Silk Fabric Stain Removal Without Washing! 

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I would love to know how to get rust-coloured mould stains out of a pale cobalt powder-blue silk evening dress . It also has beads (possibly painted/stained) on it. Thank you!

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Same here! Just got my scarf today from fashionphile, and I did the same method. All the stains came out! 😃

Well said

I’m so glad to shared that with me. Thank you

You’re very welcome! ❤️❤️

Good advice

Agree. You will destroy your peace of cloth

I also want to add thar, rubbing the satin like that will snag it as well. Never rub it too much and if you do, go with the grains

These are demonstrations for white satin fabrics Only. Most of these gowns were also synthetic and not pure silk. Working with pure silk, you would only do the dab method with the least amount of chemicals.

@@susaneliascouture Thank you for your advice.

Thank you I’m glad it helped.

I'm so glad to hear this!

Did you use baking soda as demonstrated in this video or dishwasher detergent? I have spilled oil on my expensive silkl saree today😢

First use baking soda or baby powder to absorb as much if the oil as you can then you can apply the dishwasher and water solution but keep in mind to try this in an area that doesn’t show. Water solutions can cause a ring when it dries.

@@susaneliascouture thanks so much for the prompt reply. The oil stain is in the front and the water mark will definitely show. I'm kicking myself for being so careless

​​@@shanthisiddarthanhe same me...😢 what about to wash whole dress after this. Did you try it?

I live hearing this thank you ☺️

@@susaneliascouture lol just realized I said toothpaste instead of toothbrush 😭 still amazing!! (-:

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Thank you.

Use the above combination for anything that is from the body. Again, old stains that have not been treated may not respond?...

I’ve had great luck using citric acid on old underarm stains on silk. It may take more than one application but it definitely works. I did it on a 5 year old silk top that had horrible stains.

@@gtucci21 like lemon juice?

@@gtucci21 how did you remove it please tell me i am struggling to remove one

Paint usually can not be removed.

Wow, that is tricky if you have color you can not use bleach so I'm not sure what can be done

Hi Angie, it's hard to tackle the yellow stains. If you get a toothbrush and put a mixture of degreaser, baking soda, water, and toothpaste and try that on some white fabric first. I can't guarantee anything since I have not seen your shoes and I am not an expert.

@@susaneliascouture thank you dear, will try and see how it works and update you ☺️

That’s a new one! Wood stains I’m not sure! I would try using these methods and report back with how it did?? Maybe we can figure something else out

I think she means foxing

Yes that's a good one

@@trinityflow yes do not use a toothbrush but instead use a soft cloth and try to pat it gently to remove most of the stain.

At least 70%

You can dry brush it off with a soft brush. If the garment can be washed soak it out sure

Yes, that is a big challenge. Most stains will not come out if it’s set for years. Sometimes a professional cleaner has a powerful tool that blows out stains

Yes, that is a big challenge. Most stains will not come out if it’s set for years. Sometimes a professional cleaner has a powerful tool that blows out stains

None of these methods shown are for colored fabric. Both vinegar and lemon juice will bleach fabrics. Try none chorine methods

The only thing you can do is soak the item with a light wash to lift the stain. You can only do this if the fabric allows you to. Not usually dyed silk because it could cause a water stain if the entire item is not soaked

Great to hear

No only some methods like the mild dishwasher soap and non bleaching items will work

Some might help but you will have to test and check and see

If it’s old I recommend a dry cleaner that has the Special forced air machine.

@Kasey Wong the sooner the better. If it’s white you might need a bleach alternative as well.

Yes I was wondering that too. Your stain removal processes are done on white silk. What do you think will happen on a blue silk dress for example.

That is a tricky situation if it's dried a long time or washed repeatedly. Once you do that, the stain is sealed, so to speak, in the fibers.

Thank you

@@susaneliascouture you’re welcome

Have not tried that Dea! Hmm, I would give it a whirl but I think nail polish will require a solvent of sorts.

If you have a dry cleaner near you. Go to them and ask them to use the air hose spray that removes stains without chemical

I'm sorry that is not possible. Unless you decide to re-dye the top with a Ritz dye

If it’s an old stain go to a professional cleaner for advice

Thank you I hope it helps you when you are in a stain dilemma

Hi, hope you've found a fix for your problem if not there are cloth darning stitching which is done to cover up the hole, you can ask cloth tailor to do it or look up videos on RU-vid. There are adhesive heat action tape called 'Rivil Civil' tape which can be used with iron to close the hole. Look up RU-vid videos for the same again. I've just dropped my fabric at my local dry cleaners to get the hole covered they offer that services here

I have not tried it, but I did use a new product pre stain removal cloth. None of the stains came out so , I didn't include it on this video. My experience is that most of these products are a good pre wash type item or processes. With that being said you can lock a stain in by using the wrong things or not working on the stain at all. If that makes sense:).

It's most likely grease and will need a degreaser

Sorry for the delay. If the stain is old and you have washed the garment many times it could be difficult! Otherwise, try the combination of tsp hydrogen peroxide, tsp ammonia, tsp of detergent let that sit on the stain for a few min then tap with a damp white cloth.

Yes, a soft toothbrush in a circular motion will help

@@susaneliascouture thank you I'll use a soft bristle toothbrush. And is it the lipstick method I should try too?

