I've used micellar water on my silks...no issues. Dish soap works as well...just don't scrub too hard. I'd say the dry cleaners is the last option for removing the stain.
Scarves Cleaning and Caring for Hermès Scarves
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I haven't tried it but have read great things about micellular water. I think if you can get it to the dry cleaners in a reasonable time (this week) they'll be able to get it out; it can't be the first time someone's brought in a liptstick/silk combo. (I'm assuming you have a great dry cleaner of course; if they're going to smash the hems, well, I might try another option although flat hems can be fixed if you have the patience.). Good luck!
Thank you to all who answered so quickly. I can always count on people here!
I was afraid to let time pass and allow the rose lip oil to set in the silk, so I also reached out to a dear friend with a great deal of silk scarf experience and followed her suggestion. Worked fantastically!!
Mild hand soap ( I’m sure the hand soap at work is mild because you KNOW they dilute it!) little bit of water, no scrubbing just gentle movement of my fingers over the silk. Tried on a small area and it definitely lightened, so I continued ( literally rinse and repeat) until it was pristine. It is draped on a chair in my office drying as we speak.
Thank you again to everyone for their quick responses and evident caring.
Before and after
I was able to fix flat hem on cashmere - but it takes a day of spraying and steaming the hem on 140 and the working on them with my fingers to round and plump them. And then airing and drying to get the wet smell out of cashmere.. On silk - it is a questionable task and would depend on how flat the hems are. The only way is to wash the scarf.I haven't tried it but have read great things about micellular water. I think if you can get it to the dry cleaners in a reasonable time (this week) they'll be able to get it out; it can't be the first time someone's brought in a liptstick/silk combo. (I'm assuming you have a great dry cleaner of course; if they're going to smash the hems, well, I might try another option although flat hems can be fixed if you have the patience.). Good luck!
Glad it came out, I find foundation is more stubborn to remove but you can use the same method as well.
Sadly the foundation stain is a real issue and i do try setting spray to help. I use woolite dilluted with water and normally it comes off.
I too use Woolite for washing scarves
For stains, I am very BOLD, using SHOUT IT OUT just on the spot
I have learned HS are remarkably robust, but watch the wash water , if it gets dar/colored immediately take out hS , the dye is bleeding
And finally, grey wash water is NOT dirt, it is bleeding dye, don’t be fooled
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I promise I searched long and hard. I wasn't able to find any care/cleaning tips for mousseline scarves. I just received a lovely mousseline scarf, although somewhat oddly shaped. Not sure what it is (elongated hexagon?).
Problem is there is a little bit of fragrance that I'd like to remove as well as all the wrinkles. Can anyone provide guidance or point me in the right direction?
Problem is there is a little bit of fragrance that I'd like to remove as well as all the wrinkles. Can anyone provide guidance or point me in the right direction?
You can either hand wash it or dry clean at the cleaner who knows how to handle H scarves. Hand washing works - will remove the fragrance and once you iron the scarf, the wrinkles will be gone. You can use any of the gentle detergents made for delicate fabrics (Laundress has one) and use color catching sheets to prevent any bleeding.. Keep in mind that if the scarf was never washed before, washing it will remove the original stiffness/crispiness (if I may) so the silk will be much softer. If it is an issue for you, take it to the dry cleaner. When ironing, stay away from the handrolled edge and exercise due care
There are plenty of advice on this thread how to handle scarves as well as MaiTai blog on the net, so read a bit before your take the plunge good luck
Thank you! There are a lot of pages in this thread but I couldn't find guidance specifically on mousseline. ooooh guidance on Cashmere/Silk would be great too. Its too bad we can't search within a thread.You can either hand wash it or dry clean at the cleaner who knows how to handle H scarves. Hand washing works - will remove the fragrance and once you iron the scarf, the wrinkles will be gone. You can use any of the gentle detergents made for delicate fabrics (Laundress has one) and use color catching sheets to prevent any bleeding.. Keep in mind that if the scarf was never washed before, washing it will remove the original stiffness/crispiness (if I may) so the silk will be much softer. If it is an issue for you, take it to the dry cleaner. When ironing, stay away from the handrolled edge and exercise due care
I definitely don't mind losing the crispiness. I do have both the Laundress (practically the whole line) and the color catching sheets. Wonder if steaming will work on mousseline and if its safe.
