Here's the Secret to Keeping Your White Shirts...White!

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00:00 White Shirts: Introduction
White shirts are a foundational item in a Classic wardrobe but chances are if you own a white shirt, you’ve already had some experience with the difficulty of keeping them white.
Please note that this video is not about cleaning more general stains from white shirts.
01:20 Why Do White Shirts Discolor?
Discoloration on white shirts can assume a few forms from a general yellow or gray dinginess on the entire shirt to yellow patches in particular areas. The main culprit is body oils and sweat that settle into the shirt’s fabric and eventually become stains.
03:43 Removing Localized Stains
This will likely be concentrated around problem areas like armpits, collars, or cuffs. We’ll begin by applying a cleaning and whitening product directly to the stain. You can use specialized products or diluted liquid or powder detergent mixed with water.
If you prefer a more natural or homemade approach, you can use undiluted white vinegar or make a cleaning paste out of baking soda and water or hydrogen peroxide.
For particularly tough stains or stains that are old and thoroughly set, you can also use a bleach alternative that has many of the cleaning and whiting properties of chlorine bleach but won’t seriously damage most fabrics.
06:25 Removing General Discoloration
For situations in which the entire shirt seems to be discolored which sometimes happens with older, well-worn shirts, you can remove the yucky yellow or grimy gray with a revitalizing wash to restore the shirt’s original whiteness.
One of the easiest cleaning products to use will be a detergent specifically formulated for white fabrics. You can also use about two cups of baking soda.
09:10 20 Quick Tips - 1. Wear an undershirt
2. Don’t forget to scrub your neck
3. Don’t apply personal products directly onto fabrics
4. Spritz shirts with lemon juice before wearing them
5. Pretreat shirts after wearing.
6. Wash white shirts more regularly
7. Quickly handle any stains
8. Pretreat before washing
9. Wash shirts inside out
10. Wash whites separately
11. Use a detergent formulated for whites
12. Use the right amount of detergent
13. Avoid fabric softeners
14. Consider an extra rinse cycle
15. Wash in sufficiently hot water
16. Don’t overload the washer
17. Clean your washer
18. Dry on the gentle cycle or in the sun
19. Be aware of hard water
20. Store white shirts properly
We hope that you enjoyed learning both how to restore the whiteness of white shirts and how to keep them white.
18:00 Outfit Rundown

[@inquisitorholt8782]

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[@deltasquared7777]

Best way to wash white shirts making shirts really white is using an oxygen releasing detergent such as Oxyclean in hot water. The active oxygen releasing ingredient in Oxyclean is sodium percarbonate which releases oxygen in hot water, with sodium carbonate (otherwise known as washing soda) as a decomposition product. For heavy biological stains such as yellowed collars and armpits, the ultimate stain removing material is Alconox, which is based on enzymatic action that breaks down protein stain by cleavage of the protein molecule. Since its action is enzymatic, and enzyme protein cleavage is a fairly slow chemical reaction it is best to soak the shirt for a fair period of time, (hours). Alconox is fairly expensive and it is usually sufficient to spray only the stanined areas, folowed by washing (peferably with soaking) using a peroxide/percarbonate detergent in hot water.. (do not use these materials to wash wool or silk, which are protein fibers--pure sodium carbonate for washing can be bought in bulk which is what I do; it is generally color safe and usually brightens colors)

[@rogerr.8507]

how to remove mildew stains?

[@megansingerlcsw2116]

Woman here. Dr. Bronner's concentrated Sal Suds does wonders for removing stains of all sorts: grease, yellowing on shirts, dirt, blood, etc.

[@mercedesbenzs600bash]

Much appreciated...

[@docloftis]

Here’s another tip… When you wash your whites, be sure if you have hard water that you regularly clean your washing machine filters which can trap rust particles. These often leave orange spots on white garments if you’re not careful. Also, when you’re done washing them hang them outside for the sun to do a full natural whitening process.

[@willsault3924]

My favorite comment was that in order to reduce neck stains, one should wash their neck! Having gone through basic training I can attest to the fact that some guys need to be told to wash their nooks and crannies. 😂

[@jessicaholland]

😂😂😂

[@piccalillipit9211]

I switched to a keto diet cos I had an insulin production problem, one of the weird side affects was my shirt collars STOPPED getting dirty. So much so I could not tell if I had worn them or not.

[@TheRealE.B.]

My spouse kept throwing out "ruined" shirts before we learned that antiperspirant was the culprit.

[@sensemaya1]

I always use soda crystals in every wash and use white vinegar instead of fabric conditioner. Separate whites from colours and don't keep washing at low temperatures. This also keeps the washing machine in good nick. Sunlight is also good for natural bleaching. Great video.

[@ivanlazarev6414]

I like how Preston enunciates and doesn't rush forward slurring one's speech. Good show!

[@DenisZaharenko]

Excellent. I was waiting for this.

