What to do if silk clothes are stained after washing? Precautions for washing silk clothes

Silk clothes are a very comfortable material. Silk clothes will become spun after washing. Many people buy expensive silk clothes but do not know how to maintain and wash them, which results in the clothes becoming spun.

If you rub the surface too hard when washing and it causes the hair to form due to friction, there is no way to restore it. If you don't rub it too hard and it doesn't look like fine hair, it may be white mist. In this case, I suggest you go to a chemical store and buy a bottle of oxalic acid, dissolve it in warm water, and use a cotton swab to apply and scrub. Repeat several times until it becomes lighter, and then rinse it with water.

1. Silk is composed of protein fibers, which are very delicate. If you don't pay attention, it will cause fuzz and frizz. Don't rub it hard when washing. Rubbing too hard will cause fuzz, which is called gray damage in the industry.

2. Silk clothing is made of delicate protein-based health fiber. It is best to wash it by hand. Please use special silk detergent or neutral soap solution. Stir the detergent in the water by hand before putting the clothes in. The water temperature should not be too high. The clothes should not be soaked in water for more than 15 minutes. Rub them gently with your hands. Rinse with clean water after washing to remove the soap solution, but do not wring them dry. Colored silk clothing can be rinsed repeatedly in clean water.

3. When drying, it should be placed with the reverse side facing outwards in a cool place away from direct sunlight.

4. Never wash with soap directly, because the fatty acid anions produced by soap in water will combine with calcium and magnesium ions in water to form water-insoluble fatty acid calcium and fatty acid magnesium precipitates. This precipitate is very sticky, and silk has positive charges. Once it precipitates on silk clothes, it is difficult to rinse it clean. Use special detergents for washing, avoid using alkaline detergents, soaps, washing powders or other detergents, and never use disinfectants.

5. The water temperature for washing should be at room temperature, about 30 degrees.

6. Silk will wrinkle, so do not wring it when washing. Instead, shake it out gently and dry it with the reverse side facing out. Do not overlap or fold it when drying to avoid staining.

First soak the clothes in water and take them out, then put neutral laundry detergent in warm water. After it is completely dissolved, gently swing the clothes up and down, rub them left and right, and then filter them with clean water. Another hand-washing method is to use a neutral detergent specially designed for silk. Stir the detergent in the water by hand before putting the clothes in. The water temperature should not be too high, and the clothes should not be soaked in water for more than 15 minutes. Scrub gently with your hands, rinse with clean water after washing, remove the soap, and do not wring it dry. Also, pay attention to drying the clothes. Put the clothes with the reverse side facing outwards and let them drip in a cool place to dry. When they are 80% dry, iron them with an iron.

1. Tips for ironing silk clothing

Ironing silk clothing. Silk clothing has a slightly lower wrinkle resistance than chemical fiber. If the clothes are wrinkled after washing, they need to be ironed to make them crisp, elegant and beautiful. When ironing, dry the clothes until they are 70% dry and then spray them with clean water evenly. Wait for 3-5 minutes before ironing. The ironing temperature should be controlled between 130 and 140 degrees. The iron should not directly touch the silk surface to avoid shiny. It must be covered with a layer of wet cloth before ironing to prevent the high temperature from making the silk brittle or even burning.

2. Tips for preserving silk clothing

(1) Avoid using iron hangers when storing clothes, and avoid storing them together with items that are easy to fade or stain.

(2) Silk clothing absorbs moisture very well. When not wearing, it is best to hang the clothes on hangers and keep them ventilated. Do not store silk clothing in damp places or places exposed to direct sunlight to avoid mildew and fading.

(3) Silk clothing is best stored on a hanging shelf to keep it dry. Insect repellent must be wrapped in cloth and not in direct contact with clothing.

(4) It needs to be ventilated frequently and should not be kept in a plastic bag for a long time.

(5) Clothes made of fabrics such as georgette and double wrinkle should not be hung for a long time, because their drape will become longer and longer, causing the clothes to deform. When storing, they should be lined with cloth and placed on the upper layer of the cabinet to avoid wrinkles.

(6) Avoid direct contact of desiccant, cosmetics, perfume, etc. on silk clothing during storage. If contaminated by accident, clean it immediately, otherwise it will turn yellow or black easily.

(7) Silk clothes should not be placed together with tussah silk clothes, because the raw materials of tussah silk clothes are mostly fumigated with sulfur, which will cause the silk clothes to change color.

3. Key points when wearing

(1) Do not sleep on mats, rattan chairs or wooden boards. Silk fibers are fine and cannot withstand excessive friction, so it is best not to scratch with clothes on.

(2) Do not use deodorant or perfume, and do not place mothballs. These are chemicals that can easily damage silk, especially white silk. If they come into contact with them, the fabric of the clothing will turn yellow.

(3) When wearing silk skirts and pants, be careful not to do strenuous exercise to prevent the fabric from being rubbed violently, which may cause yarn drawing and displacement.

(4) It is not advisable to wear silk clothing when you sweat a lot, because sweat contains salt, which will shorten the wearing life of silk clothing.