Shine Bright Like a Diamond: How to easily Clean Silk Shantung of Shoe Polish
The elegant look of silk shantung is nothing to sneeze at - it's a beautiful fabric that can add the perfect touch to formal attire or home decor. But when shoe polish stains appear, they can be difficult to remove and last thing you want is to damage the delicate fabric. Thankfully, with a few simple steps, you can remove shoe polish from silk shantung easily.
Updated 23 Jun 2023
By Nishat Asif
What You Will Need
- Dish soap
- Warm water
- White vinegar
- Cotton cloths
Removing The Stain
- Blot the stained area of the silk shantung using a white cotton cloth.
- Mix two cups of warm water with one tablespoon of dish soap in a basin.
- Dip a clean, white cotton cloth in the solution and gently rub it into the stained area of the fabric.
- Allow the soapy solution to remain on the stain for several minutes before rinsing with clear, warm water.
- If the stain is still visible, try using a solution of one cup of warm water and one cup of white vinegar. Again, dip a clean cloth in the solution and rub it into the stained area before rinsing with warm, clear water.
- Allow the fabric to air dry.
Preventative Measures
Before wearing your silk shantung clothing or upholstery, be sure to do a spot test on an inconspicuous area of the fabric. This will help you gauge any reaction the fabric might have to cleaning solution.
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