Shirt Care 101 - How to Take Care of Your Business Shirts

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Shirt Care 101 How to Take Care of Your
Business Shirts

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When youre working the nine-to-five, time is of
the essence, which is why you shouldnt waste a
minute of it fussing over your crinkled business
shirts! With a few simple care steps, your
business shirts can stay fresh and wearable all
week long no fuss necessary! Heres our guide to
caring for your work shirts
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Follow the Manufacturer Instructions

• This one may be a little self-explanatory but
  follow the manufacture tag instructions! If you
  want your shirt to live out its maximum life,
  look after it in the way it is meant to be looked
  after. A wrong temperature, drying method or iron
  could mean the end of your shirt, so take a quick
  look at the tag before you wash and wear. If you
  still arent sure, try and get in touch with
  where you brought it from or check the website
  their will generally be a care section.

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Wash it Properly

• Always wash a new shirt when you first buy it
  (following the instructions on the tag!). Use a
  good quality detergent and wash on a delicate
  cycle on an apt temperature. Cool water generally
  is best as it helps the shirt maintain its colour
  and shape. Wash your business shirts with similar
  colours and materials. The best thing to do is
  save a load of business shirts only when
  necessary. Before washing, unbutton the cuffs and
  turn the shirt inside out.

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Drying It

• Ideally, try and dry your shirts flat or pegged
  at the edge so it isnt folded over the
  clothesline. Never put your shirts in the dryer.
  If your shirt is out in the sun, try not to have
  it directly in the harsh light it is a good idea
  to only dry you shirts in the shade and turned
  inside out. Your shirt is totally dry when it
  feels crisp to the touch. Iron your shirts to
  remove any creases and bring back its shape with
  a cool iron. Press collars and sleeves
  particularly well for a sleek and crisp finish.

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Dry Cleaning?

• Contrary to belief, a business shirt doesnt
  really require dry cleaning. Youll do just as
  good a job (if not, better) by washing it
  yourself at home. Dry cleaning is good only if
  you have a tough stain and the shirt is
  particularly delicate. Save yourself the time and
  money and do it yourself from home.

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Folding and Storing

• Once your business shirt is laundered, dried and
  pressed, you want to store it to stay in that
  condition until you wear it. You can fold it, but
  we suggest putting it straight on a broad coat
  hanger and keeping it in the wardrobe. If youre
  in transit, keep your shirts on a hanger and in a
  dry-cleaning style bag to protect it more.

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By following these simple tips, your business
shirt will be in top condition for many wears to
come and youll never find yourself without a
crisp and clean work shirt again!
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Thank You

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