👗Silk fabric is as light as mist and smooth to the touch, but it is a headache to clean. Don't worry, let's talk about how to easily clean silk fabric at home today, so that it can last as long as new, and no longer worry about washing your favorite clothes! ✨
🧺Silk fabrics should be cleaned by yourself
Silk fabrics are delicate, and dry cleaners may damage clothes due to improper handling. Self-cleaning can better control the cleaning process and protect clothes from damage. Since I learned to clean silk clothes by myself, I have never been to a dry cleaner again, and the effect is really good!
🧼Silk fabric cleaning method
Cleaning and caring for silk should start from the four aspects of "washing, drying, maintenance, and care". Use silk-specific detergent, soak in warm water below 40 degrees, and wash gently by hand; dry in a cool and ventilated place after washing, avoid exposure to the sun; the ironing temperature should be lower than 110℃, and iron carefully with a mat; fold or hang on a hanger for storage, avoid storing with mothballs to avoid damaging the fiber.
💦 Silk clothing washing steps
1. Add silk detergent to cold or warm water and soak the clothing for 5-10 minutes.
2. Gently scrub the easily dirty parts of the clothing, such as the collar and cuffs.
3. After rinsing with clean water, wrap it with a towel to absorb moisture and avoid wringing it out.
4. Dry it in a cool place, arrange the shape of the clothes and keep it flat.
👚 Silk clothing maintenance tips
1. Use silk special care agent regularly to keep the clothes shiny.
2. Avoid folding to produce creases, and use wide and thick hangers when hanging.
3. Be careful of oil stains, juice and other pollution, and deal with it as soon as possible once it is stained.
4. Consider professional dry cleaning for precious silk clothing to ensure that it is foolproof.
❌ Common misunderstandings about silk cleaning
1. Avoid high temperature water: The water temperature should be controlled within 30 degrees. High temperature will cause the fabric to yellow or fade.
2. Do not use alkaline detergents: Silk is acid-resistant but not alkali-resistant, so neutral or special detergents should be used.
3. Do not machine wash: Washing in a washing machine can easily damage the fiber, so hand washing is recommended.
4. Do not wring out and expose to the sun: wringing out will damage the fabric, and exposure to the sun will cause the clothes to fade and age. Dry in a cool and ventilated place.
5. Do not store with mothballs: mothballs will make silk brittle, so contact should be avoided.
After learning these silk cleaning tips, do you think silk clothes are not so difficult to take care of? Next time you wash, try these methods to make your silk clothes look brand new!
