Have you still been bothered by how to wash any silk at home?
Do you always tend to take the silk to a dry cleaner every time?
Have you been wondering, 'Can I wash silk in the washing machine'?
Yes, dry clean can prolong the lifespan of silk, but it can also be achieved if you follow the instructions
for washing silk.
- How To Hand Wash Silk?>>
- How To Wash Silk In A Washing Machine?>>
- How To Wash and Care Silk Comforters and Pillows? >>
- FAQ >>
Some Precautions
No matter what kind of silk products,
in order to maintain the luster and
texture of silk,you need to
pay attention to it when you care
DO
Check the fabric care label
<= lukewarm water (30°C/86°F)
Wash different colors
separately.
Use neutral or special detergent
Cold Iron As Needed
DON'T
Do Not Use Bleaches
Avoid direct sunlight exposure
Do Not Tumble Dry
Keep out of touch of pets/sharp objects.
How To Hand Wash Silk At Home
Step-by-Step Instructions
Handwashing is always the best and
safest method for washing particularly
delicate items like silk.
(some may prefer DRY CLEAN).
1. Fill a basin with <= lukewarm water 30℃/86°F.
Fill a basin with <= lukewarm water 30℃/86°F is the ideal temperature for silk to be
hand-washed.
2. Add a few drops of special detergent for the silk
delicates.
We recommend TENESTAR as the brand of specialized silk cleaner agents
for
our products. Woolite and other mild detergents can also be used.
3. Let the garment soak for three minutes.
Soak the silk item and leave it to soak for three minutes.
4. Agitate the delicates around in the water.
Take the silk item and gently plunge it up and down in
the water to move the water through the fabric and wash out
any dirt or residue. This motion simulates the
motion of a washing machine but is much more gentle.
5. Rinse the silk item <= lukewarm water (30℃/86°F).
Take the silk item out of the water and rinse the silk item under the clean water till it runs clear, and all the detergent soap suds have been washed out.
6. Use a towel to soak up water after the wash.
Use a clean white towel to soak up the moisture
from your silk item, but don’t rub or wring the
thing.
7. Hang the garment to dry.
Hang dry if possible; however, avoid direct sunlight exposure.
Note: For a knitted item or cashmere item, it should be laid flat to dry. A drying rack basket recommended.
Note: For a knitted item or cashmere item, it should be laid flat to dry. A drying rack basket recommended.
You may also need:
Here is a video about washing instructions for silk
How To Wash Silk In A Washing Machine
Step-by-Step Instructions
For those without the time, patience, or just physically unable to hand-wash silk, our products can withstand machine washing as well. Of course, there is more risk involved, and certain precautions must be taken to minimize them.
1. Check the fabric care label.
Before you throw in the wash, check the tag to see if it can be machine washed. Some silk items may lose color or get damaged if you use machine washing.
2. Sort the laundry.
Wash different colors and fabric separately.
3. Use a protective mesh bag.
Turn your silk item inside out and place it in a delicates mesh bag to avoid the shearing and tearing of silk fibers.
4. Add the proper amount of neutral or special detergent for silk to the machine.
TENESTAR recommended as it is detergent specifically designed to care for silk items. Please follow the instruction on the bottle.
5. Start a delicate cycle.
Machine wash cold on a gentle cycle. Most washing
tools should have a "delicate" setting.
Some machines even have a silk setting
specifically for cleaning silk.washed out.
6. Minimize spin time.
Spinning can be very dangerous for silk fabric as the forces involved can shear weaker silk fibers.
7. Use a towel to soak up water after the wash.
Take the item out of the machine and use a clean white cloth to soak up excess moisture. Do Not Tumble Dry.
8. Hang item or lay flat to dry.
Hang dry if possible; however, avoid direct sunlight exposure. Note: For a knitted item or cashmere item, it should be laid flat to dry. A drying rack basket recommended.
You may also need:
How To Wash And Care Silk Comforters and Pillows?
1.For washable duvets or pillows, we
recommend
machine washing.
> And you can follow the rules above.
> To keep them warm, please don’t do the
laundry too
often.
Just air in well-circulated areas 2~3 times every month (avoid direct
sunlight
exposure).
2. For those basics that couldn’t wash,
always protect
them with
a removable and washable cover.
> You can also do spot-clean with <= lukewarm water
30℃/86°F and hang dry after spot-cleaned.
> If in need of thorough cleaning, please use professional dry clean
only.
tips: For daily maintenance,
you can
turn your comforter over towards the end of the bed instead of after
you get
up and let the fresh air or the sunshine in (if your mattress is
near a
window) for 10-20 minutes. It helps freshen your comforter
considerably.
