How To Easily Remove Medicine Stains From Silk Crepe De Chine
Do you have a medicine stain on your precious silk crepe de chine? Removing these types of stains can seem daunting and requires special attention. Fortunately, there are ways to clean and restore this delicate fabric without ruining colour or structure.
Updated 05 Mar 2023
By Noemi Denker
What You Will Need
- A clean bucket or container
- Mild detergent, such as Woolite
- White distilled vinegar
- Clean white cloths
- Warm iron
Removing the Stain
- Start by filling a bucket or container with lukewarm water. Add a few capfuls of mild detergent, such as Woolite.
- Gently agitate fabric in the sudsy mixture for several minutes. Do not scrub or twist the fabric.
- Rinse the fabric thoroughly in a fresh batch of lukewarm water. Let it soak for 15-20 minutes.
- Fill a separate bucket or container with lukewarm water. Add a few tablespoons of white distilled vinegar.
- Submerge the stained fabric in the solution of water and vinegar and gently agitate the fabric. Let it soak for an additional 15-20 minutes.
- After soaking, rinse the fabric in a third batch of lukewarm water. Gently wring the excess water from the fabric.
- Lay the fabric on a clean, dry towel and press down with your hands to remove more of the moisture.
- Now it's time to treat the remaining stain. Pour a small amount of mild detergent directly onto the stain and let it sit for 10 minutes.
- Using a clean cloth, gently rub the detergent into the stain in a circular motion.
- Finally, take a clean, dry cloth and press it against the stain with a warm iron until the stain lifts off.
Conclusion
By following these steps, you can easily remove medicine stains from silk Crepe de Chine. Just make sure to use a gentle hand and avoid scrubbing or twisting fabric.Try Laundryheap - 24h laundry service with free delivery
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