I know it's been discussed here somewhere but is there a good brand of hand wash soap here in the U.S. that everyone likes?
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Oh no!!Took a scarf in to my boutique--they sent it off to their preferred cleaner--came back with hems smashed flat
Going to let the GM know next time I'm in, as she was the one who wrote up my ticket.........
Hopefully, there won't be a next time--but next time, I'll try to wash on my own.
Oh no!!
This is why I read the threads here and attempted to wash it myself.........
The oil stains are still there though and I am not sure what to do now.
I spotted on a bit of woolight and then immersed the entire scarf.Did you spot clean it or wash the entire scarf? I have read that spot cleaning can sometimes make the scarf look spotty. Whenever I have oil stains I put some DISH soap on the stain and rub it in before washing the entire scarf in a tub with dish soap mixed in. I use Ivory dish soap. This always gets rid of oil stains. I've never tried it on a dip dye, which is what you are trying to wash.
Took a scarf in to my boutique--they sent it off to their preferred cleaner--came back with hems smashed flat
Going to let the GM know next time I'm in, as she was the one who wrote up my ticket.........
Hopefully, there won't be a next time--but next time, I'll try to wash on my own.
Has anybody ever washed a dip dyed scarf? Mine got olive oil stains on it and I tried to gently handwash as prescribed here. The stains are still there and I am worried that some of the color has left thanks to the woolite. There are a few light spots. Horrors...my favorite large dip dye.....
I spotted on a bit of woolight and then immersed the entire scarf.
I just might have to learn to live with the spots because of the nature of the dip dye...
I am so sad about this and I wish I had tried dish soap first. That is so smart because it is intended to remove grease but I was trying to be gently with the scarf......![]()
etoile de mer, thank you for the suggestion. I had wondered that myself after reading in this thread, but I had not seen the particular problem addressed. I will continue to learn from you clever ladies, and perhaps be brave enough to try washing it myself (as I could not make the hems any worse than they are now)So very sorry to hear, Scarf and Glove, that's very aggravating! You may have a bit of luck reviving the rolled edges, by hand washing, and then rolling the edges between your fingers, while still damp. A bit tedious, and won't be like new, but will likely improve it a bit. Perhaps someone who has done this, can jump in with advice!
etoile de mer, thank you for the suggestion. I had wondered that myself after reading in this thread, but I had not seen the particular problem addressed. I will continue to learn from you clever ladies, and perhaps be brave enough to try washing it myself (as I could not make the hems any worse than they are now)
Thank you so much. I have been referred to a few reputable drycleaners by my local Hermes but honestly, I think I can just wear the scarf as is...nobody will notice the spots but me and I fear further color loss. I am going to leave the dip dyes home next time we take the children out to dinner..and I am staying away from the olive oil!I've wondered about handwashing my Dip Dyes, but have been a bit afraid to attempt it. So sorry this happened to you, texasgirliegirl!
With my silk twills, and mousselines, I make a note of the location of stains, get the whole scarf wet, and then treat the stains. I've always avoided placing detergent directly on a dry scarf, as I was worried it might lift too much dye. But as the Dip Dyes are so saturated with dye, this might have happened with my pre-wetting method, too!
I've used the Laundress Delicate Wash, and Stain Solution (as needed), with great success, but as noted haven't attempted to wash Dip Dyes yet. I hope your area of color loss isn't too big, and can possibly be hidden, when folded for wear.
With my silk twills, and mousselines, I make a note of the location of stains, get the whole scarf wet, and then treat the stains. .
Hi etoile,
Do u wash your mousselines the same way u do your silks? I have washed both my 90 & 140 silks without problems, but have never attempted moussies. In the sub-tropics, the temp is around 32degrees every day & I find it not terribly hygienic returning the moussie to the box without washing.
Hi etoile,
Do u wash your mousselines the same way u do your silks? I have washed both my 90 & 140 silks without problems, but have never attempted moussies. In the sub-tropics, the temp is around 32degrees every day & I find it not terribly hygienic returning the moussie to the box without washing.
Oh no!!
This is why I read the threads here and attempted to wash it myself.........
The oil stains are still there though and I am not sure what to do now.