[@frankface7288]

One word..... Dawn. As many have stated wash as soon as possible (within 12hrs). Concentrated Dawn dish soap cuts through grease and oil like a champ. The blue color dye added to many laundry detergents is there to brighten whites. Treat stains directly with Dawn, massage into fabric with finger. I hand wash all my garments in a sink using dawn for soaking. When it comes to whites and light colors I always spot treat and soak as soon as I take them off. For any stain that stubbornly persists on whites I use a tiny drop of shoe cleaner and brush it in with a tooth brush adding water as I go so the product spreads out. I keep a small visine type eye dropper vessel filled with dawn in my bag at all times. The faster you treat any stain the better.

[@BoulderCreek77]

Great video once again fellas. Some good tips for sure. Keep up all the good work. Cheers!

[@MarcPagan]

You guys continue to be awesome!

[@aldobega2649]

Brilliantly made! Great tips! Awesome outfit Preston! Bravo!

[@supersonique001]

My trick is pre-treatment of collars etc. with your hair shampoo, works beautifully !

[@Riddlemewalker]

Bluing! I recall my mother had a bottle of that. Nice tips!

[@_thomas1031]

This video is SO needed by myself right now!!lol👏

[@bustysaintclair]

never heard of bluing before, will have to give it a go

[@JWomack]

I've dabbled with all these methods and they do work to one degree or another. Once fool-proof method for me is using RIT Color Remover or RIT White Wash. The products are very similar - in fact the ingredients seem to be the same. The stove-top method is superior to simply adding it to the wash IMO. I have rescued several shirts, including one of my formal pique shirts that was washed (not by me, grrr) AFTER a load of colors but somehow still picked up a pink hue from the previous load. The shirt was properly pink and IMMEDIATELY turned super white again when submerging in the RIT product. The process is not for the faint of heart; the area needs to be well-ventilated and a mask is also recommended, but it works.

[@aldobega2649]

That’s amazing! Best tip so far!!!

[@yourlocaldoomer]

From personal experience, fabric softener ruins anything I wash it with. If you wash waistcoats/jackets/coats without fabric softener, it will be fine. Sure, you may have to iron it out a bit but I have no choice because there isn't any dry cleaning place even remotely near me. DO NOT USE FABRIC SOFTENER WITH THICK COTTON YOUR CLOTHS WILL NEVER BE THE SAME AGAIN

[@carbonado2432]

what does it do??

[@sensemaya1]

@@carbonado2432 Coats fabric in a waxy substance. Clogs dispenser drawer and other stuff you can google. Best to use white vinegar. It doesn't make your clothes smell of vinegar and is good for your machine. I don't like my clothes smelling of fragrance as I have my own colognes for that.

[@yourlocaldoomer]

@@carbonado2432 It eats away at the stuff I put in it, so there's just teeny tiny cotton fibers that get built up on the fabric. I guess it's supposed to be "soft"

[@georgevavoulis4758]

Even white vinegar ?

[@georgevavoulis4758]

In my neighborhood people use so much fabric softener the streets smell like perfume just by walking by you can fabric softener

[@mtvdvm4940]

As a veterinarian I will say hydrogen peroxide is amazing. I have an neat ruined many shirts during emergency farm calls with horse blood, but some peroxide and cold water will fix quite a lot.

[@edwardbevington9351]

Apparently its very strong but they do use that in dry cleaners. Good show 👍

[@mtvdvm4940]

@@edwardbevington9351 oh believe me. Works. I was amputating a damaged dog tail and missed a small skin artery when tying off vessels, I looked like Jack the Ripper. My technician had it white as a sheet in an hour. Now we did burn 1/2 a bottle of H2O2, but cheaper than a shirt lol.

[@edwardbevington9351]

Measurement equals merriment 😂👍 im using that 🙏 great vid.

[@rogerr.8507]

finally a good video!

[@drip369]

One thing I try to do when I plan wear white is getting my hair and beard oil in two hours before getting dressed just because I've had beard oil seep onto a couple of collars in the past

[@john1959ism]

English composition isn't your forte....

[@dddunlap86]

Thank you

[@JonathanWrightSA]

Well timed video release. My tailor is delivering 5 new shirts (4 of which are white) and 2 new suits in a few weeks 🤣

[@jmgerraughty]

I just expected this video to be Preston saying, “Bleach.” and then cutting to the saxophone!

[@yourlocaldoomer]

underrated comment

[@Lou.B]

Very good!

[@westfieldartworks8188]

I've been using the Laundress Bleach Alternative from your white t-shirt cleaning suggestions. It's works pretty good, but yes...in certain spots, even with a long soak, a brush should be taken to it. I'm really now interested in this Blueing agent. I'm going to buy some. I appreciate the video! Cheers.

[@Dono.N]

I will stick with a Highland Scotch for a job well done. :) Thanks for the info!

[@gordonbrandt9739]

I agree with some of the comments that a regular cleaning of the washer can have an effect on the results of your cleaning cycle.

[@jessicaholland]

I’m a woman I snuck in to be nosey and also to keep my mama shirts white when he needs me to 😊

[@mercedesbenzs600bash]

Proofreading really helps...

[@Markipedia]

My secret for keeping my shirts white: i give them to my mom

[@dhunter4315]

😂😊🎉❤

[@Pikkendorff94]

Same with my grandma

[@ivanlazarev6414]

By Jove, do you not trust your valet? I say!

