how to wash a silk tie

Everyone has experienced this: as you’re getting ready for a formal occasion or a big interview, you take out your beloved silk tie only to find it’s stained. I think you are feeling very depressed, just like me. So at this time we need How to clean silk tie? Using a washing machine? Or a washing ball? I dare say these are not the best ways

Be aware that Silk ties are luxurious but also extremely fragile.  If you simply throw them in the washer, the agitation and strong detergents may cause the colors to bleed, leave behind water stains, wrinkle excessively, or even break the fibers. But Don’t let these difficulties deter you, cleaning silk ties is not as difficult as you think.

So to save you time searching on the internet for different ways to clean silk tie, we have listed down all the ways to clean silk tie. Here you will learn step by step how to clean silk

tie in different ways

Can you wash Silk Ties in the washing machine?

Our advice is not to wash silk ties in the washing machine. According to feedback from many fans, their silk ties were damaged because they used a washing machine to clean them (in contrast, they now prefer to wash them by hand). You know , three years ago, I also used a washing machine to clean them, so I specially Find out what are the disadvantages of using a washing machine to clean silk tie

1.The washing machine may abrade the silk surface.

The metal parts inside a washing machine rotating at high speeds can scrape against the silk, causing pilling and friction damage on the silk fabric.

2.The washing machine can easily cause silk to shrink and deform.

Silk ties cannot withstand the violent pulling and tugging during the high-speed spin cycle of the washing machine. This can lead to ties becoming misshapen, wrinkled and shrunk.

3. Unable to clean stains thoroughly

Because the silk tie is smaller in size, stains cannot be completely removed during the cleaning process like hand washing.

Therefore, no matter which of the above results occurs, it is not what we want. so, in this blog post, I will only focus on how to hand wash silk ties. The benefits of hand washing silk ties are that you can control the cleaning strength to avoid damaging the surface, and you can also clean them thoroughly. These are things you cannot achieve by washing them in a washing machine.

how to hand wash a silk tie

Prepare a Cleaning Solution

When it comes to washing silk ties, it’s important to use a gentle cleaning solution that won’t damage the delicate fabric. The best approach is to mix a mild detergent or soap with lukewarm water.

Mix a small amount of detergent, about a teaspoon per cup of water, into lukewarm water. But you need to pay attention not to use hot water, because the first time I cleaned it I used hot water, so the cleaning result this time was also very bad. The silk fibers of my silk tie shrank directly and the shape was completely deformed, becoming very ugly. Therefore, this companion that had been with me for many years, I had to discard it reluctantly. From this experience, I hope my fans who follow me pay extra attention.

Soak the Tie

Next we put the silk tie into a basin of water with the cleaning solution you prepared, Allow the tie to soak for 15-30 minutes, giving the solution time to penetrate the fibers and loosen any dirt or stains.

Gently move the tie around occasionally while soaking to ensure all areas of the fabric come in contact with the cleaning solution.

Once the tie has soaked for a few minutes, gently swirl it around in the water and suds. This will help loosen any dirt or stains without damaging the delicate silk fibers. And you will need to manually scrub the hard-to-clean dirt with your hands. Just do it slowly until the dirt is removed,

Once everything is done we just need to pour clean warm water back in and submerge the tie again. Shake it to help rinse away traces of soap

Repeat this rinsing process until the tie feels completely clean and free of soap. Running lukewarm water through the tie under a gently running faucet can help give it a final rinse.

dry silk tie.

After everything is done, lay it flat or hang it up to complete the drying process. Avoid wrapping, twisting or tightly rolling the tie, as this can cause wrinkles and misshaping.

With this proper handwashing method, your silk ties will stay looking their best for many years to come. I hope these instructions help you keep your favorite silk ties in great condition. If you have any other questions feel free to leave a comment below!