How to Clean Silk Rugs
Cleans stains immediately before they set in and attach to the silk fibers. , Remove solid spills., Remove liquid spills.
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Cleans stains immediately before they set in and attach to the silk fibers.
Gently scoop solid debris from the rug using a spoon, but take care not to scrape the fibers of the rug.
Any scraping motion may tear the silk fibers. , Absorb as much liquid as possible by pressing the affected areas gently with a clean, white cloth.
Apply club soda to remove color from stains.
Pour the club soda onto a clean cloth and blot the stain.
Use a dry cloth to absorb any excess club soda.
Allow the area to air dry.
Do not use heat, such as a hair dryer, to dry the area because heat may damage a silk rug.
Apply a mixture of equal parts white vinegar and water to remove stains.
Pour the vinegar and water solution on a clean cloth and blot the stain.
Use a dry cloth to absorb the excess solution and allow the area to air dry.
Do not use heat to dry the area.
Avoid commercial cleaning agents, which may permanently discolor a silk rug. -
Step 2: Remove solid spills.
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Step 3: Remove liquid spills.
Detailed Guide
Gently scoop solid debris from the rug using a spoon, but take care not to scrape the fibers of the rug.
Any scraping motion may tear the silk fibers. , Absorb as much liquid as possible by pressing the affected areas gently with a clean, white cloth.
Apply club soda to remove color from stains.
Pour the club soda onto a clean cloth and blot the stain.
Use a dry cloth to absorb any excess club soda.
Allow the area to air dry.
Do not use heat, such as a hair dryer, to dry the area because heat may damage a silk rug.
Apply a mixture of equal parts white vinegar and water to remove stains.
Pour the vinegar and water solution on a clean cloth and blot the stain.
Use a dry cloth to absorb the excess solution and allow the area to air dry.
Do not use heat to dry the area.
Avoid commercial cleaning agents, which may permanently discolor a silk rug.
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