How to Wash a Crinkle Silk Chiffon Scarf

Fill a small basin with warm water. cortez discont sale Add 3 to 4 cups of water to clean a 55-inch to 70-inch silk scarf. Add enough water to create suds, without overflowing the basin.

Drop a teaspoon of dish soap or mild liquid detergent into the water. A white or clear mild soap without dyes prevents discoloration of your printed silk scarf. Combine the soap and water mixture by swirling your hand in the water.

Place the silk scarf into the soapy mixture. Twirl the scarf around in the water until you cover the garment with water and soap. Move the fabric back and forth in the water for a maximum of five minutes. Let it soak for an additional two to three minutes. Be careful not to pull or stretch the fabric or rub it vigorously against itself -- these actions may change the shape of the garment or remove the crinkles in the fabric.

Fold the scarf onto itself and press it gently on the side of the basin to remove excess water and soap. nike cortez leather Do not twist or wring the scarf. After removing most of the water from the scarf, dump the soapy water out of the basin.

Fill the basin with 3 to 4 cups of warm water. Add 1/4 cup of distilled white vinegar to the water. Immerse the scarf in the water for two to three minutes. Fold the fabric onto itself again. Press the scarf on the side of the basin to remove the diluted vinegar from the fabric. Dump the water out of the basin.

Refill the basin with clean, warm water. Swirl the scarf in the bowl for two minutes or more to remove any soap or white vinegar residue. Avoid rinsing the scarf under ruing water, which can stretch out the silk fibers and remove the crinkle pattern permanently. Fold the scarf onto itself. Press the fabric on the side of the basin to remove the water from the scarf.

Lay the scarf flat on a large white cotton towel. Gently roll the scarf into the towel to allow the excess water to absorb into the towelrsquo;s cotton fibers.

Place a fresh and clean white towel flat on a table. Do not flatten the scarf, nike cortez for sale to allow it to retain its original crinkled pattern and shape. Lay the chiffon scarf flat on the towel to dry overnight. Make sure that the towel and scarf are in a dry, cool and well-ventilated area.