Washing a silk dress by hand is probably the safest way to wash a silk dress, and the steps are easy to follow.
- Submerge your silk dress in a basin filled with cool water.
- Add a few drops of mild detergent and use your hand to mix it into the solution. Let the item soak for at least 3 minutes.
- Using your hands, plunge the garment up and down to remove dirt.
- Rinse the silk dress under cold water until all the soap has been washed out.
- Soak up the moisture using a towel. Never rub or agitate your silk dress.
- Hang it on a drying rack and keep it away from direct sunlight.