Comments on: How to Wash Silk http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/how-to-wash-silk/ How to clean anything and everything! Sun, 22 Jan 2012 00:15:38 +0000 hourly 1 By: Angela http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/how-to-wash-silk/#comment-68584 Angela Wed, 29 Jun 2011 00:32:20 +0000 http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/how-to-wash-silk/#comment-68584 Question: I accidentally mixed my crepe de chine dress in the washing machine! and now it has turned rough. Is there any way to repair this? Question: I accidentally mixed my crepe de chine dress in the washing machine! and now it has turned rough. Is there any way to repair this?

]]> By: Dwin http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/how-to-wash-silk/#comment-64445 Dwin Thu, 03 Feb 2011 14:35:35 +0000 http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/how-to-wash-silk/#comment-64445 Some silks respond fairly well to exposure to water.Silk Satin is not one of those fabrics. The texture of silk satin changes when exposed to water. It can not be changed back. Shantung silk on the other hand, ironed wet will was beautiful. Any silk: Once it has been turned yellow by exposure to bleach it can not be whitened. It will always be yellow. It is a chemical reaction that can not be undone. If it is an important article of cloth trust the professionals and don't do it yourself. Some silks respond fairly well to exposure to water.Silk Satin is not one of those fabrics. The texture of silk satin changes when exposed to water. It can not be changed back.

Shantung silk on the other hand, ironed wet will was beautiful.

Any silk: Once it has been turned yellow by exposure to bleach it can not be whitened. It will always be yellow. It is a chemical reaction that can not be undone.

If it is an important article of cloth trust the professionals and don’t do it yourself.

]]> By: Lorri http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/how-to-wash-silk/#comment-24618 Lorri Wed, 09 Sep 2009 20:32:30 +0000 http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/how-to-wash-silk/#comment-24618 I washed a silk and cotton blouse in bleach it got mixed in with towels and turned yellow can I get the yellow out? I washed a silk and cotton blouse in bleach it got mixed in with towels and turned yellow can I get the yellow out?

]]> By: Dorothy http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/how-to-wash-silk/#comment-23796 Dorothy Thu, 03 Sep 2009 23:55:10 +0000 http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/how-to-wash-silk/#comment-23796 I have a very expensive silk embroidered bed spread and shams which are turning yellow. Even if I hand wash it will the yellow come out? Will it go back to white? I have a very expensive silk embroidered bed spread and shams which are turning yellow. Even if I hand wash it will the yellow come out? Will it go back to white?

]]> By: Hmeister http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/how-to-wash-silk/#comment-6430 Hmeister Sat, 08 Nov 2008 05:09:39 +0000 http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/how-to-wash-silk/#comment-6430 Hi... I have used OxyClean successfully in the small aerosol container to remove stains from my silk shirts without any issues. It will sometimes cause a small water spot so I will just hand clean the shirt after using the OxyClean and air dry and it will come out perfect. Hi…

I have used OxyClean successfully in the small aerosol container to remove stains from my silk shirts without any issues. It will sometimes cause a small water spot so I will just hand clean the shirt after using the OxyClean and air dry and it will come out perfect.

]]> By: Sarah http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/how-to-wash-silk/#comment-5590 Sarah Wed, 15 Oct 2008 09:03:01 +0000 http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/how-to-wash-silk/#comment-5590 Question: I used the washing machine to wash my silk and now it has turned rough. What can I do to fix this? Question: I used the washing machine to wash my silk and now it has turned rough. What can I do to fix this?

]]> By: Ana http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/how-to-wash-silk/#comment-4339 Ana Sun, 21 Sep 2008 07:33:00 +0000 http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/how-to-wash-silk/#comment-4339 I washed a silk/cotton blend blouse and it turned yellow. Is there any way to take the yellow out and make it white again? I washed a silk/cotton blend blouse and it turned yellow. Is there any way to take the yellow out and make it white again?

]]> By: Lynn http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/how-to-wash-silk/#comment-556 Lynn Thu, 22 Nov 2007 21:04:16 +0000 http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/how-to-wash-silk/#comment-556 Don't wash them with your pantyhose, no matter how similar you think they look and feel; silk is not nylon. Always hand wash, and if you must use soap use just a tiny bit that you have pre-dissolved in the wash water. Swish scarves around in the water, if there are spots rub gently to get them out. Then pat dry on a towel and hang scarves over a wide dowel (or your shower rod, if it's clean and smooth) so they don't crease and let them air dry overnight. Don’t wash them with your pantyhose, no matter how similar you think they look and feel; silk is not nylon. Always hand wash, and if you must use soap use just a tiny bit that you have pre-dissolved in the wash water. Swish scarves around in the water, if there are spots rub gently to get them out. Then pat dry on a towel and hang scarves over a wide dowel (or your shower rod, if it’s clean and smooth) so they don’t crease and let them air dry overnight.

]]> By: Lynn http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/how-to-wash-silk/#comment-555 Lynn Thu, 22 Nov 2007 21:03:52 +0000 http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/how-to-wash-silk/#comment-555 But they do a great job on my favorite silk blouse. Especially if your silk is white or a light color, I say it's best to let the professionals do it. They can get out sweat stains before the stains start to turn yellow, and they can remove spots you can't get out at home. But they do a great job on my favorite silk blouse. Especially if your silk is white or a light color, I say it’s best to let the professionals do it. They can get out sweat stains before the stains start to turn yellow, and they can remove spots you can’t get out at home.

]]> By: Lynn http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/how-to-wash-silk/#comment-554 Lynn Thu, 22 Nov 2007 21:03:32 +0000 http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/how-to-wash-silk/#comment-554 I love silk, and I wash mine right in the washing machine. Use your gentlest cycle and cold water, and a detergent that's safe for delicates. Don't use too much detergent, and be sure to wash like colors and fabrics together. Depending on what it is, you can dry it flat, or arranged on a drying rack, or with the no-heat setting in your dryer. If you use the dryer, be sure you take the silk out the second it's done so that wrinkles won't set in. I love silk, and I wash mine right in the washing machine. Use your gentlest cycle and cold water, and a detergent that’s safe for delicates. Don’t use too much detergent, and be sure to wash like colors and fabrics together. Depending on what it is, you can dry it flat, or arranged on a drying rack, or with the no-heat setting in your dryer. If you use the dryer, be sure you take the silk out the second it’s done so that wrinkles won’t set in.

]]> By: Lynn http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/how-to-wash-silk/#comment-553 Lynn Thu, 22 Nov 2007 21:03:16 +0000 http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/how-to-wash-silk/#comment-553 Wash silk gently in cool or lukewarm water with a soap made for delicates. Rinse at least twice, then squeeze dry without twisting - some people roll the silk in a towel and squeeze the towel. Dry the silk flat so it doesn't get stretched out of shape. Wash silk gently in cool or lukewarm water with a soap made for delicates. Rinse at least twice, then squeeze dry without twisting – some people roll the silk in a towel and squeeze the towel. Dry the silk flat so it doesn’t get stretched out of shape.

]]> By: Lynn http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/how-to-wash-silk/#comment-519 Lynn Thu, 22 Nov 2007 19:38:52 +0000 http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/how-to-wash-silk/#comment-519 Silk is too delicate, most stain remover or spot sticks will damage it. Always check the label first to see if the remover is safe for silk, and test it first someplace where a spot won't show. Silk is too delicate, most stain remover or spot sticks will damage it. Always check the label first to see if the remover is safe for silk, and test it first someplace where a spot won’t show.

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