How to Wash Silk Garments

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Fill a basin with cold water.

   Most silk garments can be hand washed, even if the tag advises dry cleaning only.
   
   To begin washing the garment, fill a large basin or bowl with enough lukewarm or cold water to submerge the garment inside., Add in a few drops of gentle detergent to the basin of water.
   
   Try to use an all-natural or extra gentle brand to protect the gentle fibers of the silk.
   
   Then mix the water around with your hand to mix in the soap.You can also use baby shampoo if you don’t have a fitting detergent. , Place the garment in the water of the basin and push it under the water once to get the whole garment wet.
   
   Then let the piece of clothing soak for about 3 minutes to let the soap interact with the garment., Take the garment 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., Remove the garment out of the water and pour the water down the sink.
   
   Then turn on the cold water and rinse the silk garment to wash out all the soap.Move the garment around under the jet of water to rinse the entire surface of the garment.
   
   Stop when you no longer see soap suds. , To begin the process of drying the silk garment, lay a clean towel out flat on a table or counter.
   
   Place the silk garment on top of the towel, then begin rolling the towel from one end to the other with the silk garment inside.
   
   Once you have rolled the towel all the way up, unroll the towel and take out the silk garment.Don’t wring or squeeze the rolled towel, as this can damage the silk material. , Hang the piece of clothing up to dry on a drying rack, making sure not to place it in direct sunlight, as this could fade or damage the fibers of the silk.
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   Step 2: Add a few drops of gentle detergent.

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   Step 3: Let the garment soak for three minutes.

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   Step 4: Agitate the garment around in the water.

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   Step 5: Rinse the garment in cold water.

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   Step 6: Absorb the excess moisture with a towel.

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   Step 7: Hang the garment to dry.

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