<![CDATA[Help on Laundry]]>For the sweat stains on collar, you can try rubbing bar soap on it (dry), leave it and scrub off after a while. Then just throw it into the washer and wash together (ha). I do it occasionally when the stains get too obvious.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/topic/85697/help-on-laundryRSS for NodeSun, 21 Jun 2026 04:56:12 GMTThu, 10 Mar 2016 04:46:18 GMT60<![CDATA[Reply to Help on Laundry on Thu, 10 Mar 2016 04:13:08 GMT]]>just do a little soak… I used to pour vinegar on the stained area of the kid’s uniform to remove stains… it is a natural bleach… it will not harm your hands…

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slmkhoo:
straffan23:

I find that soaking helps to remove stains. For tough stains, I will dab some detergent on it. For everything else, I would soak the whites and light coloured clothes first. Turn on the washing machine on for 10-15mins, and then off the machine. turn on again after 30mins to an hour later, and let it wash the full cycle.


Sounds like a good idea, but it would never work for me! I would almost always forget to turn the machine off then back on. I do get my husband to soak his sports gear, but he puts them in a bucket and I will put them in the machine at the next wash.

Ah... ours is a small place. The routine is to soak, accompany the kids to bed, come out, turn on the machine, watch news... Kinda like no chance to forget (so far!!)... too obvious. 😛

What about laundry ball.. .anyone uses that?

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straffan23:
I find that soaking helps to remove stains. For tough stains, I will dab some detergent on it. For everything else, I would soak the whites and light coloured clothes first. Turn on the washing machine on for 10-15mins, and then off the machine. turn on again after 30mins to an hour later, and let it wash the full cycle.

Sounds like a good idea, but it would never work for me! I would almost always forget to turn the machine off then back on. I do get my husband to soak his sports gear, but he puts them in a bucket and I will put them in the machine at the next wash.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1653223https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1653223Tue, 08 Mar 2016 11:58:19 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Help on Laundry on Tue, 08 Mar 2016 05:59:21 GMT]]>I find that soaking helps to remove stains. For tough stains, I will dab some detergent on it. For everything else, I would soak the whites and light coloured clothes first. Turn on the washing machine on for 10-15mins, and then off the machine. turn on again after 30mins to an hour later, and let it wash the full cycle.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1653060https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1653060Tue, 08 Mar 2016 05:59:21 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Help on Laundry on Sun, 06 Mar 2016 02:39:38 GMT]]>You are right, Zbear.


My hub has been nagging at me for having to fuss over my son’s uniform which causes my aczema to act up…

Just have to learn how to let go, haha.

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CharleneX:
Hi


Thanks for sharing.

Perhaps I am being too particular then and afraid that the buttons will be damaged if I use the washing machine to wash. I should just close one eye and not be too concern about the stains ....sigh.

Regards

I can confirm that the buttons will not be damaged or drop off so long as you put the shirt into a laundry net.

Don't worry yourself unnecessarily about stains. It's acceptable in school - meaning no teachers complain about it. 😄

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Thanks for sharing.

Perhaps I am being too particular then and afraid that the buttons will be damaged if I use the washing machine to wash. I should just close one eye and not be too concern about the stains …sigh.

Regards

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1651813https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1651813Sun, 06 Mar 2016 00:55:05 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Help on Laundry on Sat, 05 Mar 2016 13:16:09 GMT]]>Just throw into washing machine. Unless there’s chilli sauce or black sauce stain that won’t come off after machine wash, then will soak

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zbear:
I find that white uniforms are very difficult to remain white forever. So long as the uniforms are clean n smell nice, I don't really care if the stubborn stains stay.

Agree. I don't bother very much, and the really tough stains will just have to stay there. After all, when they are younger, they wear them 2 yrs at most before outgrowing them, and when they are older, they should take care about stains etc. The general greying and yellowing - that's just normal.

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CharleneX:
Hi Zbear


The stain actually came off without the need to scrub, especially the collar??

Thanks.

I use stain remover to spray on his collar n let it remain for a while before putting into the washer.

If you want it to be cleaner, you can soak n then scrub it.

I find that white uniforms are very difficult to remain white forever. So long as the uniforms are clean n smell nice, I don't really care if the stubborn stains stay.

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CharleneX:
Hi Zbear


The stain actually came off without the need to scrub, especially the collar??

Thanks.
My daughter's uniforms have white shirts too. I use a collar stain remover (you can find them at most supermarkets) to rub on and leave for a few minutes before washing. It's not perfect, but it works pretty well. Your hands do not need to touch the liquid. For individual stains, I will treat the spots with stain remover or just washing-up liquid (works well for food stains) and leave overnight before washing. I would expect the metal buttons can be put in the machine, but if you don't want them to get tangled with other clothes, use a net bag.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1651507https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1651507Sat, 05 Mar 2016 05:04:30 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Help on Laundry on Sat, 05 Mar 2016 04:41:16 GMT]]>Hi Zbear


The stain actually came off without the need to scrub, especially the collar??

Thanks.

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CharleneX:
Hi Parents


I have been washing my DS school uniforms with hands as the white uniform comes with sewn on metal buttons. Really having a hard time washing them. Now, my aczema has acted up from these washings even with gloves on.

Any advise how to deal with white uniforms with metal buttons? Can they be machine washed and still be clean without stains ?

Regards

I use washing machine to wash my DS white uniforms with metals but I put them in a laundry net.

So far so good.

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