OK. I'll go into the ring and fight for cleanliness. Thanks! > From: http://www.juno.com/~margaretch > Date: Tue, 23 Mar 2004 09:56:13 -0500 > > I got scared when you called...sounded like a disease when you said on > the phone. "Ahh- I have ring around the collar." > > Yes, I did see the cartoon. Mr. dad helped me see. > > Collar, cuff soil > 1 Shampoo --Can help remove ring around the collar- let it set for > awhile. Awhile could mean minutes, hours or days- then launder. > 2 Pretreat with a stain remover- they have those little sticks or sprays > or just use liquid laundry detergent or make a paste of powder detergent > and water then let it set for a long, long time - then launder the entire > shirt. > 3. You could actually have it dry cleaned if you want a 'spiffy look' for > an interview, wedding or funeral. Tell them about the ring--- if you > dare. > > And more useful info. > Vinegar Use this to remove beer, lipstick, and perspiration. > Rubbing alcohol Used to remove shoe polish and ink. > Dishwashing liquid To remove alcohol and grass stains. > Hydrogen peroxide Used to remove blood, coffee, alcohol and for > bleachables. > Lemon juice. For rust and perspiration (rinse with water afterwards)