Say Goodbye to Urine Stains: A Step-By-Step Guide To Cleaning Silk Charmeuse
Accidents happen. Urine stains can happen on all types of fabrics, especially delicate materials like silk charmeuse. Learn how to quickly remove urine stains from your silk charmeuse fabric so you can save it from any permanent damage.
Updated 12 Mar 2023
By Jacobim Mugabe
How To Remove Urine Stains From Silk Charmeuse Fabric:
- If the stain is fresh, rinse it with cold water first.
- Mix a solution of equal parts white vinegar and cold water in a bowl, soak a cloth in solution, then wring out the excess liquid.
- Apply the mixture directly to the stain and gently rub it, moving from outside in.
- Rinse the area with cold water and blot dry with a clean towel.
- If the stain is still present, mix a solution of ¼ teaspoon of mild liquid detergent and 2 cups of cold water. Soak cloth in the solution and wring out excess liquid before applying it to stain.
- Gently rub the detergent solution into the stain and allow it to sit for 5 minutes.
- Rinse the area with cold water and blot dry again with a clean towel. Repeat this process until the stain has been removed.
- Allow the area to air dry completely before putting the fabric in washing machine.
- Wash fabric with a gentle cycle and cold water.
- Allow the fabric to air dry or tumble dry on low heat.
Tips For Preventing Urine Stains On Silk Charmeuse Fabric:
- Always use a protective sheet or cover when using silk charmeuse fabric.
- Be sure to rinse the fabric as soon as possible if a spill or accident occurs. The longer the urine sits on fabric, the more difficult it will be to remove the stain.
- As much as possible, avoid using anything with bleaching agents when cleaning silk charmeuse fabric.
- Read cleaning instructions before attempting to clean fabric.
- If possible, take fabric to a professional cleaner for best results.
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