Expert Tips: How to Clean Mustard Stains from Silk Charmeuse
Mustard stains are not fun to deal with - especially on delicate silk charmeuse fabric! Fear not: we've got tips and tricks you need to get those stubborn mustard stains out, without damaging your precious fabric.
Updated 28 Feb 2023
By Mateuzs Kowalski
What You'll Need
- Liquid laundry detergent
- Gallon-sized bucket
- White cloths
- White towels
- Soft or plastic bristle brush
Step 1: Fill a bucket with cold water
Fill a gallon-sized bucket with cold water. Never use hot water when cleaning a stain, as it can set stain and make it much more difficult to remove.
Step 2: Mix in detergent
Mix a few drops of liquid laundry detergent into the cold water. Aim for approximately 1 tablespoon for every gallon of water.
Step 3: Dab the stain
Use a white cloth to dab stain from outside in. Work slowly to avoid spreading the stain further. Refrain from rubbing and scrubbing stain, as this may damage the fabric.
Step 4: Soak the stain
Once the stain has been removed as much as possible, place the item of clothing in bucket and let it soak for 15-30 minutes. This should loosen the remainder of the stain, making it much easier to remove.
Step 5: Rinse off the detergent
When the soaking is complete, rinse off the detergent using cold water. Then lay the item of clothing flat on a white towel.
Step 6: Gently scrub area
Use a soft or plastic bristle brush to gently scrub the area that was affected by mustard stain. Avoid using a hard brush, as this may damage the fabric.
Step 7: Wash the item
Once area is clean, put item into the washing machine and wash it on the coolest setting possible. And, if possible, use a non-chlorine bleach to help remove any lingering residue.
Step 8: Dry item
Once the item is washed, dry it on the coolest setting possible. Avoid putting the item into the dryer, as this could cause the stain to set permanently.
Conclusion
By following these steps, you should be able to successfully remove mustard stains from your silk charmeuse fabric. But, if in doubt, always consult a professional dry cleaner for help.
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