Scarves Cleaning and Caring for Hermès Scarves

[H’sKisses]

Thank you, all! I'm so glad I asked!

 

[PrayersandPurses]

I think we were probably typing at the same time and I just ’returned’ quicker . Great minds think alike !!

yes they do

 

[Purseloco]

I do not put my shawls in the dryer, but I spray them with Downey wrinkle remover, hang them up or spread them over the back of a chair between hand washes. This gets the wrinkles out and gives them a pleasant scent. I would be afraid of snags if I put them in my dryer.

 

[mktlim]

I steam my shawls and scarves if they aren't stained or dirty in between wears. I hand wash mine once in awhile.

 

[missmabel5]

Not sure if people are aware but there is an active recall right now for Laundress products in Canada and the US:

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www.thelaundressrecall.com

Thank you so much for posting this. I wasn't aware, but when I checked my bottles, I had three different detergents from Laundress that were included in the recall. I've heard rumors and whispers for years about their products being more hyped than they are high quality, and I have to say this tipped me over the edge. I'll be looking at the alternatives mentioned in this thread.

 

[Satya83]

Thank you so much for posting this. I wasn't aware, but when I checked my bottles, I had three different detergents from Laundress that were included in the recall. I've heard rumors and whispers for years about their products being more hyped than they are high quality, and I have to say this tipped me over the edge. I'll be looking at the alternatives mentioned in this thread.

I found out randomly when I saw a news report online! They have recalled all their products I believe now. I submitted a reimbursement request for 5 products I'm going to be trying Soak now with my silk scarves.

 

[Ashanti_Rose]

I am torn, I don’t buy CSGM because of how quickly it shows wear. But, I may need to make a (few) exceptions for this season triangles and 140 in both the men and the women!! This maybe a long list…

A CSGM fan here I almost exclusively wear cashmere (living in NY, I am always freezing indoors in summer and outdoors in winter) so CSGMs are a saviour. I actully find that with proper care, H cashmere wears so much nicer than silk! I take the shawls into rotations - wear them a lot (carry in my purse, when traveling, etc - so I don't baby them) and then I get them professionally dry cleaned, properly steam/iron them, repair the pulls and snags, remove the fuzz, etc (it is a "production", yes, and I probably spend an entire evening to "restore" one shawl) - but they literally look like new afterwords! If any stains, those are easily removed with soap and water... I will be happy to walk you through the care process and share my experience in handling them! They are worth it!! Happy New Year!

 

[Nomad]

A CSGM fan here I almost exclusively wear cashmere (living in NY, I am always freezing indoors in summer and outdoors in winter) so CSGMs are a saviour. I actully find that with proper care, H cashmere wears so much nicer than silk! I take the shawls into rotations - wear them a lot (carry in my purse, when traveling, etc - so I don't baby them) and then I get them professionally dry cleaned, properly steam/iron them, repair the pulls and snags, remove the fuzz, etc (it is a "production", yes, and I probably spend an entire evening to "restore" one shawl) - but they literally look like new afterwords! If any stains, those are easily removed with soap and water... I will be happy to walk you through the care process and share my experience in handling them! They are worth it!! Happy New Year!

Yes I‘d like to know how you deal with fuzz. There is a thread on wash and care

 

[Ashanti_Rose]

Yes I‘d like to know how you deal with fuzz. There is a thread on wash and care

I find that washing produces fuzz, whereas proper dry cleaning removes it. I remove the fuss the old fashion way - one by one with my fingers (my nails are cut short though - I wouldn't recomment it to anyone with substantive nail jobs It does take a lot of time and one has to be super careful, but you can do it while watching a movie.. I remove the fuzz before I take it to dry cleaner, and then afterwards, I steam the shawl with a hot iron, which flattens the fuzz as well (I use the iron on the highest setting, press first with moistened ironing cloth on the inner/back side and then the same area without it - to dry (both presses are short - I don't "cook" the material with iron obviously), and then remove the rest of the fuzz. Needless to say - one needs to be careful with edges not to press those! At the same time I inspect for any pulls, runs or snags and fix them right there - have a needle nearby). I go by small sections - press with iron, remove the fuzz, inspect and repeat it is also an opportunity to revive the edges if those have been flattened - it is possible to spray those with water and then work them with your fingers to round them. This production does take a few hours and plenty of patience so it is not for faint-hearted, but it is tested and tried. After the procedure, I hand shawl for a day or so to allow it to properly air dry if I plan on storing it (I usually keep it over the bed head board for a couple of days and then it can be safely folded and stored. Hope it will help and good luck!

