Top 5 School Uniform Care Tips

2. Wash all uniforms inside out. To prevent fading and pilling that is sometimes caused by harsh chemicals, we recommend using a quality detergent for your school uniforms. Washing garments inside out will add to the life of the uniform item by limiting any fading or pilling that may take place with repeated laundering. Don't be afraid to wash our wool or poly blend skirts, skorts, kilts or jumpers! To prevent snags in your uniforms, remember to fasten all buttons, zippers and clasps prior to washing. Pre-treat all stains prior to washing for a spotless finish.

3. Do not use chlorine bleach! Use only non-chlorine bleach on whites and light colors. All of our garments come with a stain-resistant treatment that is damaged by chlorine bleach. In addition, repeated use of chlorine bleach will eventually yellow any cotton-blended fabrics. Chlorine bleach will also discolor school logos!

4. Don't use dryer sheets! We've found that dryer sheets can cause pilling in cotton-blended garments.

5. Don't dry items for too long! Most of our items are wrinkle-free. For best results, tumble dry on low heat and remove them promptly from the dryer.

Stain Removal Tips

Ink explosion clean-up!
1. Pre-treat by placing the garment face down on paper towels and sponging the back of the stain with alcohol.
2. For dried ink, rub non-iodized table salt in and dribble with lemon juice. Launder regularly once the stain is gone.
3. Spray hair spray into the stain. Really, it's been known to work on ink stains! Note: Regular laundering may remove some ink stains but can actually set others. When in doubt, consult a laundry professional.

Crayon Crisis!
1. When clothing has already gone through the dryer: Spray both sides liberally with a petroleum-based, pre-wash stain remover. Rub into fabric with fingers and let set. Then launder as usual. Repeat if necessary.
2. When a crayon has gone through the wash: Rub the stain with a waterless hand cleaner. Wash garment in cold water with detergent, but stop the machine after the wash cycle and let soak overnight. Complete the cycle the next morning.

Got Mud?
Most mud stains can be removed by simply washing the item. First, let the mud dry, and then brush off as much as possible using a soft brush. Then simply wash in cold water with regular laundry detergent. For those more difficult stains, try one of the many pretreatment products on the market.

Get Rid of that Gum!
Blotting the gum with an ice cube or actually putting the garment into the freezer can usually remove chewing gum! This hardens the gum so it's stiff and brittle and can be removed. Pulling the gum off may cause some of the surface fibers to pull or snag, but if you're careful, it's usually not enough to notice. Chewing gum can also be removed from many garments by dry cleaning.

Catch that Ketchup spot!
To get rid of a pesky ketchup stain, simply dab off the excess, then soak in cold water for approximately 30 minutes. Rub in liquid detergent or white bar soap and wash in warm water.

Get the Grass Out!
1. Work in detergent or pre-wash stain remover, then rinse. Then wash in the hottest water safe for that particular fabric.
2. Sponge with 1 part alcohol to 2 parts water, then rinse. If stain persists, try applying hydrogen peroxide.

Get the Lead Out!
For pencil stains, first erase as much of the lead stain as possible with a clean eraser. Rub liquid detergent into remaining stain and launder as usual.