How to Care for Silk: Your Ultimate Silk Bedding Care Guide

Silk bedding care is not complicated at all. Silk sheets are well-known for their luxurious feeling, and their softness only adds to their delicate nature, intimidating new users. Learning how to care for silk isn’t hard. With the right care regimen, silk bedding will be pretty, soft, and durable for ages. This guide will take you stepwise through practical tips and dos and don’ts to make silk care easy so you can enjoy your luxurious, bedridden life without worries.

 

How to Care for Silk Bedding During Washing

Washing is the most important part of silk care. In fact, silk bedding can be cleaned at home using the proper methods, achieving professional and efficient results. Here is the way to clean your silk bedding without causing damage:

 

Handwashing Silk: The Best Option

Handwashing is the gentlest and most effective way to clean your silk bedding. Follow these steps to protect its delicate fibers:

1. Soak the soiled silk items in lukewarm water for 3-5 minutes.
2. Replace the water with clean, lukewarm water and add a small, completely dissolved amount of pH-neutral detergent. A detergent like MANITO Delicate Laundry Detergent is highly recommended.
3. Gently place your silk products into the soapy water.
4. Lightly press the fabric to expel stains- avoid rubbing or wringing, as this will damage the fibers.
5. Rinse thoroughly with cold water to remove the detergent altogether.
6. Squeeze excess water with gentle pressure without twisting the fabric, then air dry.

 

Can You Wash Silk in a Machine?

Handwashing is the best method, but silk can also be machine washed:

1. Pre-soak silk objects in lukewarm water for 3 to 5 minutes.
2. Gently drain excess water and turn the items inside out.
3. Place small silk pieces like pillowcases and garments in mesh laundry bags to minimize friction and prevent damage.
4. Avoid washing silk with other materials to protect the delicate fabric.
5. Use your machine’s delicate or mild cycle with the softest spin setting and cold water.

 

Detergents to Avoid When Washing Silk

You must refrain from using the following detergents while washing silk.

• Bleach
• Fabric softeners
• General purpose detergents
• Use the MANITO Delicate Laundry Detergent, which offers professional fabric care and keeps silk soft and smooth. Its natural and organic formula, which is not tinged by artificial color or dye, prevents the texture and beauty of fabrics from wearing off. It revives and leaves clothes soft like new, suitable for washing delicate objects.

 

How to Dry Silk Bedding Without Damage

Drying silk in the right way is crucial to maintaining its texture and shape. Thus, air drying is the best method for drying mulberry silk bedding.

1. After washing, the bedding made from silk should be laid flat on a clean, dry towel.
2. Roll the towel with the silk inside to press out the water gently.
3. Unroll the silk and lay it flat on a drying rack. Ensure that the area for drying is well-ventilated.
4. Keep it away from direct sunlight to avoid fading and damage to fibers.

 

Here are a few pieces of advice about air-drying silk bedding.

• Never wring silk sheets after washing; blot away excess moisture with a white towel.
• Hang your silk indoors or outdoors on a line, away from direct sunlight, to prevent fading.
• If using clothespins, opt for soft-grip styles to avoid marking or denting the fabric.
• Avoid wooden drying racks, which may transfer stains or dye onto your silk.
• Silk bedding will not survive a ride in a dryer as heat can harm its delicate threads.

 

Can You Iron Your Silk Bedding?

Ironing silk directly is a big no! Silk is naturally elastic and resilient; minor wrinkles usually smooth out after hanging. Even if freshly dried silk appears slightly wrinkled, thanks to gravity, it will naturally smooth out after hanging for a few days. If your silk pillowcases and/or silk sheets look wrinkled, use steam ironing while carefully controlling the temperature.

For a detailed guide, check out this blog for detailed instructions.

 

Best Practices for Storing Silk Bedding

Proper storage is essential to keeping silk bedding pristine:

• Let fresh air into fabric bags, using non-woven material as an alternative to plastic options.
• Plastic bags can trap moisture and create conditions favorable for mold.
• Store silk bedding in a cool, dry space away from sunlight.
• Add natural repellents like cedarwood or lavender sachets to protect against moths and maintain freshness.

 

DOs and DON’Ts of Caring for Your Silk Bedding

DOs: Essential Tips for Maintaining Silk Bedding	DON’Ts: Common Mistakes to Avoid
Wash silk regularly but gently.	Don’t wring or twist silk.
Use cold or lukewarm water.	Don’t mix silk with other fabrics.
Test for colorfastness before washing.	Don’t use fabric softener or bleach.
Invest in silk-specific detergents.	Don’t tumble dry silk.
Rotate silk bedding sets.	Don’t store silk in plastic.
Air your bedding occasionally.	Don’t leave silk wet for too long.
Dry silk indoors, away from sunlight.	Don’t expose silk to direct sunlight.

 

Wrap Up Your Silk Care Routine Like a Pro

Maintaining your silk pillowcase or sheets doesn’t have to be a hassle. By following the essential silk care tips and maintaining them gently, you can keep them feeling luxurious and fresh for a long time.

Looking to upgrade your bedding game? Check out the MANITO collection for the highest-quality silk bedding. Transform your sleep with luxurious silk that’s made to last.