How to Remove Collar Stains

Among the numerous causes of staining on a shirt’s collars or cuffs, the most prevalent ones include body oils and sweat, hair products, makeup, cosmetics, perfume, cologne, dirt, dust, and exposure to food and beverages.

Keeping your shirt’s collar and cuff stain-free is important for a tidy appearance. For that to happen, you must know how to clean the collars and cuffs effectively and use a collar stain remover, such as Vanish, known for removing stains and keeping colors bright!

Keep reading the article to discover how to remove collar stains from shirts, guaranteeing that your attire holds a pristine and well-maintained appearance.

Before exploring the stain removal process, it is necessary to understand the common types of stains that can affect collars and cuffs. Below are some of the most common stains: 

Sweat and oil stains: 

Sweat and oil stains are discolorations on fabrics caused by sweat secretions and natural oils from the body. These stains appear particularly in areas prone to sweating, such as underarms, collars, and cuffs. 

Skin and hair product stains: 

Skin and hair product stains result from the remnants of cosmetics, lotions, oils, and styling products that adhere to fabrics. These stains often appear as greasy or waxy marks on clothes, especially around the neckline, cuffs, and collars. 

Food and beverage stains: 

Food and beverage stains result from spills and splatters of food or drinks. These stains range from simple watermarks to deeply ingrained sauce or beverage residues, often appearing on the front of shirts, collars, and sleeves. 

To remove stains from colored shirt collars and cuffs, use Vanish Oxi Action Powder. Similarly, the stain removal steps for whites remain the same, but you must use Vanish Oxi Action Crystal White Powder, which helps maintain the whiteness even after 50 washes.   

There are three methods for utilizing Vanish products to eliminate stains: Pre-treat, Soaking, and adding directly to Wash. 

Although pre-treatment and soaking are typically reserved for tough stains, the in-wash method is the simplest and can be combined with pre-treat or soaking.

INSTRUCTIONS

Option 1: Pre Treat

1. Add ¼ scoop (15g) of Vanish Oxi Action Powder in the water (MAX 40°C)

2. Stir for 30 seconds.

3. Apply the mixture directly onto the stain, rub it gently, and let it sit for 10 mins (do not allow Vanish to dry on the fabric. 

4. Wash as usual. 

Option 2: Soak

1. Add 1 scoop (60g) of Vanish Oxi Action Powder in 4L of water.

2. Stir for 30 seconds.

3. Soak colored clothes in the solution for 1h max, and for whites, it's 4h max.

4. Wash as usual. 

Option 3: Wash

Add Vanish Oxi Action Powder to your machine on top of your laundry detergent. Below are the recommended stain remover dosages:

• ½  scoop (30g) for normal stains.

• 1 scoop (60g) for tough & dried stains.

Can I use regular laundry detergent to remove collar and cuff stains?

Even though regular laundry detergent can help remove collar and cuff stains, it may not be sufficient for tough or dried stains. Therefore, either pre-treat the stain using Vanish or add it to the wash cycle to enhance the cleaning efficiency. 

What if the collar and cuff stains are old or set in?

For old or set-in collar and cuff stains, use Vanish Multi Use Liquid Stain Removal, whose Oxi Powerlift feature allows it to remove even tough dried-in stains. Follow the instructions below: 

1. Blot out as much of the stain as possible.

2. Apply Vanish Multi Use Liquid Stain Removal directly onto the stain. 

3. Leave for 10 minutes max.

4. Rub the stain as required. 

5. Wash as usual, following the care label instructions.

How can I prevent collar and cuff stains?

Some ways to prevent collar and cuff stains include:  

• Exercising good personal hygiene by removing all hair and skin products every night. 

• Use less makeup and cosmetic products. 

• Periodically wipe your neck to prevent sweat stains from soaking into your collar. 

• Wear undershirts to aid in absorbing skin cells, oils, and perspiration before they become sweat stains.