you start wearing your premium business shirt, wash it. Failing to do so can make the shirt feel stiff and it could still have chemicals on it. Be sure you use a detergent you trust and be sure your washer setting is on the gentle cycle and use lukewarm water. If you’ve got custom made business shirts, wash the shirts by hand.
Do you always dry clean your clothes because you just don’t have the time or are you just too lazy to clean your own shirts by hand? Go ahead and send them onto the dry cleaning business but be sure they launder your shirts instead of dry clean. The problem with dry cleaning is that it can turn a white business shirt a shade of yellow. Make your shirts last by forgoing the dry cleaning process. When your shirts are going out, make a note that there should be no starch or machine press.
How to lengthen the life of your business shirts
Get rid of stains – Before you start pressing and ironing your shirts, look for stains on them. If you don’t clean it before ironing, you’ll be stuck with that stain for life. Remove stains like ink with an over the counter ink stain remover or rubbing alcohol (which is a home remedy you can try). You can eradicate red wine stains by dumping white wine on the mark then cleaning in.
Dampen your shirt – If your iron isn’t very good, iron the shirt when it’s still wet. This allows you to press easily, removing all the wrinkles; plus, you’re less likely to damage the shirt.
Spray body spray/cologne on body – Don’t spray your cologne or body “smell good” on your clothes; instead, spray it on your body. Wait for the cologne to dry before you put your shirt on. Cologne/body spray stains last forever on your shirts.
Check for damages – If your shirt is need of repair, fix it. Always be on the lookout for loose buttons and threads.
Two tips to store your business shirts
Don’t waste your money by not storing your shirts properly. There are at least two tips to keep in mind that will keep your shirt looking good without the excessive ironing and washing.
Supportive hangers – When you’re hanging up your shirts, be sure you use hangers of thick plastic or wood; do not use wire hangers.
Packing seasonal shirts – If you’re storing your shirts, make sure you wash them before putting them in plastic cases since these can keep bugs and odors from getting into the bin and ruining your premium business shirts.
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