How to Wash Silk Sheets

Silk is a natural fiber composed of protein. Having a set of silk bedding is not only a pleasure, but also an excellent investment in the quality of hair, skin and sleep, because it will keep you refreshed all night. As a super high return investment, if you want to make your Orose Silk bedding more durable than cotton and synthetic fiber bedding, you might as well take a moment to check the following tips to help your silk bedding stay the same over time Can maintain softness, luxury and warmth.

In this care guide, we not only tell you how to wash and care for silk bedding, but also how to maintain, iron and deal with stubborn stains. It only takes you a few minutes to read it to make your silk fabrics Keep it shiny. Let’s get started:

WASHING

The first thing to remember when washing silk bedding is gentleness, because any rough handling will destroy the integrity of the fabric. For the first few washes, we recommend that you wash all silk bedding by hand. After that, you can use the washing machine to help you complete your work. Below we will introduce each method in detail:

1.HAND-WASH

​First, soak the silk bedding in warm or cold water for a few minutes (not more than 30 minutes), and then gently stir and clean with your hands, without rubbing or scrubbing. Please use mild laundry soap or mild detergent formulated for silk to clean. If your silk bedding has a peculiar smell, add 1/4 cup of white vinegar to warm water to help dissolve the alkaline traces on the silk (such as sweat/soap residues). After cleaning, please rinse off all foam thoroughly, because the residual detergent coating will make the silk product lose its original luster! Please be gentle when taking out the silk fabrics from the water, gently take the fabrics out of the water, and never wring them out. We provide you with several drying methods in the drying process, and you can choose the drying method that suits you best.

2.MACHINE-WASH

​If you are tired of hand-washing silk bedding, then you have a question, can silk be machine washed? Most modern washing machines, especially front-mounted European-style washing machines, have "hand wash" or "delicate" settings, which are very suitable for high-quality silk bedding. In order to avoid being dyed and damaged, the silk bedding should be washed separately, and can only be washed with silk of the same color. In cold water, put all your silk products to be washed in a mesh washing bag, then add a mild detergent (preferably configured for silk), and use a rotation cycle with the shortest cycle to maintain the fabric Completeness. After the machine washing, immediately take out the silk bedding from the washing machine. We will show you how to dry the silk fabric during the drying process.

3.DRY-CLEANING

Although silk bedding requires care, dry cleaning is unnecessary. Although it will not damage your silk bed linen, there is no need to spend extra money. If you must help dry cleaning with a dry cleaner, it is recommended that you ask whether the dry cleaner contains carcinogenicity before taking it back. If it contains, please hang the silk in a well-ventilated place for more than one or two days after drying to prevent possible residual smoke from harming your health. Of course, your dry cleaner may also use non-toxic dry cleaners, so you don't need to worry about it. Regarding the question of how to dry, please move to the drying link.

Precautions for washing silk:

1) Cleaner: Be sure to use a neutral pH cleaner, which will help maintain the integrity of the fabric every time you wash it. Silk is a natural fiber. Washing in a detergent that is too acid or too alkaline will cause the fiber to become hard. If there is no mild detergent, you can wash silk fabrics with baby shampoo or mild adult shampoo. During the washing process, remember to use too much detergent, the coating left by too much detergent will make your silk look dull.

2)Be sure to wash silk separately from clothing of other materials. The silk of the same color can be washed together, if the color is different, it must be washed separately, because the silk fabric is easy to fade, and it is difficult to remove it if dyed.

3) When machine washing, the silk fabric must be washed in a fine-mesh washing bag to prevent the silk from tearing. Because silk is light and delicate, it can sometimes be torn and pulled under the agitator. The mesh washing bag will help protect your sheets from damage.

4) Do not wash with hot water. Temperatures higher than 80 degrees Fahrenheit (29 degrees Celsius) can severely damage the silk. It is best to wash all silk products with cold water.

5) Do not soak real silk products in water for too long, otherwise the silk thread will unwind and the fabric will be deformed.

6) Do not use bleaching agents, fluorescent brighteners, fabric softeners or enzymes, etc., because they will damage the fabric, leave residues and make it yellow.

DRYING

1.NATURAL-AIR-DRYING

You can use a clothesline, non-slip hanger or drying rack to hang the sheets indoors or outdoors to dry. Do not expose the silk to direct sunlight, because exposure to the sun will damage the silk fibers and may cause the color to fade, especially if it is dark. Colored silk. Depending on the temperature and conditions, your silk should dry out in about 45 minutes.

2.BLOT-DRY

Roll up the silk bedding with a white towel to soak dry, or spread the white towel on the bed, and then dry the sheets on the bed, but pay attention, and cut the silk fiber if the twist is too high.

3. DRYING

We do not recommend putting the sheets in the dryer. If you must do this, please only use the "Air" mode setting for 15 minutes or less. Because silk dries quickly, please check every few minutes and remove the sheets before they are completely dry.

4. Precautions

1) Never wring your silk items dry.

2) Avoid using wooden drying racks because it may dip dyes or stains into the silk.

3) Avoid using hangers with metal clips, because silk fabrics are afraid of sharp things.

4) Don't put your silk items in the dryer, the heat will damage the delicate silk fibers.

5) Do not use fabric sheets or drying balls, please take off the sheets and pillowcases before completely drying.

IRONING

Silk wrinkles caused by washing, after you use it for a few days, the thread will automatically start to relax and straighten. If you prefer ironing, we recommend that you iron your silk bedding when it is barely wet. Please use the "Silk" setting of the iron and use a cold iron for ironing on the dark side. The slight steam will make the iron slide smoothly on the fabric. You can also put a piece of cloth between the iron and the silk item to reduce the damage to the silk caused by ironing.

MAINTAINANCE

Silk does not like sharp objects, so you need to keep your pet away from silk bedding. You can first put the silk gently in a breathable bag. To avoid direct sunlight, it is recommended that you store it in a closet and place a mothproof lavender pouch or cedar ball nearby.

Intimate tips:

Luster: After you wash repeatedly, it is normal for the silk to lose some of its original luster. You can use a warm and cold iron to slide smoothly on the fabric to restore its previous luster. Stains: When dealing with stubborn stains, we recommend that you use the stain solution formulated for silk before washing, because some stain removal products will cause your silk to change color.

Silk bedding is smooth and delicate, warm in winter and cool in summer, and pollutes the environment less than other textiles (such as cotton and synthetic fibers), so it is a very wise choice for you to pursue this comfortable and beautiful silk bedding. If you take care of the silk bedding according to our recommendations, the silk fabric will have the best durability and appearance, and you will also get a lifetime of comfort. You will definitely feel that this investment is really worth it!