How To Wash A Scarf
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When you invest in a good scarf – or find a favorite scarf that you love – you must properly care for it to get many years of good use from it.Keeping your scarf clean is one way to prolong its life. If your scarf has special washing instructions on the label, be sure to always follow them.If the label says the scarf is machine washable, it’s most likely safe to use the washing machine, though hand washing is always better for the fabric.Even if a scarf’s label says you can use a dryer, remember that air drying is a much more gentle method. |
How to hand wash your scarf in nine easy steps:
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HOW TO CLEAN A SILK SCARF
Silk is a delicate and expensive fabric that is prone to snagging, and its dye will bleed in water. To avoid damaging your silk scarf, never clean it in a washing machine. Instead, follow these easy instructions.
Silk is a delicate and expensive fabric that is prone to snagging, and its dye will bleed in water. To avoid damaging your silk scarf, never clean it in a washing machine. Instead, follow these easy instructions.
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| Add a few drops of soap to lukewarm water. Adding a small amount of table salt will help prevent dye from running. | Swish the scarf around for about five minutes. Gently knead and rub the scarf in the water. | Rinse the scarf under cool and clean water until the water runs clear. | Fill the sink or container with cool water and add a small amount of distilled white vinegar. Submerge the scarf. This will remove soap residue and keep the silk shiny. | Rinse the scarf under cool, clean water until all soap and vinegar is removed. |
I have an 80 inch scarf to wash and dry. Can I fold it to dry it?