[@dux_bellorum]

This is the way

[@specs6637]

@@dux_bellorum this is the way

[@dag8987]

I usualy like to use bile soap. Just soak the spot you want to clean and then rub the bile soap against the stain and let it sit for 15-30 min before washing.

[@vltn3020]

Nice 🧐

[@13DTodd]

What’s the consensus on vinegar and borax? I had an ER trip from a bad cut in which i leaked quite a bit of fluid on a white shirt. That combo got everything out

[@avianfour3303]

Not necessarily related to the video, but how would it be best to dress gentlemanly while being an massive outdoors man (hiking, camping, sports, etc)?

[@jacquestaulard3088]

Your have a great channel

[@richardsanty9063]

I would just go out and buy a new shirt.

[@wayneigoe6722]

Anyone know how to get dark color nail polish out of white bedsheets?

[@jacksonguillory8114]

"Or blood following an altercation with Raphael" My sides have gone into orbit.

[@costcosocko]

Finally ….

[@justsomeoldguy3839]

I'm remembering a Seinfeld episode: "If you've got blood on your clothes, then you have bigger problems than what detergent to use.". 😂😂😂

[@Egilhelmson]

Raw meat produces blood, as well as enemy agents.

[@davegball]

It's so difficult to keep anything white clean.

[@alexmarques2398]

Maybe that’s the charm of it. It’s exceptional and stands out. Even in modern times…

[@user-ks7hn3lv9l]

My name is Christian from Lagos Nigeria..where can I get oxyclean in Lagos Nigeria.. thank you

[@Manuel421]

Can a White Dress shirt be worn casually? Mine has somewhat of a texture to it but I think it looks fine with Dark Jeans or Chinos. I probably just answered my own question but I appreciate the content as always. I also have a few OCBS for when its cooler but haven't purchased a White one.

[@carbonado2432]

Yes, but not in a classic style. Think goth style or Latino gold chain and medallion style.

[@carbonado2432]

I like OCBD too, but a white one looks too much like underwear in my opinion, dont bother buying one for wearing as your top layer

[@Manuel421]

@@carbonado2432 For OCBDS I skip a White one so I completely agree. Like I said above my White Dress shirt has a bit of a texture to it so it can be dressed up or down easily. The most casual I'll go with it is probably a pair of Dark Wash jeans otherwise I normally stick with slacks and Chinos. Thanks for your comment. I use to wear gold chains when I was in school but now I prefer just a watch.

[@MrNikkertti]

Wash your dress shirts properly as soon as possible after wearing and you never need to worry about sweat staining.

[@rogerr.8507]

How to remove mildew stain??

[@SpamMouse]

Great beard, keep going. 🧔‍♂

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[@jamit2u]

What about seman stains ?

[@carbonado2432]

follow guide for stain removal as per Protein stains

[@davidnorth9390]

Here''s a pre-treating hack for white shirt collars, underarms and cuffs: Gently brush those sites with inexpensive, baking soda/peroxide-formula TOOTHPASTE!

[@YouTubeHandlerz]

Would you recommend Tide White Pen

[@buildingself1136]

I mean, I really was looking for a way to keep my whites shining whites

[@Fush1234]

To remove red wine or ballpoint, simply soak the white shirt in a bucket ( submerge) of full cream milk overnite and then wash on a regular shirt cycle with regular washing powder. The lactic acid in the milk thrives on these 2 items and you’ll be amazed at the result. Easy

[@rivaldoriyanto7072]

Thats a nice beard

[@carbonado2432]

no its not lol

[@ayylma00]

😂

[@BloodwingofGotham]

Long finger gang 7:15

[@edwardbevington9351]

He Must play piano with those? Pianists fingers extend over time 👀👍

[@piccalillipit9211]

*MY TRICK* I have a 1970's communist washing machine that beats the living sh!t out of them - washing is mostly a mechanical process... ... but heavy gauge well made machinery is very expensive to produce so now we try to wash them for 4 hours with lots of chemicals.

[@tomjones2157]

You can pause the washing machine at the beginning of the cycle for a few hours. This soaking really gets the dirt out!

[@TheTOBroShow]

How I keep my dress shirts white is by not buying them 😅

[@I..cast..fireball]

I'll just keep on not owning anything white.

[@zanjero]

OMFG buy a razor!

[@DavidRice111]

Wow, Preston~ start smoking fine cigars and get yourself a manly voice.

[@formacionG13]

el sobaco, putea mi playera

[@ZioStalin]

How can something that's white discolor? 🤔

[@alexmarques2398]

Is English your first language? Actually, discolouration is gaining (wrong) colour. Brown water out of the tap is discoloured water.

[@ZioStalin]

@@alexmarques2398 The etimology of the word is to "un-color" (des- colorer) something. According to the oxford dictionary, it means "to change color, or to make the color of something change, in a way that makes it look less attractive". You may want to check the meaning of "wordplay" on the dictionary yourself, it should give you a hint. BTW You must be fun at parties LoL

[@dm7744]

White shirts don't start out white....