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Dry Cleaning a Silk Shirt

 Dry cleaning is the preferred method for washing your Silk Shirts from 1000 Kingdoms. 

Dry cleaning is the best way to wash silk because it does not use water, and therefore will not cause any color to bleed. 


Be sure the dry cleaning service that you choose to use has sufficient expertise in caring for silk garments. 


It is okay to iron or steam your silk shirt at home, as long as the correct steps are followed. See the step-by-step guides below.  


Silk Shirt Home Care Methods

 If you choose to care for your silk shirt at home, please follow these step-by-step instructional guides. 

How to Wash A Silk Shirt

Use this step-by-step guide to learn how to properly hand wash your silk shirt at home. Please be aware that hand washing your silk shirt may lead to color bleeding. Do not under any circumstances use the washing machine to wash your silk shirt from 1000 Kingdoms. 


LINK: How to Wash a Silk Shirt

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How to iron a Silk SHirt

Use this step-by-step guide to learn how to iron your silk shirt by using an iron, ironing board, and a few household items. 


LINK: How to Iron a Silk Shirt

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How to Steam a Silk Shirt

Using a steamer is a great way to get wrinkles out of a silk shirt. Read this step-by-step guide to learn how to properly steam a silk shirt.


LINK: How to Steam a Silk Shirt

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How to Get Wrinkles Out of a Silk Shirt

This article lists each and every method that you can use in order to get wrinkles out of a silk shirt. This includes ironing, steaming, and hanging. 


LINK: How to Get Wrinkles Out of a Silk Shirt

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How to Get Stains Out of a Silk SHirt

Learn how to remove food stains, sweat stains, and oil stains, from a silk shirt by using these simple and effective stain removal methods. 


LINK: How to Get Stains Out of a Silk Shirt

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Things to Avoid

 Avoid doing these things when caring for your Silk Shirts from 1000 Kingdoms. 

  • Do not use the washing machine to wash your silk shirt
  • Do not put your silk shirt in the dryer
  • Do not air dry your silk shirt in direct sunlight
  • Do not use the iron on high heat when ironing your silk shirt