How to get oil stain out of silk

The silk we usually use is a very delicate fabric, but many times we accidentally get oil stains on it. At this time, if the oil stains deeply penetrate into the silk fiber, it will be very troublesome for you to clean, so it is very important to choose a deep cleaning method.

Common cleaning options for many people include baking soda, Neutral Detergent, Professional Silk Cleaner, laundry detergent, etc. Among them, Professional Silk Cleaner is our most recommended product for cleaning silk. For this reason in this blog, I will teach you how to use Professional Silk Cleaner to clean our silk, and I have added some tips to these cleaning methods to make the cleaning process easier for you

If you are a novice, this novice tutorial will be very easy to follow, and we only need to spend a minimum of time to achieve perfect cleaning results, so it is almost foolproof. Below I will guide you through the following steps.

Can stains on silk be removed?

Like most housewives, I often leave some oil stains on my silk that are difficult to remove, but don’t worry, I can definitely tell you that you just need to use the correct cleaning method and it will be able to be removed.

Maybe you sometimes choose to give up because it takes too much time, but when you finish reading this blog, you will definitely change your mind, because we have chosen some of the simplest cleaning supplies to help you complete the cleaning work more quickly. These cleaning supplies are very More (I usually like to use a soft-bristled toothbrush, Professional Silk Cleaner, rags, spray bottles)

How do you get old oil stains out of silk sarees?

For regular silk, we first try mixing some Silk Cleaner with warm water and scrubbing gently. At this time, you need to observe the degree of cleaning. According to our experience, it is enough to add 1-2 ounces of detergent per gallon of water. If we find that stain removal is difficult, we will choose to gradually increase the amount of Silk Cleaner, usually adding 2 ounces of detergent per gallon of water. After scrubbing it once, you can use a soft-bristled toothbrush to scrub gently again until the oil stains are completely removed.

Note: I find that using cold water when cleaning silk is difficult to completely remove oil stains, especially old oil stains and viscos oil stains, but luckily in our testing we found that if you use warm water it will work just fine. To solve this problem, we recommend that the temperature be between 30-40 degrees Celsius. If you are not sure, you can try putting your hands in the water. As long as it does not feel hot, it is completely OK.

Tips for cleaning silk quickly

Of course, we have also mentioned some personal test tips above, and we will also share them with you, that is, using talcum powder

We only need to sprinkle a layer of talcum powder directly on the stain before cleaning. Remember that the amount must completely cover the oil stain.

Then press gently with your fingers to allow the powder to penetrate into the stain. Give the talcum powder enough time to work, about 1-2 hours

Use a soft-bristled brush to gently brush off the talcum powder, and then clean with the above cleaning methods.

You will find that oil stains are very easy to remove, helping us save a lot of time

If you don’t have talcum powder, you can also use Cornstarch. They have the same effect and can help us remove oil stains. The only difference is that Cornstarch needs to sit longer to allow it time to absorb the greasy oil. And it will not damage delicate silk fabrics, and you only need to wait until the oil stains are absorbed before cleaning

I have tried this method with many products made from silk, and I know everyone has their own favorite silk products, so I made this blog suitable for cleaning all silk products. In addition, my website has many other topics. Blogs about cleaning silk products, such as cleaning silk scarves and cleaning silk pillowcases. I hope these blogs can help you very well, but at the end of the blog I need to list some things that need to be paid attention to during the cleaning process.

Precautions for removing oil stains from silk

Do not use hot water. Hot water that is too hot will cause the silk fibers to shrink and harden.

Do not rub directly. Rough friction will puncture the silk surface and allow stains to penetrate inside.

Do not use concentrated detergents. Highly concentrated detergents can also damage silk fibers.

Do not twist hard. Rubbing and twisting may cause damage to the silk fabric.

Do not machine dry. High temperatures will cause the silk to deform and become brittle. It should be dried naturally.

Don’t use bleach. Bleach is too harsh a chemical and can eat through silk.

Do not iron with an iron. Direct contact with a high-temperature iron will damage the silk.

Do not solar dry. Prolonged direct sunlight will cause the silk to fade and be damaged.