These demos are for white silk. If you have color you have to test inside I seam allowance to check. Some things to avoid would be the nail polish remover, bleach of any kind, and alcohol. I would stick to mild soap and non bleach alternatives. I hope that helps

Yes pls check with your local dry cleaner

If you are able to soak the garment with a light soapy mix then you can let it dry in a towel and see?

Yes, that is right

I would really need an advice for this too.

I'll third this. Water stains on silk and satin make me want to die. Having a second opinion would be great. I've tried a few spot treatments to varying degrees of success. The most effective I've found is to use distilled water. Always use distilled water because it doesn't have minerals in it that cause the stains in the first place. Then take a microfiber, terrycloth, or silk/satin cloth (ideally white or the same fabric so it doesn't bleed), and dip a corner into the distilled water. Get it damp, not wet, and gently to moderately rub *with* the grain to clean. Buff out the edges. To dry, place the fabric on an (again, ideally white) terrycloth or microfiber cloth. Either use a blow dryer or place another towel on top to absorb the water. Repeat this process a few times, but with each try the odds of you getting more of the water mark off decrease. I usually go about four times and then call it. It's not always perfect and sometimes in low light levels on my shiny satins I can still see a bit of a mark, but it's not something you'd see unless you're a few inches away and looking for the spot. I've heard distilled white vinegar and I imagine isopropyl alcohol also work because they evaporate quickly and don't have minerals but I haven't tried either yet.

Old stains might be a bit pesky, but the techniques should be usable!! I would say your methodology for the shirt stain is correct, start mild and work through the levels! If this works come back and give me a comment!

The first step is to know what the stain is from? How long has it been there? It’s hard to help without seeing the problem.

Without seeing the project in person it's hard to give you advice. Alcohol in general will not bleach the fabric. All I can say is try this method inside a seam allowance or area that will not harm the garment's look.

Oh please do not use peroxide ! It bleached my blazer from Pink to white...

As I say in the video these remedies are GeForce White silk. That is why I also use beach alternatives. If you are dealing with color fabric you are limited to dishwasher soap and bleach alternatives. Everything you try should be tested in an inside seam first. I hope this helps

If it is white, i would try soaking in a mixture 1:2 of milk and water and a bit of soap for silk. I removed a fabric dye stain from an Off White top like this. The mixture will change the color, you might need to exchange it once.

Hi! I am sorry this out of my wheel house, I recommend going to a dry cleaner and there is a special silk air spray that the good ones have. Just ask around, I am sure they will be able to tackle this. Sorry I cant be more help!

@@susaneliascouture Thanks for getting back to me.

Actual stain results in anything that discolors a material that can only be removed by eliminating the color like bleach BUT I do not recommend using bleach on delicate silks. You can use a bleach alternative maybe. I would TEST this first on an inside seam or other cloth. I hope this helps

Nail polish remover usually works but you can not use this in acetate fabric as it will melt it.

This is tricky, I am not an expert but I have experienced this. I have believe it or not washed silks in a gently cycle and was pleased. Most likely this yellowing comes from body perspiration.

How can I removed oil stain from green colour scarf +silver decor with out the colour staining +the decor of scarf coming off scarf thanls

Dry cleaning? This is usually done at a facility that you bring your clothes to, I think this is what you mean? If you like it please do give the vid a thumbs up, it helps me get more viewers! 🥰

@@susaneliascouture yes, thank you! That's exactly what I meant, I don't know how they do dry cleaning, and is there any way to do it at home?

@@AbdurrahmanHaidary87 There isa dry cleaning method you can do in the dryer. The item that gets stains out that the dry cleaners have is a high pressure steamer. this eliminates the stain from the fibers themselves.

@@susaneliascouture thanks a lot

You should be able to do that but always rest inside a garment first

Thank you!!

raw silk is a little bit more delicate but if you try it on as a spot that is not important first, you should be able to do the same thing

You must always try it first in an area that doesn’t matter or show. Sorry to hear this

For removing dye stains you can try to put the garment in a mix of 1 part of milk and 2 parts of water, and a bit of soap for silk. I saved an off white shirt that had a pink dye stain with this process. You might need to change the mixture once depending on how much of dye there was…

POOJA BUDHAALE Wow thank you for your comment. I’m so sorry it bleached. My formulas are basically for white silk. Without seeing it I can’t really help much. Once color is removed you can not add color back. If possible you could go to a dry cleaner an have them assess the situation. Another suggestion is to place a detail design element like lace or beading or something to hide the flaw possibly? Be creative. Sorry and good luck.

Paint can not be removed

Oh boy sorry to hear that. That means the color in the fabric was not dye fast. It wasn’t set. Unfortunately there is nit much you can do:(

A few ideas I have - 1) If there is an Indian store close to you, look for their Lifebuoy soap. It magically lightened some colour stains from a dress and I’ve been using it since 2) If that doesn’t work, see if you have a dyer close by who can discharge the fabric. That will bleach the entire fabric and then you can get it reprinted with polka dots. One thing - don’t ever soak silks to wash. Just gently wash them with a mild liquid right away but an ever better tip would be to sun them - as the heat kills all the germs and it comes smelling fresh and nice.

I'm not there to see this, but the first thing you can do is rub the area of the deodorant stain together with another part of the garment. If it's a fresh deodorant stain, it will usually come out. Otherwise, if you have an excellent dry cleaner, check if they have an air pressure or steam machine. They can generally blow out the stain without water or chemical

ice cold water and lots of salt.

Salt, and Hydrogen Peroxide..