a ‘silky’ emergency: the proper way of cleaning ordinary and
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A ‘Silky’ Emergency: The Proper Way of Cleaning Ordinary and Stubborn Stains on Silk Ties
A ‘Silky’ Emergency: The Proper Way of Cleaning Ordinary and Stubborn Stains on Silk Ties
How to remove Ordinary Stains?
How to remove Ordinary Stains?
STEP 1:Prepare a washbasin and add a full cup of gentle laundry detergent. It is important that this is done before adding the water.
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How to remove Ordinary Stains?
STEP 2:Fill the washbasin with cold water until it is half full. Gently lower the tie into the soapy water and hold it there for at least two minutes.
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How to remove Ordinary Stains?
STEP 3:Afterwards, you can release the tie and allow the detergent water to do its work for about 10 minutes.
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How to remove Ordinary Stains?
STEP 4:Avoid scrubbing the tie as this weakens the silk fibres and may cause the colours to bleed. Instead, move the tie in a gentle upwards and downwards motion for the detergent to run between the fibres.
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How to remove Ordinary Stains?
STEP 5:Upon seeing a spot, use a soft cloth to wipe it from the outer edge and slowly start going inside. Again, remember to be gentle and use minimal pressure.
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How to remove Ordinary Stains?
STEP 6:Drain the detergent water, clean the washbasin, and fill it again with cold water to rinse the tie.
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How to remove Ordinary Stains?
STEP 7:Straightly lay the tie on a bath towel and roll it (the bath towel) around the tie. The towel will absorb the excess water. Afterwards, unroll the towel over a rack for the tie to remain lying flat on the towel. Leave it alone until it is completely dry.
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A ‘Silky’ Emergency: The Proper Way of Cleaning Ordinary and Stubborn Stains on Silk Ties
If a stain persists, using this method might be a better option.
Stubborn Stains
Step 1: Place the tie on a flat and clean surface.
Stubborn Stains
Step 1: Place the tie on a flat and clean surface.
Step 2: Cover the stain with a thin layer of talcum powder or cornstarch.
Stubborn Stains
Step 1: Place the tie on a flat and clean surface.
Step 2: Cover the stain with a thin layer of talcum powder or cornstarch.
Step 3: Let the powder or cornstarch sit on the tie for several hours for it to absorb the stain.
Stubborn Stains
Step 1: Place the tie on a flat and clean surface.
Step 2: Cover the stain with a thin layer of talcum powder or cornstarch.
Step 3: Let the powder or cornstarch sit on the tie for several hours for it to absorb the stain.
Step 4: Use a towel to wipe the powder off.
We have to properly prevent our silk ties from being stained by using tie pins that keep them in place. However, at least we have these simple steps to follow in case of an emergency.
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