How to Clean a Tie:

Knowing how to clean a tie is pivotal to your suit wearing success. The necktie seems to get dirty quicker than any other garment a man can wear. Ironically its also the hardest garment to treat for stains.

Prevention

1. Treat with a stain resistant spray. These work kind of like rainex does on your windshield.

2. Take it off as soon as you don't need to wear it anymore. Don't come home from work and decide to eat dinner with your neck-piece on - why take unnecessary risks?

3. Store it as carefully as you store your suit.

The Aftermath

1. Attack the stain immediately with stain remover. Do not use water as it will just make things worse.

2. Blot the stain rather than wipe. You will spread the stain if you wipe.

3. If all else fails - get it dry cleaned.