How to Clean and Wash Brocade Velvet Fabric
Many items that are labeled dry clean only can actually be hand washed at home, thus saving you quite a bit of money. One such fabric that can easily and effectively be cleaned at home is brocade velvet. Whether removing stains from a velvet sofa cushion, curtains or formal clothing, the process is the same. The key to cleaning velvet is to remove stains as soon as they occur and to use a gentle method. Does this Spark an idea?
Things You'll Need
- Pencil eraser or gum eraser
- Water
- Lint-free cloth
- Laundry detergent
- Tub or basin
- Towels
Instructions
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Dampen a lint-free cloth with water, and use it to blot the stains. Lightly move the cloth back and forth until the stain is removed, but do not press down too hard as this may permanently flatten the fabric. Use a dry cloth to blot the velvet dry, and remove as much of the moisture as possible.
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Once the velvet is completely dry, use a lint brush or new toothbrush to gently brush the area of the stain. This will fluff the velvet fabric back up so that the area blends in with the rest of the velvet.
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To wash an entire velvet garment, fill a basin with cold water and add 1/2 cup of liquid laundry detergent. Place the garment into the basin, and hand wash until clean. Do this quickly and do not allow the velvet to sit in the water for more than one or two minutes. Rinse the garment with cool water. Lay the garment between two large towels, and blot until most of the water is removed. Do not wring the moisture out of the fabric.
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Lay the garment flat or hang to air dry.
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