How to wash silk clothes?

In recent years, silk clothes have become more and more popular. Wearing silk clothes can not only show the noble and elegant temperament of women, but everyone knows that silk clothes are relatively delicate and the price is also very high, so many women who love beauty can only stay away from them. In fact, there are ways and methods to wash silk clothes. So what are the methods for washing silk clothes?

Step 1: First spread out the fabric to remove dust or stray threads, especially to prevent colored stray threads from fading.

Step 2: Add 0.2 grams of salt per meter into cold water and shake well, then gently soak the fabric for 10 to 15 minutes. This will help preserve the color and prevent the fabric from hardening.

Step 3: Rinse with clean water several times, rub gently with your hands while washing, and do not wring or stir hard after washing to avoid wrinkling the clothes. In addition, to maintain the bright color and softness of silk, add a few drops of white vinegar during the final rinse.

Silk clothes have poor color fastness and are easy to fade. If the correct washing method is not used, the unique natural luster of silk will be seriously affected. When washing silk fabrics in a washing machine, "silk twisting", "pilling" and "thread turning" are likely to occur. It is best to wash it by hand, and rub it gently when washing by hand. It cannot be put directly into the washing machine when dehydrating. It should be put into a net bag or wrapped in a piece of non-fading cloth and dehydrated. This way, it will not cause thread bending, deformation, or fading.

When washing silk fabrics, it is also important to choose washing materials. It is best to choose neutral detergent when washing silk fabrics. Do not use washing powder and alkaline detergents. Neutral detergents will not damage silk fibers. When washing silk fabrics, the water temperature should not be too high, preferably below 30 degrees Celsius. Clothes of the same color can be washed together. If the colors are different, they must be washed separately, because silk fabrics are easy to fade, and it is difficult to remove if the colors match.

First wash: Silk clothing is made of protein fiber, so it is not suitable to be washed in an ordinary washing machine or rubbed on rough items such as a washboard. You should choose hand washing or a washing machine with silk washing and care function. Soak the clothes in cold water for about 5-10 minutes before washing, and use neutral soap or silk detergent for washing.

Second, drying: Silk clothes should not be exposed to direct sunlight after washing, let alone tumble dryer. They should be dried in a cool place. Because ultraviolet rays can easily cause silk clothing to turn yellow and age. In addition, silk clothing should not be twisted after washing, but should be gently shaken out and hung with the reverse side facing out to dry. It can then be ironed when it is 70% dry.

Third, ironing: Silk clothing has poor wrinkle resistance. If it is wrinkled after washing, it needs to be ironed to look better. When ironing, first let the clothes dry to 70%, then spray them evenly with water mist, wait for 3 to 5 minutes before ironing, and keep the temperature below 150°C. Another thing is that the iron should not directly touch the surface of silk clothing to avoid generating aurora.

Fourth, preservation: To preserve silk clothing, thinner underwear, skirts, shirts, etc., they should first be washed clean and then ironed dry before preservation. Autumn and winter clothes, cheongsams, etc. that are inconvenient to take apart and wash should be dry-cleaned and ironed until they are flat to prevent them from getting moldy. Ironed silk clothes can also kill bacteria and insects. Another point is that wardrobes and closets where clothes are stored should be kept clean to prevent dust contamination.