Eliminate Coffee and Tea Stains From Silk Dupioni Easily
It's easy to spill coffee or tea on delicate fabrics, but keeping your silk dupioni looking its best doesn't have to be a challenge. With the right products and cleaners, you can get stubborn tea and coffee stains out of your favorite silk garments without leaving marks or fading the color.
Updated 19 Jun 2023
By Brane Lukman
What You'll Need
- Dish detergent
- Stain remover
- Borax detergent
- White vinegar
- Water
- Soft cloth
Step-by-Step Cleaning Process
- Mix 1/2 teaspoon of dish detergent with 1 cup of warm water.
- Dip a soft cloth or sponge into the mixture and gently blot the affected area.
- Rinse the affected area with cool water after cleaning.
- If the stain is still not gone, moisten area with a solution of 1 tablespoon of borax detergent (available at most grocery stores) and 1 cup of warm water and let it sit for 15 minutes.
- Gently blott the area with a damp sponge and rinse with cold water.
- If the stain still persists, make a solution of one part white vinegar to two parts water and apply it to the affected area with a clean cloth. Let it sit for 15 minutes.
- Gently blot the area with a damp cloth or sponge and rinse with cold water.
- Air dry the silk item.
Tips
- Before cleaning any stain, always test the cleaning solution on an inconspicuous spot of the fabric to make sure it won't bleach or discolor it.
- Always use cool or room temperature water when washing silk.
- Do not use harsh abrasives or scrubbing brushes on fabric.
- Do not dry the item in direct sunlight.
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