Silk sheets, silk pillowcases, silk bedding, and all those silk things and products are luxurious items for sleeping that you should take good care of. Silk fabrics, like their smoothness, require a smooth washing process. Take a look below at how you can wash your silk itineraries.
Can I Wash the Silk Sheets by Hand?
Well… YES! No worries. You can also wash your favorite silk sheets in your washing machine. Of course, the treatment for both of these methods is different. You need to know that quality silk is not an extraordinarily fragile material. Silk is relatively easy to care for and won't give you a hard time cleaning it. Regardless of what methods you use to wash your silk, let us pay attention to how to wash it.
First things first. When you unbox your silk product, it is necessary to always wash it first before use. Utilize cold water while washing it; it does so, whether with hands or the washing machine. You should not mix your silk products with other materials when washing them, as this act will damage the physical condition of your silk. You know how delicate silk is. Silk products, in general, do not require a lot of washing. As we all know, silk is pretty much an antiallergen, and you do not have to wash it that often. Maybe once every two or three weeks is perfect. Oh, one more thing—make sure you always use a specially conditioned detergent for silk. This type of detergent is usually mild and perfect to use for cleaning while still sustaining the condition of the silk.
Now, after washing your silk, it is time to dry it. Silk dries relatively quickly, and you can hang them outside or inside, but ensure they do not get direct exposure to sunlight. Although some silk products are UV resistant, it is best to keep sunlight away from your silk. Do not let your wet silk be exposed to direct sunlight, as it will damage the nanoparticles inside it due to the radiation from the sun. We also do not recommend putting them in a dryer, as common dryer temperatures tend to be too hot for silk. Lastly, silk sheets don't always need to be ironed; any wrinkles that remain after laundering will gradually disappear.
Washing Silk Sheets By Hand Procedures
Before washing, it is recommended to do a dab test. This is a test to make sure that your silk is colorfast. Some colored silk products fade. Do this by putting a wet white cloth on the silk and seeing if there are color stains. If there is, we recommend bringing the silk to a professional cleaner. If there is none, then you may proceed.
The next step is to fill a basin with cold water and add detergent. Please do not add bleach, as it will affect the silk. Delicately put your silk in the water, let it soak for 5 minutes, and then rinse it. Repeat this process one more time. You may add some conditioner products for the final rinse, which will smooth the silk. When finished, take the silk out of the sink and place it flat on a dry towel. You can give the towel extra moisture by rolling the silk in it and giving it a gentle squeeze. Do not squeeze or knead your silk, as it will make a tangled pattern on your fabric and can even cause shrinking. The next step is to either spread the garment out to dry on a clean towel or hang it up to dry naturally. It is critical to keep the garment out of direct sunlight and to never tumble dry it. While you can put all your silk garments in one delicate wash cycle, it's best to hand wash these plush pieces in the sink one at a time to prevent color fade or tangling.
Washing Silk Sheets With Machine Procedures
You may use the washing machine to clean your silk items if the label does not state 'dry clean only' or 'hand wash only'. What does this imply? As the name suggests, dry cleaning is a cleaning or washing method without any contact with water. While hand washing is the only fabric cleaning method that should not use a machine or engine during the process, Some silk fabrics are strong enough to be hand-washed, but some are too delicate or soft to be touched with water. When you are not sure of how you should treat your silk sheet, you can always seek professional help or consult a silk expert. If seeking advice from an expert is too much and too hard, the easiest way is to follow these tips.
To prevent snags or damage from the drum, we advise placing any silk items inside your mesh laundry bag or pillowcase before putting them in the washing machine. After that, use a cool, delicate cycle (do not raise the wash temperature above 30°C). Select the quickest spin cycle and add the right amount of mild detergent. For the drying, just follow the directions above for hand washing.
How To Remove Stains From Silk Sheets?
Spot-treating any stains on silk with cool water, diluted white vinegar, or lemon juice is recommended before machine or hand washing it. Blot the stain with a clean cloth and your chosen solution after testing the solution on a tiny, concealed area of the clothing.
After reading all the guides above, we sincerely hope you can now easily wash silk bedding by hand or in a washing machine.
