How to Clean Dress Shirt

What You'll Need

• Soap-Man Power Wash Laundry Detergent
• Stain pre-treatment spray
• Cool or warm water
• Hangers
• Iron or steamer

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. 1

   Pre-treat collar and cuffs

   Apply stain pre-treatment or rub a small amount of detergent directly onto the collar ring and cuff stains. Let it sit for 15 minutes.

2. 2

   Unbutton and turn inside out

   Unbutton all buttons including cuffs. Turn the shirt inside out to protect the outer surface and buttons from abrasion.

3. 3

   Machine wash on gentle

   Use a gentle or permanent press cycle with cool or warm water and Soap-Man Power Wash Laundry Detergent. Avoid hot water which sets stains.

4. 4

   Remove promptly and hang

   Take the shirt out immediately when the cycle ends to prevent wrinkles from setting. Shake it out and hang on a hanger to dry.

5. 5

   Iron while slightly damp

   Iron the collar, cuffs, and front placket first, then the body. Use the appropriate heat for the fabric (cotton: high, poly blend: medium).

Pro Tips

• TIPWash white dress shirts separately from colors to prevent greying from dye transfer.
• TIPCollar stays should be removed before washing to prevent them from bending or damaging the collar.
• TIPHanging shirts in the bathroom while showering creates natural steam that reduces wrinkles before ironing.

Common Mistakes to Avoid

• XOver-drying dress shirts in the dryer, which sets wrinkles and causes excessive shrinking.
• XUsing too much detergent, which leaves residue that makes collars and cuffs stiff and scratchy.
• XIroning over stains, which heat-sets them permanently into the fabric.

Frequently Asked Questions