Spray the stain with Mela PreSpot then use 1/4 oz of MelaPower plus 1/4 oz of MelaBright to wash by hand. email me if you want to know how to get these awesome products
Every time I have washed raw silk in water, I have destroyed the luster of the garment. Dry clean only sadly.
Try using a wet wipe. I would first rub the wet wipe over an area, such as the seam allowance, or other place it will not show first, to make sure there is no bad effect of the wipe on the silk.
Silk blouse prices will vary greatly depending on where you get it, what the quality is, and if it is a name brand or private label brand. The average prices can run from $40.00 to $270.00.
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There are a number of different resources where one can find out how to remove ink stains from silk. One can find answers to how to remove ink stains from silk on websites such as Tips, DoItYourself, and instructional videos on YouTube.
Yes, if it fits ok.
Yes
It would use silk as its substrate and destroy the garment. Silk is a protein.
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Silk sheets can be cleaned in the washing machine after hand washing them a few time before hand. It is important to use a mild detergent such as Charlie's Liquid Laundry Soap and let them air dry out of direct sunlight.
Advantages of silk include that it feels good when worn, it has an elegant appearance, and it is the most hypoallergenic fabric. Disadvantages include that is expensive, it fades in direct sunlight, and shows perspiration stains.
To clean perspiration stains from taffeta lay the outfit down and apply stain remover to it. Repeat if necessary and then throw in the dryer.