3 Easy Steps to Remove Shoe Polish Stains from Collared Shirts
Shoe polish stains can be pesky and difficult to remove from collared shirts. Luckily, with the right products and methods, you can easily remove stains from your shirt in no time! Read on to learn more.
Updated 25 Jun 2023
By Peter Blackwood
Step 1: Pre-Treat the Stain
Using a small amount of laundry detergent, gently work the area of the stain with your fingers or a soft-bristled brush. This will help break up the stain and remove it more easily. If the stain is particularly stubborn, let the detergent sit on the stain for 10 minutes before proceeding to step two.
Step 2: Launder Shirt
Once you have pre-treated the stain, launder the shirt as usual. Choose a liquid detergent and warm water setting and add a ½ cup of baking soda to boost cleaning power of detergent. You may also want to line dry the shirt instead of machine drying it, since heat can set a stain.
Step 3: Inspect and Repeat if Necessary
Once the shirt has been laundered, take a look to see how much of stain was removed. If there is still some of the stain left, repeat steps 1 and 2 until it is completely gone. You may also want to try using a stain remover specifically designed for shoe polish, like Carbona Stain Devils #7.
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