 

[Nomad]

I find that washing produces fuzz, whereas proper dry cleaning removes it. I remove the fuss the old fashion way - one by one with my fingers (my nails are cut short though - I wouldn't recomment it to anyone with substantive nail jobs It does take a lot of time and one has to be super careful, but you can do it while watching a movie.. I remove the fuzz before I take it to dry cleaner, and then afterwards, I steam the shawl with a hot iron, which flattens the fuzz as well (I use the iron on the highest setting, press first with moistened ironing cloth on the inner/back side and then the same area without it - to dry (both presses are short - I don't "cook" the material with iron obviously), and then remove the rest of the fuzz. Needless to say - one needs to be careful with edges not to press those! At the same time I inspect for any pulls, runs or snags and fix them right there - have a needle nearby). I go by small sections - press with iron, remove the fuzz, inspect and repeat it is also an opportunity to revive the edges if those have been flattened - it is possible to spray those with water and then work them with your fingers to round them. This production does take a few hours and plenty of patience so it is not for faint-hearted, but it is tested and tried. After the procedure, I hand shawl for a day or so to allow it to properly air dry if I plan on storing it (I usually keep it over the bed head board for a couple of days and then it can be safely folded and stored. Hope it will help and good luck!

Awesome details thank you so much

 

[Nomad]

Just found out my one laundress bottle is in the recall. I haven’t had any symptoms but this sounds scary for some. I have washed probably 30 in my collection with it if not more.
Filled out the recall form.
thanks everyone!
should we worry about any adverse effects to our silks?

 

[Satya83]

Just found out my one laundress bottle is in the recall. I haven’t had any symptoms but this sounds scary for some. I have washed probably 30 in my collection with it if not more.
Filled out the recall form.
thanks everyone!
should we worry about any adverse effects to our silks?

I haven't read anything about any adverse impacts on fabrics. I was previously washing all my silks with it.

 

[Ashanti_Rose]

Dry cleaning is bad for cashmere....or, at best, far less than ideal. Cashmere should be hand washed if possible.

Just found out my one laundress bottle is in the recall. I haven’t had any symptoms but this sounds scary for some. I have washed probably 30 in my collection with it if not more.
Filled out the recall form.
thanks everyone!
should we worry about any adverse effects to our silks?

Same here - I have used their detergents and stain remover for a lot of other things (I get my scarves shawls dry cleaned). I will file for a refund but I am not too worried about it - will wear a mask next time I use it

 

[HenrietteBN]

We had our first daughter last year, and she is finally able to sit in my lap reasonably well. So I had her in my lap at a texmex restaurant, and tried eating over her head. Which means I spilled queso on my doublefaced silk twill I tried swishing it in cold water with Johnson's Baby Shampoo, and that did nothing. Feeling desperate - does anyone have any answers?

 

[Nomad]

We had our first daughter last year, and she is finally able to sit in my lap reasonably well. So I had her in my lap at a texmex restaurant, and tried eating over her head. Which means I spilled queso on my doublefaced silk twill I tried swishing it in cold water with Johnson's Baby Shampoo, and that did nothing. Feeling desperate - does anyone have any answers?

Someone will have better advice since I havent stained a scarf personally. I have bought stained. I have been able to get most out with Laundress (which is in a recall) and I scrub between my knuckles. I am not super gentle w silk anymore. It can take it. It could need more elbow grease as opposed to swishing. Since it has already been in the Johnson’s then no more harm can happen w the product, Since I assume you don’t have a silk cleaner.