How to wash a tie at home?

An elegant tie, perfectly suited to the costume - an integral part of the image of this gentleman. However, this accessory is also liked by true ladies who prefer, for example, the style of Militar. The tie is usually worn neatly, but all the same there is occasionally a need to remove stains or simply give it a fresh look. About whether you can and how to properly erase a tie, you will learn from this article.

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Bathroom or dry cleaning?

Dry cleaners will cope with a tie made from any material. But dry cleaning is not everywhere, and there is hardly any sense in carrying a cheap accessory - cleaning can cost more than it costs.

Of course, if you often use dry cleaning services and will certainly bring your favorite evening suit to your husband there - it would be a very sensible step at the same time to give away this thing too. In other cases it is better to try to cope with this task yourself. Moreover, it is not so difficult, you just have to observe the simplest rules.

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What is it made of?

Before you wash your tie at home, you need to determine what it's made of. Actually, there are only two variants:

• synthetic;
• silk.

Important! Do not forget to read the information on the label. The manufacturer usually indicates what can be done with the product, and which is strictly not allowed. Special signs indicate the temperature at which the tie can be washed, whether it is permissible to use the washing machine, in which mode it is necessary to iron it - in short, you will have a full instruction before your eyes.

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What do I need for washing?

The success of any business largely depends on the preparation. In this case, you need:

• a basin or a bath of this size so that the tie does not have to be squeezed.
• detergent for delicate washing;
• means for removing stains;
• salt;
• rigid cardboard;
• scissors;
• thin needle;
• thread.

Important! Some synthetic ties can be washed in the car, setting the desired mode. But for accessories from natural silk is suitable only for hand washing.

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Displays the spots

Before putting the tie in water, it is necessary to remove stains. Most often on such accessories appear traces of some juice, coffee, chocolate, wine, ballpoint pen. You can use a universal stain remover, but home remedies are also suitable in some cases.

Spots from the ballpoint pen

For sure there is hydrogen peroxide at home - it is the ideal tool for such spots:

1. Spread the necktie on a horizontal surface.
2. Dampen with a cotton swab.
3. Gently wipe off the stain - remember that you do not need to press hard.
4. Rinse the necktie in warm water and dry.

Spots after the feast

After the party on the tie may remain stains:

• from chocolate;
• from lemonade;
• from wine;
• from fat.

How to get rid of:

1. The easiest way to remove stains from soft drinks. They are removed simply by warm soapy water, so that they can not be specifically removed, they will disappear after washing.
2. Similarly, stains from chocolate and many fruit juices are derived. It is desirable to first carefully soap the product with laundry soap and leave to lie down in this form 10-20 minutes. So you surely will be able to clean any dirt.
3. In the same way, you can get rid of lipstick traces, although initially they can be applied with talc or starch to soak up the bulk of the fat base from the cosmetic.
4. Spot the wine with salt and leave the tie for half an hour. Then rinse the salt gently.
5. Greasy stains are removed by dishwashing detergent. It is better to choose a quality remedy.

Important! If there are paint stains, they must first be wiped off with a solvent. Just do not forget to test the solvent on the narrow tip of the tie from the wrong side - this part is still not visible when you wear it, so nobody will notice your experiments.

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Manual wash

Wiping a synthetic tie is easier than silk - artificial fabrics keep the shape well, so no additional measures are needed. As a detergent suitable for normal laundry soap, but you can use powder for hand washing. The most important thing to remember about - the tie can not be crumpled.

Option 1

The easiest way to wash your tie at home:

1. Pour warm water into a basin or a bath, dilute the detergent.
2. Lower your tie, hold it for twenty minutes.
3. Gently rinse the tie in warm water and spread out to dry.

Important! The tie can not be soaked for long.

Option 2

Silk tie is best washed with a special pattern. To do this, you need a piece of hard cardboard. What to do:

1. Cut out the template in the form of a tie.
2. With fine stitches, sew a pattern to the fabric.
3. Place the tie on a flat surface.
4. Wipe it with a sponge and soap solution.
5. Rinse the tie in salted water( based on 60 g of salt per 2 liters of water).Salt is necessary for the silk tie to keep the colors bright.
6. Dry it.

Important! Neither silk nor synthetic tie, you can not squeeze. This creates wrinkles and creases, which then can not be smoothed out.

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Washing in the washing machine

Some ties made of synthetic fabrics can also be washed in a typewriter. For this you need a special bag. It is necessary to use the means for delicate washing - and set the same mode on the typewriter.

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Dry the tie

After you know if you can wash your tie and how to do it, you also need to finish the cleaning process correctly. Dry the tie in a vertical or horizontal position.

Option 1

Hang a tie on the hanger so that it assumes a strictly horizontal position. To dry it is necessary until it becomes slightly moist.

Option 2:

1. Spread the cotton cloth
2. on the floor or on the table. Lay out the tie so that there are no wrinkles.
3. Dry until the product is slightly damp.
4. Stroke the fabric of the product.

Important! To remove excess water, put a tie on a terry towel, and top cover with the second. When the towels absorb the water, put the product on a piece of cotton cloth and wait until it dries.

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How to iron a tie?

It is not difficult to iron a tie if you follow certain rules:

1. The first thing to consider is what kind of fabric it was made from, and properly install the thermostat on the iron. Synthetic fabrics easily melt, so if you try to iron them too hot with an iron, you'll most likely lose the fashion accessory, and the iron will have to be cleaned.
2. If you have to iron a dry tie, it's best to moisten it a little.
3. Folds and creases can sometimes be removed by putting the iron in steaming mode.
4. The fabric of the product should be damp, and it should be ironed through a thin cotton cloth.
5. When the fabric dries, hang it in the closet - very useful if it has special hangers for ties, belts and other long items.

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How to store a tie?

To keep the tie longer for appearance, observe several rules.

1. Store it on a special hanger or twisted.
2. Do not allow to come in contact with stained objects.
3. Do not wear this accessory at home.

Like any thing, the tie needs care, then it will last longer for an elegant look:

1. After the tie is removed, it is necessary to dissolve the knot. You can not let him lie in a closet with a loop.
2. Do not hang it on a chair for this very loop. It is better to learn how to quickly and beautifully tie it.
3. If you do not have a suitable hanger, it's best to twist the product into a tube before putting it in the closet. Such a measure will protect him from wrinkles and creases.

Important! You will be rescued by a special hanger. The tie will be kept in an upright position, and it will have less chance of wrinkling. There is a little secret - the accessory should not come into contact with other things, especially with street workers or workers. Then it will have to be washed less often.

Now you know not only whether it is possible to wash a tie, but also different ways how to do it, as well as all other rules of care for such an accessory. Be attentive to your things and then you will have to spend less on new purchases, without depriving yourself of the appearance of attractiveness.