To wash satin fill a container with lukewarm water and add detergent for delicates. Submerge the satin in the water and leave it to soak for 3 to 5 minutes. Use your hands to agitate the satin in order to remove any dirt, stains, and scents. When finished washing rinse the satin under cold water and air dry in a cool place out of contact with direct sunlight.
This is How to Wash Satin: Step-by-Step Guide.
This article will give you step-by-step instructions on how to wash satin.
Satin is most commonly made from either silk or polyester fibers. These instructions can be used to wash silk satin as well as polyester satin.
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Use these guides to ensure you are using the right methods to care for your satin laundry.
How to Wash Satin
Satin is a delicate fabric typically made from either silk or polyester fibers. Although these two fibers are much different from one another, the same washing methods can be applied to both.
Before you ever attempt to care for your satin clothing, you first must check the item's care label. If the care label reads "dry clean only," then take your garment to thedry cleaners and do not try to wash at home.
If your satin garment's care label allows for hand and machine washing, then continue reading below.
How to Wash Satin by Hand
Hand washing is the best way to clean satin clothing, bedding, and cloth, because it is not only an effective, but also gentle and easy to do. Hand washing satin takes about 10 to 15 minutes and can be done with a few basic and affordable supplies.
Follow the instructions below to learn how to wash satin by hand.
Things You'll Need:
- Laundry detergent for delicates
- A water basin
- Lukewarm water
- An absorbent towel
- Satin fabric
1. Fill a Basin With Water
Fill a basin with lukewarm water not exceeding 77°F/25°C.
2. Add Laundry Detergent
Add detergent for delicates in to the water. Do not use bleach or regular laundry detergent with satin.
3. Submerge the Garment
Submerge the satin garment in the water. Let the garment soak for 3 to 5 minutes depending on the thickness of the fabric.
4. Agitate the Satin
Use your hands to agitate the satin while in the water. Do this for another 3 to 5 minutes, or until you are satisfied that your garment has been adequately cleansed.
5. Rinse Under Cold Water
Remove the satin from the water, and rinse the satin under cold water until the soap has been completely removed and the water runs clear.
6. Roll in a Towel
Roll your satin garment in an absorbent towel. Lay your garment evenly on the towel, and gently roll the towel (sushi roll style) inwards. Apply pressure to the top of the roll to gently remove excess water from the fabric.
7. Air Dry
Hang or lay flat to air dry in a cool place out of contract with direct sunlight.
How to Machine Wash Satin
Carefully follow the steps below to wash satin in the washing machine.
Things You'll Need:
- A mesh laundry bag
- Laundry detergent for delicates
- A washing machine
- Satin fabric
1. Separate the Laundry
Sort your laundry and wash satin together only with other delicate fabrics. Sort your laundry by texture, color, weight, and fabric type, and group together accordingly. Do not overload your washing machine when washing satin.
2. Turn the Garment Inside Out
Turn the satin garment inside out.
3. Place in Mesh Laundry Bag
Put the garment in a mesh laundry bag.
4. Place in Washing Machine
Place the mesh laundry bag into the washing machine.
5. Add Laundry Detergent
Add liquid laundry detergent for delicates. For polyester satin, use detergent for delicates or gentle laundry detergent. For silk satin, use detergent for delicates or silk detergent. Check the detergent's instruction label to find out how much to add. Do not add more than the recommended amount of detergent.
6. Delicate and Cold Water Setting
Adjust the settings on the washing machine to the delicate/gentle setting and wash with cold water. Also adjust the to the shortest duration rinse cycle possible.
7. Push Start
Push start.
8. Air Dry
Once the wash cycle has been completed, remove your satin clothing from the laundry bag, and hang or lay flat to dry in a cool dark place out of contact with direct sunlight.
Use these detailed guides to learn how to wash other types of silk and satin items properly.
How to Wash Silk FAQ
Can satin go in the washing machine?
Satin can go in the washing machine as long as the item's care label allows for it. If the care label reads that the item may be machine washed, then turn it inside out, place it into a mesh laundry bag, add some detergent for delicates, and wash it on the delicate setting with cold water.
Does satin shrink when washed?
Satin will only shrink if washed in hot water. Be sure to adjust the settings on the washing machine to cold water and delicate/gentle before you begin washing your satin clothing.
Can you machine dry satin?
Satin should not be dried in the dryer. Hang or lay your satin flat to dry in a cool place out of contact with direct sunlight. The tumble action in the dryer can cause damage to your satin clothing, and the heat can lead to shrinkage as well.
How do you wash satin garments?
Hand wash satin garments by filling a container with lukewarm water and adding a few drops of detergent for delicates. Submerge the satin leave to soak for 3 to 5 minutes before agitating with your hands. Rinse the soap out with cold water and air dry in a cool place.