A white shirt can go dull just from sharing a load with dark clothes, or from a wash and rinse that never quite finish the job. Before you add another laundry product, look at the everyday routine.
Give whites their own load
Wash white shirts separately from colored clothing. Check the pockets, look over the collar, cuffs, and underarms before washing, and treat any marks with a method approved for both the fabric and the product you're using.
Read the care label first. Two shirts can both be white and still be different fibers that tolerate different treatment.
Measure the detergent
Use the amount recommended for your washer, the load size, and how dirty the clothes are, and leave enough room in the drum for everything to move and rinse. If shirts come out with residue, check the machine and detergent directions before you reach for more detergent next time.
Check before using bleach or brighteners
Follow the garment instructions and the laundry product's directions. Chlorine bleach, oxygen brightener, and bluing each suit some white shirts and not others, so test as directed. Never improvise a mixture of cleaning chemicals.
Look before you dry
Check that a mark has actually come out before the shirt goes in the dryer. Stick to the approved drying method, skip heat the shirt doesn't need, and hang or fold it once it's ready instead of leaving it crumpled in a damp load.
Choose shirts with care in mind
Robbins & Brooks Flex Shirts are machine washable and quick drying. The Short Sleeve Flex Shirt and Long Sleeve Flex Shirt pages have the details and sizing.
If a shirt develops a problem, tell our team what happened and how you washed it. Coverage depends on the issue, and a stain or laundry mishap won't automatically qualify for a full replacement. The guarantee page explains the options.