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 Are you ever confused over whether you can dry-clean lace or handwash your satin? Well, Simon Rademan, South African fashion
designer and stylist has decided to share some “grandma-tips”,
proven procedures and google-search answers with you. Although
the suggestions on this page works, he still suggests that you
always check manufacturer's instructions first and/or always try a
test patch first. If you are unsure as to whether the item you
are cleaning is suitable for our instructions, take additional
professional cleaning advice first.
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The fabrics:
How to clean different fabrics:
 Antique
Lace:
Hand wash in mild detergent and dry flat.
Canvas:
Scrub with a bar of soap and rinse.
Cashmere:
Hand wash in warm water using a gentle laundry detergent and do
not rub, twist, wring or speak roughly. Lay flat on a towel to
dry, covering with a second towel.
Chenille:
Can be made from cotton, viscose, wool or silk. If no care
instructions are given, wash as for the fabric type.
Chintz:
Dry clean only.
Corduroy:
Wash garments inside-out in the washing machine on a slow-spin
synthetics programme. Iron on reverse while still damp, using
steam.
Damask:
Can be made from cotton, viscose, silk or a blend. If no care
instructions are given, wash as for the fabric type.
Draylon:
Curtains: Dry clean only.
Felt:
Dry clean only.
Faux
Fur:
Cotton and viscose type: Dry clean only. Polyamide, acrylic or
polyester: Wash at 40degrees on delicates setting in washing
machine. Shake well and allow to dry naturally.
Lace:
Can be made from cotton, polyester, polyamide or a blend. If no
care instructions are given, wash as for the fabric type, using
non-bio laundry detergent. Put in a pillowcase before machine
washing for extra protection.
Leather:
Clothing: Leather clothing described as ‘washable’ can be
sponged. Stains and marks can be tackled with soap or soap
flakes, lathered up and dabbed on with a sponge. Wipe clean and
hang up to dry. Have the item professionally cleaned
occasionally to maintain the condition of the leather.
Gloves: Put them on then rub hands gently in a solution of warm
water and soap flakes. Hang the gloves up then put them on again
when almost dry to get them into shape.
Linen:
Machine wash on a hot setting, spin and hang out to dry. Iron on
reverse while still damp. Check if the item has a special
anti-crease finish – if it does it must be dry-cleaned.
Nubuck:
Use a specialist nubuck and calf-leather cleaner.
Nylon:
Wash at 40degrees on a delicates setting in washing machine.
Spin and allow to dry naturally. Absorbs colours easily so wash
deep colours separately.
Satin:
Can be made from cotton, polyester, polyamide, silk or acetate.
If no care instructions are given, wash as for the fabric type.
Iron on reverse while still damp.
Sheepskin:
Coats: Professional dry-clean only. Apply a proprietary
protective spray to prevent marks. Small spots can be treated
with a suede cleaner, but test on an inconspicuous area first.
Spots on the wool side can be treated with a dry shampoo.
Silk:
Hand wash using a mild liquid detergent unless marked dry-clean
only. Do not use biological detergents or soap flakes and do
not rub or wring. Use fabric conditioner and roll in a towel to
gently squeeze out excess water. Iron while still damp.
Suede:
Treat with a proprietary waterproof spray to prevent colour
rubbing off. Brush frequently with a suede brush. Spots and
stains can be wiped with a clean damp cloth, although heavy
soiling will need to be professionally cleaned.
Taffeta:
Dry-clean only.
Tweed:
Dry-clean only
Velour:
Can be made from acrylic, cotton, silk or other man-made fibres.
If no care instructions are given, wash as for the fabric type
or dry clean. Iron on reverse.
Velvet:
Can be made from cotton, silk or man-made fibres. If no care
instructions are given, wash as for the fabric type or dry clean
Shake from time to time while drying and smooth pile with a soft
cloth. Iron on reverse.
Viscose
(Rayon):
Cool machine wash on delicate setting. Use short spin and do
not wring. Iron while still damp.
Wool:
Hand wash in warm water using a gentle laundry detergent and do
not rub, twist or wring. Lay flat on a towel to dry, covering
with a second towel. Do not tumble dry. If the label permits,
machine wash on a woollens programme.
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