Try using a white pillow case. If you cannot find any white silk, you can try a piece of muslin or white cotton.
Just like colors can transfer, so can the stain. The goal is to transfer the stain from your silk garment to the cleaning patch.
Be careful not to burn yourself or the garment with the steam. Moving the fabric back and forth through the steam will help you avoid burns.
If the stain does not go away, reheat your water until it is creating steam and repeat the process.
Acids in some standard detergent could cause the silk fibers to contract and effect the shape of your garment. Avoid caustic alkalis which could dissolve the fabric. Never use bleach on silk. Bleach erodes the fiber and will fade the color.
Do not soak silk for more than a few minutes.
Adding a little distilled white vinegar to the rinsing water can counteract any alkalis and soap residue. For extra soft silk, you can add a drop or two of hair conditioner to the rinsing water.
Shake the excess water out of the fabric, but do not wring it dry, which will cause the garment to lose its shape. Never dry your silk in the sunlight. Sunlight can decompose and damage the silk. [11] X Research source Silk dries quickly, so you can check to see if the stain has been effectively washed out in about an hour. [12] X Research source
