Please be aware, our recommendation is to have silk scarves and shawls professionally cleaned by a professional dry cleaner.
Silk is one of the most popular fabrics chosen by many people, because of the smooth, comfortable feel the material provides. There are many women that may own a silk scarf at one point or another, but may not know how to properly clean silk scarves. Since silk is one of the more expensive fabrics, improving your skills to clean them are necessary to keep the scarf in excellent condition.
Simple way to clean silk scarves:
One of the simplest ways to keep your scarf clean is by sending it to the dry cleaners. This requires no work for you, but does cost you depending on different companies. Dry cleaners are very convenient way for everyone, even if you have a busy schedule. Because it is a sensitive fabric that will need special attention, sending it to a dry cleaner is an easy and safe way to keep the scarf clean.
Home method to clean scarves:
Even though this fabric is very delicate, you can still clean your scarf at home. This home method will work for all silk items including silk scarves and even clothing. First, you will need to find silk detergent at one of your local stores, add detergent to clean water, and follow instructions for solution on the bottle. Soak scarf in solution for 5 to 10 minutes, while swirling scarf with your hands. Once finished, rinse thoroughly with clean water, roll up with a towel, and hang up to dry in a shady area.
Special attention when cleaning silk scarves:
Although general cleaning of the scarf will to be quite easy, there are several things you should be aware of in order to do the cleaning process properly. Water temperature should be controlled below 30 Celsius degree. Special detergents are very important, and should you should only use alkali detergent or soap detergent. Always be very gentle while cleaning, and do not twist or clean in a regular washing machine. Scarves should always be dried in a shaded area and not exposed to the extreme sun.
Keep those tips and general rules about silk scarf cleaning in mind. By properly keeping you scarves clean and in great condition, you are sure to receive many compliments. By careful and remember that this fabric is a very delicate while cleaning.
