How to wash silk clothes

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In principle you must buy a special soap To wash your silk clothes, a neutral one for hand washing that works in cold water and that is not too strong for the garment, to start soak the clothes for a couple of hours in warm water with soap so that you can loosen any dirt, then Wash with cold or warm water gently and without rubbing the garment vigorously, as this could damage it.

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For rinse it a good trick, which also works with underwear of lace, is to add a little vinegar to the water, submerge the garment and remove any traces of soap, do not squeeze it with your hand to remove excess water, if you wish you can wrap it delicately in a towel. Don’t ever put it in the washing machine either, this process could damage it.

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He drying of silk clothing must be outdoors, the dryer cannot be used and it is advisable if it is dark garments that are not exposed to the sun, also avoid using clothespins as you could mark the clothes

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Once dry there is one more trick, the ironing. The new irons usually have an option to iron silk, which uses the appropriate temperature for this type of clothing. We also recommend using a fabric between the garment and the iron and also ironing the clothes upside down so that they are not shiny. If it is something larger and more complex like a dress, it may be best to take it to the dry cleaners so that the experts can do the work.

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Tips

• If you have a silk garment, remember that this type of fabric requires special attention and care, take this into account before buying it.
• Remember to buy a special soap for hand washing that is neutral