Pit stains on your white tee? Don’t sweat it. |
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Though a great white T-shirt is an effortless wardrobe staple, keeping it fresh over the long haul isn’t always easy. But with a little know-how and the right arsenal of cleaning products, it’s possible to revive even the dingiest shirts in your drawer — yes, even the pits.
Our first bit of advice here: Don’t let dirty white tees languish in the laundry basket. The longer you wait, the more likely it is that stains will set and be difficult to remove. Wirecutter’s in-house laundry expert Andrea Barnes recommends washing garments (especially badly stained ones) within one week of wear. From there, all it takes is a few key laundry hacks — and a spray stain remover with some oomph — to restore those tees to their former sparkling white.
How to revive your old, dingy white T-shirts→
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Plus: We wore the same 2 shirts for almost 10 days. For journalism. |
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Over the past few years, more and more brands have started incorporating so-called stink-resistant merino wool into everyday clothing, like trousers, button-downs, and T-shirts. To put the anti-stink claims to the test, one Wirecutter journalist wore two wool shirts for almost 10 days straight.
He danced, slept, and sautéed onions in them. Here’s what happened→
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One last thing: Wash your clothes in cold water — and more tips for doing your laundry better |
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Laundry day doesn’t always have to be a major chore. With a few simple tweaks to your routine, you can transform a tedious activity into a satisfying ritual. The best part: Once you start doing your laundry correctly, you’ll likely have to do a lot less of it.
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