An Easy Guide to Cleaning Medicine Stains from Silk Shantung
Whether you have kids, pets, or someone who is accident prone in the house, it's not uncommon to encounter medicine spills that can leave unsightly stains on delicate silk shantung materials. To help tackle these tough stains, here are a few simple steps that can help you remove medicine stains from your shantung fabric.
Updated 05 Mar 2023
By Brane Lukman
Instructions
- Start by blotting up as much of the medicine spill as possible with a white paper towel or a clean cloth.
- Mix 1 teaspoon of liquid dishwashing detergent with one cup of warm water.
- Using a clean cloth and the detergent solution, gently dab stain.
- Continue to use a clean section of the cloth until the stain lifts.
- It is important to test any detergent solution in an inconspicuous area of material by dabbing it with a white cloth first.
- If the detergent does not discolour the material, continue to use it on the stained area, using clean sections of the cloth.
- Rinse the stained area with cold water and blot with a white cloth to remove any soapy residue.
- If the stain remains, mix one tablespoon of white vinegar with one cup of warm water and apply it to the stain, again using a clean, white cloth.
- Continue to blot the stain until it has disappeared. If the stain persists, repeat the process until it is gone.
- Once the stain has been removed, allow silk material to air dry.
Tips
- Be sure to never rub the stain vigorously, as this could cause the stain to set in more.
- It is best to treat the stain as soon as possible for best results.
- Never use bleach or hot water on silk.
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