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Washing
We recommend washing silk products by hand, even
those garments labeled machine washable. In case, please
cycle delicately and use mild detergent (such as Woolite).
In case of hard water, you may add a tablespoonful of
borax to the washing water. Use lukewarm water and mild,
non-alkaline soap (such as Ivory Liquid) or baby
shampoo. While rinsing, you may add a few tablespoonfuls
of distilled white vinegar to the rinse water to
neutralize alkali traces and to dissolve soap residue.
Alternatively, add a few drops of hair conditioner to
the final rinse water. Do not use harsh detergents that
contain enzymes, bleaches or brighteners. Soaking silk
for more than a few minutes should be avoided. Use the
shortest spin cycle. Do not wring or twist; roll in
towel to extract water. Do not wet locally as this may
cause rings.
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