How to Gently Clean Silk

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Silk can be washed gently with special laundry detergents. However, there is a way you can gently clean silk with something you already have in your home. There is no need to buy special cleansers. Read on to learn how to gently clean silk.

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Instructions

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Things You’ll Need:

Baby shampoo or other gentle, mild shampoo
Lukewarm water
Basin
Fork or whisk

Step1

Fill a basin with lukewarm water.

Step2

Add a few drops of a baby shampoo, or even a gentle, mild shampoo for adults. Check the ingredients list so there are no dyes or harsh chemicals.

Step3

Agitate the water a little to form some suds, using your fingers or even a fork or whisk.

Step4

Place the silk item (scarf, skirt, shirt or dress) into the basin.

Step5

Gently move the silk item around in the water with your hands.

Step6

After taking the item out of the water, carefully squeeze the excess liquid out. Squeeze gently so you do not damage the fabric.

Step7

Hang and dry.

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TWBloomers said

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on 6/4/2008 I'm new to the ownership of silk. The scarf that I now am responsible for clearly states "dry clean only" on the label. The first time I had it dry cleaned, the fee for the service was half the price of the scarf! This is a colorful silk scarf, which now has a lipstick smudge! Have you any experience with such a dilemma?