How to Fix a Scorched Collar Tip on a White Dress Shirt

How to Fix a Scorched Collar Tip on a White Dress Shirt
Published: Mar 30, 2011
Updated: Nov 20, 2021
1 minute read

Remove the Stain With Laundry Detergent

  1. Cover the stain with liquid laundry detergent.

  2. Scrub the laundry detergent into the fibers using an old toothbrush.

  3. Launder the garment with the recommended amount of oxygen bleach, according to the manufacturer's instructions.

  4. Dry the garment in the dryer or hang it outside to dry in the sunshine.

Eliminate Scorch Stains with Hydrogen Peroxide

  1. Soak a clean cloth with 3 percent hydrogen peroxide. Use a white cloth to avoid transferring colors onto the white collar.

  2. Lay the cloth over the stained collar tip and rub the area with a hot iron.

  3. Lift the cloth to see if the stain is still there.

  4. Place a different area of the cloth over the stain and iron over it again.

  5. Lift the cloth and check once again. Repeat this process until the stain is gone.

Tips

A small scorch stain can be lifted by rubbing it with white vinegar or 3 percent hydrogen peroxide on a sponge or cloth.

Warnings

If the scorch has melted the fibers, the collar is damaged and cannot be fixed by removing the stain.

Photo Credits

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Melynda Sorrels

Melynda Sorrels spent 10 years in the military working in different capacities of the medical field, including dental assisting, health services administration, decontamination and urgent medical care. Awarded the National Guardsman’s…

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