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We spend one-third of our life sleeping. Sleep is the source of the spirit of the day. It directly affects our appetite, immunity, memory and even appearance, so it is very important to have high-quality sleep! Silk pillowcases can take us to sleep better while making our skin and hair healthier!
You'll find the investment worthwhile, but if you don't wash your silk pillowcase frequently, its benefits will disappear. But don't worry, we'll show you not only how to wash silk pillowcases, but also how to care for them. If you follow our care guide, not only will it not damage your pillowcase, it will prolong the life of your pillowcase. Now let's start the journey!
How to Hand Wash Silk Pillowcases
1. Put cold water in the washbasin or bathtub
Choose the right container for the number of silk pillowcases you need to wash and fill with cold water (cold water will keep the silk fabric from damage). You need to turn all the pillowcases to the back, and then soak the silk pillowcases of the same color in water. Do not soak the silk pillowcases of completely different colors together, because the silk is easy to fade, and the dyed silk is difficult to clean.
2. Add detergent for silk
We recommend that you use detergents formulated for silk (usually pH neutral detergents) that clean effectively without damaging the fabric and maintain the integrity of the silk. Using a mild detergent is not enough, it needs to be neutral as most detergents are too acidic or too alkaline for silk, which can stiffen and darken the silk fibers. Avoid using stain removers, bleaches, and fabric softeners during the washing process, as they can stain your silk pillowcases and damage their luster. But don't use too much detergent, as the coating left by the cleaner can damage the luster of the pillowcase.
3. Soak your pillowcase
You can gently stir the mixture with your hands to ensure that the mild detergent is evenly distributed through the clothes and water. To keep the silk pillowcase shiny, it is recommended to soak for no more than 3-5 minutes, which will help it absorb the cleaner and start cleaning the pillowcase.
4. Shake your pillowcase
Now all you need to do is to gently agitate the pillowcase to clean it without scrubbing or wringing it out.
5. Cold water rinse
After you wash your pillowcase properly, you need to gently remove the pillowcase from the dirty water. You'll need to rinse off any foam with cold water, which will help keep your pillowcase clean. Add some distilled white vinegar to the rinse water, the vinegar will help remove any soapy residue from the silk fibers, making them silky smooth.
6. Absorb excess water
Take out the rinsed pillowcase and do not wring it out, as wringing can wrinkle the silk pillowcase. Place the pillowcase on a clean, dry towel to absorb excess moisture, which will help you drain most of the water before it finally dries.
We recommend that you hand wash the silk pillowcase to help the fabric retain its soft and silky properties. While silk is delicate, silk fibers are strong enough to withstand occasional machine washing. To give you an extra option when you're pressed for time, we'll also introduce you to machine washable silk pillowcases.
How to Machine Wash Silk Pillowcases
- Sort the silk fabrics you need to machine wash and wash them together in the same color to prevent the fabrics from being dyed.
- Put the silk pillowcase into the mesh washing bag, it can protect the silk pillowcase from damage or tearing.
- Do not put too much silk fabric, because when the washing machine is overloaded, it will not be cleaned and the fabric will be damaged.
- Use cleaners formulated for silk, do not use bleach, stain removers or brighteners which can damage silk fabrics.
- Use cold water and choose the lowest speed setting of the washing machine, such as delicate wash or gentle cycle wash.
- After cleaning, gently take out the silk fabric for drying. The following tips will tell you how to dry it.
Tips
1. Pretreatment of stains
If you accidentally leave saliva, hair products, or makeup stains on your silk pillowcases while you sleep, you can pre-treat those stubborn stains before you actually clean your pillowcases. You should never use conventional stain removers, as conventional cleaners can damage the silk, a pH neutral detergent is recommended. You only need to take a small amount of cleaner and apply it to the stain, then gently rub the silk itself, which can effectively break down the dye molecules without damaging the silk, and wait 15 minutes before washing it formally.
2. Hang to dry
Use a clothesline, non-slip hanger, etc. to hang the pillowcase indoors or outdoors to dry, never expose the silk pillowcase to direct sunlight. Strong sunlight can damage silk fibers and fade their color, especially dark silk. It is recommended that you lay the silk pillowcase flat to dry. Laying the pillowcase flat to dry will help keep it in its natural shape and keep it away from heat or direct sunlight, which will help prevent the pillowcase from discoloring or fading.
3. Low temperature ironing to remove wrinkles
If the silk pillowcase has wrinkles after drying, it will straighten automatically after you sleep for a few nights. If you recommend, use a low temperature iron to remove wrinkles. You will need to turn the pillowcase over, iron the silk pillowcase with the iron on the "silk" lowest setting, and place a press cloth or a clean piece of fabric between the iron and the silk to reduce damage to the silk from ironing.
How often to wash silk pillowcases
When we sleep, the skin care products on the face and the dirt on the hair will remain on the pillowcase. If we fail to clean the pillowcase in time, it will not only damage the silk pillowcase, but also damage our own skin. How often do you wash your pillowcases? Our advice to you is to wash your pillowcases once a week, and more often if you have a cold or other virus. We recommend that you keep extra silk pillowcases so that your sleep will not be disturbed during the cleaning of the silk pillowcases.
Regular cleaning of the pillowcase can remove dead skin cells, oil and dirt from the fabric, maintain the texture of silk, and bring you a value-for-money experience. You will feel that the investment is really worth it!
Benefits of silk pillowcases for hair and skin
Silk is a protein fiber and contains 18 amino acids that are beneficial to the body (which is part of what makes it suitable for sensitive skin). Because it can help the skin maintain the metabolism of lipid film, nourish the skin, prevent skin aging, and also clean the skin and increase the vitality of skin cells, the texture of the silk pillowcase is very silky and cool, no matter how much we rub when we sleep, the face will not Wrinkles easily occur.
The chemical fibers of silk pillowcases not only do not absorb the moisture in our hair like cotton, but also help the scalp to lock in moisture, reduce friction, and to a certain extent help repair damaged hair and keep it beautiful. Therefore, when we get up in the morning, our hair can still maintain its luster, and it is not easy to be deformed, tangled and static.
If you're a health-conscious person who wants to protect your skin and hair, a silk pillowcase will be your best bet!
Why choose silk pillowcases
First, silk fabrics are strong, wrinkle-resistant, absorbent, hypoallergenic, and can be woven into a smooth surface, qualities that make silk fabrics ideal for use as bedding.
Second, as a natural fiber, silk pillowcases are more delicate and involve fewer chemicals in the fabric production process than other man-made fabrics.
Finally, silk pillowcases can give us a luxurious sleep, we just need to be gentle with it. Such a small investment can bring us such a big return, isn't it worth it?
Choose our Orose Silk Pillowcases and you will fall asleep like Sleeping Beauty!