You can view this video to
learn about how to wash in machine
FAQ
1. How to Remove Stains From Silk
Clothing?
01.Pretreat Stains With Delicate Detergent
Treat the stain as soon as possible – a dried stain
will be much more difficult to remove.
If you see specific stain spots, apply just a little of neutral or
special
detergent
for silk directly to the stain.
Work in the soap with your fingers and allow
it to work for at least 15 minutes
before you hand wash the entire silk garment.
02.Hand Wash In <= lukewarm water (30°C/86°F)
Use only <= lukewarm water (30°C/86°F) and make a gentle silk stain
remover out of a couple of tablespoons of either white vinegar or lemon
juice, mixed with a couple of tablespoons of lukewarm water.
Before you dip the stained area of fabric into your solution, always make
sure to test it out on a hidden portion of the silk. Gently apply the
solution, dabbing it on with a clean, white cloth. Do not rub it in.
If any discoloration occurs, please stop and bring the item to a local dry
cleaner to have it professionally cleaned.
Wash as usual, you can wash the garment by hand or in the machine, if
machine washing it, please place the garment in a mesh lingerie bag and
choose the delicate, cold-water cycle.
Note: Lemon juice is a natural bleaching agent, the deep-colored silk
items do not suggest using this washing method.
03.Use a Vinegar/Water Rinse
Add 1/2 cup of distilled white vinegar
to the rinse water.
It will help the garment keep (or regain) its luster.
2. How to Clean Yellowed Silk?
Silk fabric, made from natural, protein-based
threads, can turn yellow for various reasons, such as exposure
to sweat, improper cleaning methods, and extended storage time.
Almost most silk garments are labeled 'recommended dry
clean,' but you can restore
shine to silk at home as long as you take the following tips.
Things You May Need When Wash
→ Plain soap flakes.
Fill a laundry tub with warm water, add one tablespoon of plain soap
sheet
per
gallon of water, and then dissolve the soap sheet by hand.
Soak the item in the soapy water and gently
wipe it until the yellow areas begin to fade.
Rinse the item until all the soap removed.
→ White vinegar
Refill the tub with lukewarm water,
and then add 1/4 cup of white vinegar.
Rinse the item in the vinegar water,
and then rinse it with lukewarm water.
→Towel
Lay the garment between two thick towels
and roll to squeeze out excess water.
→Iron
Use iron of medium temperature to
iron silk items. Dampen the silk
with a wet cloth before the silk
begins to dry on its own before ironing.
Do not let the silk to air-dry to prevent yellowing.
Tip
Test a hidden area for colorfastness before washing.
Warning
Do not use regular laundry detergent,
enzyme-based cleaners,
or chlorine bleach on silk.
Do not allow silk items to air-dry to prevent yellowing.
Do not spot-clean silk, as it can change
the fabric's color and leave permanent marks.
3. How to Get Wrinkles Out of Silk?
Silk is a delicate fabric that is used to make different
types of clothing. The material is made up of fiber collected
from the cocoons of larvae of silkworms. Thousands of fiber
length is required to make the fabric. It is the reason why
clothes made up of silk are expensive than the ones made of other
materials like cotton, nylon, etc. Though the fabric
is silky smooth, it also develops wrinkles when not stored properly.
Getting them out can be quite challenging because
of the delicate nature of the material. So, let's see how wrinkles
in silk clothes can be smoothened easily without
damaging the fabric.
Place your iron on the lowest heat,
silk or rayon setting to prevent damaging the
delicate fabric.
Wipe the ironing board to make sure it is clean.
Place any
lightweight fabric on your ironing board and then put the
dress over it.
The fabric will absorb the excess heat of the iron.
Test a small patch of your dress with your iron to
make sure it does not stick or cause.
damage to the fabric and reduce
setting even further if you notice any.
Begin
ironing your dress, starting with the lower part first,
and working your way up.
Allow the ironed part to hang down your
board.
Brush any stubborn folds or wrinkles with your hand.
And iron over them in quick and controlled back and forth
movements to remove them.
Avoid ironing your dress over parts
that are not wrinkled.
Turn your dress over to its side to
iron the back.
Place your iron dress on a clean hanger once you
are done to let it cool.
4. Will Silk Shrink in Wash?
When rinsing and drying silk,
never wring or twist the garment.
It will cause the silk garment to lose its form.
Instead, roll the garment evenly in a clean towel.
Then, place the silk garment on a hanger to dry.
Avoid drying the
silk fabrics in direct sunlight, as this can damage the
fabric and fade the color, too!