Before tossing your shirt into the washing machine, apply a small amount of liquid detergent directly to the collar. Gently rub it in with your fingers or a soft brush to break down body oils and dirt ...

Most t-shirts have a band of knitted, ribbed fabric around the neckline. The fabric is designed to return to its original shape, but can lose its elasticity over time. Washing a t-shirt properly can ...

They then tuck them into a wet or dry cleaning machine, or hand-clean them if the situation is dire. Each garment is then inspected to ensure it doesn’t need a second cleaning. If all is well, workers ...