A ‘Silky’ Emergency: The Proper Way of Cleaning Ordinary and Stubborn Stains on Silk Ties
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A ‘Silky’ Emergency: The Proper Way of Cleaning Ordinary and Stubborn Stains on Silk Ties
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Transcript of A ‘Silky’ Emergency: The Proper Way of Cleaning Ordinary and Stubborn Stains on Silk Ties
A ‘Silky’ Emergency: The Proper Way of Cleaning Ordinary and Stubborn Stains on Silk Ties
A ‘Silky’ Emergency: The Proper Way of Cleaning Ordinary and Stubborn Stains on Silk Ties
How to remove
Ordinary Stains?
How to remove Ordinary Stains?
STEP 1:
Prepare a washbasin and add a
full cup of gentle laundry
detergent. It is important that this
is done before adding the water.
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How to remove Ordinary Stains?
STEP 2:
Fill the washbasin with cold water
until it is half full. Gently lower the
tie into the soapy water and hold
it there for at least two minutes.
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How to remove Ordinary Stains?
STEP 3:
Afterwards, you can release the
tie and allow the detergent water
to do its work for about 10
minutes.
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How to remove Ordinary Stains?
STEP 4:
Avoid scrubbing the tie as this
weakens the silk fibres and may
cause the colours to bleed.
Instead, move the tie in a gentle
upwards and downwards motion
for the detergent to run between
the fibres.
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How to remove Ordinary Stains?
STEP 5:
Upon seeing a spot, use a soft
cloth to wipe it from the outer
edge and slowly start going
inside. Again, remember to be
gentle and use minimal pressure.
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How to remove Ordinary Stains?
STEP 6:
Drain the detergent water, clean
the washbasin, and fill it again
with cold water to rinse the tie.
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How to remove Ordinary Stains?
STEP 7:
Straightly lay the tie on a bath
towel and roll it (the bath towel)
around the tie. The towel will
absorb the excess water.
Afterwards, unroll the towel over
a rack for the tie to remain lying
flat on the towel. Leave it alone
until it is completely dry.
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A ‘Silky’ Emergency: The Proper Way of Cleaning Ordinary and Stubborn Stains on Silk Ties
If a stain persists,
using this method
might be a better
option.
Stubborn Stains
Step 1: Place the tie on a flat and clean surface.
Stubborn Stains
Step 1: Place the tie on a flat and clean surface.
Step 2: Cover the stain with a thin layer of talcum
powder or cornstarch.
Stubborn Stains
Step 1: Place the tie on a flat and clean surface.
Step 2: Cover the stain with a thin layer of talcum
powder or cornstarch.
Step 3: Let the powder or cornstarch sit on the tie
for several hours for it to absorb the stain.
Stubborn Stains
Step 1: Place the tie on a flat and clean surface.
Step 2: Cover the stain with a thin layer of talcum
powder or cornstarch.
Step 3: Let the powder or cornstarch sit on the tie
for several hours for it to absorb the stain.
Step 4: Use a towel to wipe the powder off.
We have to properly prevent our silk ties from being stained by using tie pins that keep them in place. However, at least we have these simple steps to follow in case of an emergency.
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