How to Remove Stains on Silk Neckties
If you haven’t ruined a necktie yet by spilling soup or coffee on it, than chances are that sooner or later such a mishap will happen to you. If the necktie is part of your daily attire, then it is just a question of time before you will get it dirty. Not only can a silk tie be quite costly, but also neckties are commonly given as presents on father’s day and Christmas. A tie your son gave you for father’s day last year will be difficult to replace and knowing how to remove a stain without damaging the tie is key.
Many experts will tell you that any attempt to clean a silk tie is a waste of time. This might be true in some cases, but there are a few tips that will get a large portion of stains removed without damaging the delicate silk fabric.
The first thing to know about cleaning a silk tie is NOT to use water. Avoid getting the tie wet as this will cause the tie to fall out of shape. The stain might be gone, but the tie just won’t look right anymore. Instead, if you can act quickly, before the spot dries, try drawing the stain out with an absorbent. Plain talcum powder sprinkled on a necktie laid flat and left overnight has salvaged some ties. Be careful to use a powder that’s free of color or perfumes. Brush the powder off later with a soft towel.
If the stain has dried, or can’t be absorbed as above, there’s probably no alternative than to use a bit of liquid. There are many commercial stain removers available, such as Woolite
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