How To Clean Silk Upholstery

Remove common silk upholstery stains safely.

How to clean silk upholstery. To clean silk start by spot cleaning any stains using 2 tablespoons of vinegar or lemon juice and 2 cups of lukewarm water. Silk is a protein based natural fiber produced by silk worms. If dirt seeps into the fibers of the silk it can become embedded which will cause a great deal of damage to your piece. Rub the dirt or mud stains gently with a wet and soft cloth to dissolve the dirt working in circular motions. Use a dry clean towel and blot the area gently.

Use a clean soft piece of cloth or sponge to dip into the solution. The care of silk upholstery on your furniture can seem like an overwhelming task especially when dealing with stains. Silk upholstery should be vacuumed weekly at a minimum to remove soiling on the exterior of the fabric. When you are done cleaning the stained upholstery fabric you need to absorb as much of the wetness as possible. Drain out the wash water.

Be sure that you rinse the area clean as well using clean warm water and patting or sponging it into the stained area. Put the silk item into water and gently stir with your hand. Use your vacuum s brush or upholstery tool to regularly vacuum the raw silk sofa to remove dust and residues that build up on the surface of the raw silk. Pat the area dry. Leave the area to air dry and never leave your silk furniture upholstery to dry in direct sunlight because its colours will fade.

Clean removable silk fill a large sink or bathtub with warm water and small amount of mild detergent. Clean the silk upholstery with gentle sweeping motions don t rub hard in one spot and try not to smudge the cleaning solution with erratic motions. Wring it out to remove most of the water and gently dab the stained area of the solution. Generally silk upholstery can be cleaned with a soft cloth dipped in a solution of cold water and mild laundry detergent such as woolite. Gently dab the area with a clean towel and get it as dry as you possibly can.

You must be very careful when cleaning raw silk to protect its weave. For tougher stains try a 1 1 solution of lukewarm water with either ammonia or alcohol instead. If necessary rinse the cloth again in the cleaning agent. Although it is durable silk is also quite delicate. We can clean fine silk upholstered furniture.