1. On scent, try wrapping up scarf in unscented dryer sheets for a couple weeks, it does work and remove smell
2. Wrinkle removal from mousse, there are LOTS of diff fabrics that have been sold by H and marketed/known as mousses, all requiring diff approaches, sorry I can’t help more on that, but be aware. I think SOME recent silk mousses are hopeless, they get wrinkled no matter what I do. But, that is not the case for all mousses ….
Sure. You CAN wash cash/silk, but personally I prefer dry cleaning. A couple of reasons:
1. If you go with washing, you have to dry then flat. If you have a table to dedicate to that for the drying time - that's great. Make sure you reshape them when drying, so they are not stretched out on the corners.
2. Once you put cash/silk scarf in water, it will produce some additional piling and fluff. If you can leave with it, then go with it.
3. I find that dry cleaning is generally gentler on cashmere and the shawls look like new thereafter, so prefer dry cleaning them. However, make sure that your dry cleaner knows how to handle H scarves and verify with them that they won't press the hems flat. Flat hems are plain ugly, but could be fixed on cashmere (but it take a lot of time and effort - spraying, steaming, rounding them off, etc). It is a production, so it is easier to discuss with your dry cleaner to save your some time
4. You can also steam your cash shawl - in lieu of cleaning, in case you like to just to freshen it up between wears. Iron it on the back side using moistened cheese cloth (or any thin cotton rag). The steam from the iron will effectively clean the fabric. Make sure that it is fully aired and dry before you attempt to fold it and store it (obvious but still worth mentioning). And again, be mindful of hems.
If you decide to wash cash silk scarf, Laundress has wool wash (it is a really good one).
You can spot clean stains on cashmere - and generally it won't produce water stains as opposed to silk. You can use regular soap - just rub it into the stain (can use qtips or cotton squares) and dry quickly to prevent water circles..
Thank you so much for all the tips! No noticeable stains on my CSGM's, just want to freshen them up. I have this stand up Rowena steamer. I'm just nervous b/c I've never worked on Hermes cashmere before.Sure. You CAN wash cash/silk, but personally I prefer dry cleaning. A couple of reasons:
1. If you go with washing, you have to dry then flat. If you have a table to dedicate to that for the drying time - that's great. Make sure you reshape them when drying, so they are not stretched out on the corners.
2. Once you put cash/silk scarf in water, it will produce some additional piling and fluff. If you can leave with it, then go with it.
3. I find that dry cleaning is generally gentler on cashmere and the shawls look like new thereafter, so prefer dry cleaning them. However, make sure that your dry cleaner knows how to handle H scarves and verify with them that they won't press the hems flat. Flat hems are plain ugly, but could be fixed on cashmere (but it take a lot of time and effort - spraying, steaming, rounding them off, etc). It is a production, so it is easier to discuss with your dry cleaner to save your some time
4. You can also steam your cash shawl - in lieu of cleaning, in case you like to just to freshen it up between wears. Iron it on the back side using moistened cheese cloth (or any thin cotton rag). The steam from the iron will effectively clean the fabric. Make sure that it is fully aired and dry before you attempt to fold it and store it (obvious but still worth mentioning). And again, be mindful of hems.
If you decide to wash cash silk scarf, Laundress has wool wash (it is a really good one).
You can spot clean stains on cashmere - and generally it won't produce water stains as opposed to silk. You can use regular soap - just rub it into the stain (can use qtips or cotton squares) and dry quickly to prevent water circles..
@marietouchet - does the dryer sheet method work for heavily scented silk scarves? I just washed one but I can still smell the previous owner's perfume