Monday, 9 November 2015

How to Keep White Undershirts White or Re-whiten Dull Undershirts

White undershirts are a preference for most people. However, these shirts turn grey while others lose their color over time. Basically, there are many reasons why a white undershirt may lose its color with time. For instance, poor manufacturing can make your undershirts lose their white color. In most cases, this can be due to the absence of quality dyeing. If the dye of your undershirt starts washing out, your garment will eventually lose its white color. Finally, it will have the original color which in most cases is grey. Additionally, if you over-bleach your undershirts, they will lose their white color over time.

How to maintain the white color of undershirts 

To ensure that your undershirts maintain their white color, start by buying quality undershirts. Quality undershirts are made of quality materials that are capable of holding their dye for a long time. This implies that even if you wash them, they will not lose their white color or fade. It is also important that you use the right washing product. Do not use products that will over-bleach your undershirts. Also soften water if you suspect that you have been using hard water to wash your undershirts. Such measures will prevent your undershirts from losing their white color.

Re-whitening dull undershirts 

There are several ways of re-whitening dull undershirts. Note that you should try to re-whiten your dull white undershirts after fixing the hard-water issue. This is because if you re-whiten your dull undershirts and wash them with hard water after sometime, they will continue fading or losing their white color. To re-whiten your dull undershirts, use hot water to wash them. Also cascade them. These are some of the most effective ways of re-whitening the dull undershirts that were initially white when you bought them.

Use hydrogen peroxide 

If the underarms of your undershirts have turned yellow due to sweat and other body oils, use hydrogen peroxide to re-whiten your undershirts. You can also add baking soda to the washing mix. Make a mixture of one part hydrogen peroxide, one part baking soda and one part water. Apply this mixture on the yellow stain and leave the mixture on the undershirts for about 30 minutes. Leaving the mixture on the stains for a longer time will make it more effective. Using a toothbrush, work on the stains and the mixture gently. Finally, wash your undershirts in cold water and detergent as usual.

Bonus tips 

To ensure that your undershirts maintain their white color, always apply antiperspirant or a deodorant in a thin layer and then leave it to dry before wearing your undershirt. Also apply an antiperspirant whose aluminum content is low to prevent the formation of underarm stains. Additionally, wear sweat shields to protect your undershirts from sweat under the armpits.

Generally, sweat is the main cause of fading of the white color of undershirts. However, with proper washing and care, you can maintain or restore the white color of your undershirts. Simply follow these steps to re-whiten or to maintain the white color of your white undershirts.


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