School Uniform Care: Making White Shirts Last All Year

White school shirts and Dhaka don't love each other. Here's how to stretch a uniform to a full year.

The 3-shirt rotation

Buy three white shirts and rotate. Each shirt gets two days of rest between wears — that's when sweat stains set permanently if left untreated.

Stain protocol

• Sweat / yellowing — soak in warm water + lemon juice + baking soda for 30 min before wash
• Grass / food — pre-treat with bar soap, then wash
• Ink — dab with milk first (yes, really), then wash

Ironing

Iron damp shirts for crisp results. Spray a 50/50 water + starch mix on collar and cuffs. Steam from the inside-out to keep buttons safe.