Can I wash silk?

Silk items have long been the most expensive, exquisite and delicate. Although usually these clothes and accessories are not worn daily, it is still fairly quickly after the purchase, the question arises whether it is possible to wash silk. Remove dirt, traces of make-up, stains from sweat and simply refresh such items by washing, but it must correspond to the refinement of the material itself, that is, to be as delicate as possible. How to do it and how to wash silk, you will learn from this article.

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Hand wash or machine?

Before you wash a silk blouse, it's not superfluous to make sure that such a procedure it will stand firm. To do this, you just need to clarify the composition of the material - artificial it is fabric or natural. Also, carefully study all the labels on the product - there are specific recommendations from the manufacturer of the thing that it is desirable to observe during cleaning and preventive maintenance of the product. In this case, you will be sure that the favorite subject of your wardrobe will not lose the brightness of the flowers, it will not lose shape or creep into individual fibers after drying.

Based on the fact that you will see on the label and the functionality of your household equipment, decide whether it is worth erasing silk by hand or in a washing machine. In this respect, several standard tips for things from this material can be clarified:

1. Hand wash. The most suitable option, if the product is very expensive, it does not have large spots, complex contaminants and in general the subject of your wardrobe requires only that it is refreshed.
2. Machine washable. Despite all the manufacturers' assurances that such processing of silk things can not be subjected to categorization, it is possible to find a reasonable compromise. In case you have one of the latest models of a washing machine, among which the functions "Silk washing", "Hand washing", "Delicate washing" are available, the question is whether it is possible to wash silk in a washing machine, it is easy. Establish a suitable function and make it easier for yourself to take care of your clothes at home.

Important! It is desirable nevertheless to load a thing not immediately into the drum, but beforehand into a special cover for washing. So you will be sure that the thin fabric will not catch on anywhere for the holes in the drum or for other details - buttons, locks of things that you plan to load simultaneously with this delicate product.

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Silk washer

A few years ago the market was not so wide range of detergents. For manual it was supposed to use household soap, for machine - it was mainly offered universal or bleaching powders.

Today, the situation has changed dramatically, which makes it possible for any consumer to choose the best price for washing any fabric, any color. Wondering what to wash silk, consider these recommendations:

1. Choose a liquid detergent, leave the powder for coarser and thicker fabrics. Liquid media are good not only because they dissolve much faster and less aggressively affect the tissue. Using such products, you do not have to use the additional rinse function, since the liquid concentrate is quickly rinsed even after the first cycle.
2. Buy products only of proven brands, albeit inexpensive. So you will protect yourself from fakes, the harmful effects of chemistry and you will be sure that all the stains are well washed.
3. If you decide to wash with soap or other detergent for hand washing, do not use strong alkaline compounds. They corrode fibers and reduce the strength of your thing. So, if you decide to wash a silk dress with such a tool, its service life will be significantly reduced.

Important! Considering the proposals in the market of household chemicals, take note that good reviews receive such means for washing silk:

• "Lask Magic Balsam";
• "BURTI";
• "OCEAN wool &silk ";
• "AlmaWin";
• "Amway".

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Washing parameters for silk

It is not so important, you decided to wash silk in a typewriter or manually, it is necessary to observe certain conditions for correct processing of this material. They are included in the following:

1. You can not do a long soaking thing - a maximum of 20 minutes, only in cool water.
2. The temperature of the actual wash should not exceed 40 C, it is better to put at least a minimum of 30. C.
3. Eliminate a very intense effect on the fabric - do not rub it, do not unscrew it. If you erase in the machine - turn off the spin mode at all.
4. In case you know exactly what tap water is hard enough for you, soften it first. For this, ammonia or soda is suitable, which must be added to 10 g per 1 bucket or 10 liters of water, respectively.

Important! Dare to wash the silk in the washing machine, also exclude all functions such as pre-soaking, additional rinsing, automatic drying. Dry such products better in expanded form, in natural conditions of room temperature, away from any sources of artificial heat, and iron - even slightly moist.

Failure to comply with these recommendations may result in:

• cloth shedding;
• product deformation;
• fiber bundle.

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Displaying the spots

Of course, to any delicate thing, we always treat doubly neatly, but completely to insure ourselves against the fact that accidentally you or your friend pour out coffee, tea, drop the sauce, it is simply impossible. In this case, the most important thing is not to create panic and inconsolable sobbing about a spoiled thing. Once you have bought a product from silk, immediately take on arms several means and methods, how you can carefully remove from it spots of a different nature of origin.

We offer you a list of several of them, tested by experience:

1. A mixture of starch and water - is able to discolor any stains, including removing fatty traces.
2. Glycerin - perfectly copes with coffee and tea troubles.
3. Ammonium alcohol - removes stains of any origin, but in order to avoid discoloration of the tissue, it is better to dilute it with water in the proportion of 2-3 drops per 1 tbsp.water.

Important! You can use special chemical stain removers if you are sure that their price is justified by efficiency. In this case, always observe the recommended exposure time and dosage suggested by the manufacturer of the product.

Now you are familiar with all the rules of washing silk and for sure you will not have any problems when caring for your favorite things. Look always elegantly, beautifully, neatly and be in a good mood in luxurious dresses and silk blouses!