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How to care for scarves and wraps?

A must-have in every woman’s wardrobe, scarves and wraps can last for a long time, if they are taken good care of. Different fabrics such as cotton, silk, velvet, cashmere, and wool, have different maintenance requirements. A few tips that will help you maintain your scarves are listed below:

Read the instructions on the scarves and wraps - many of them list washing instructions such as dry-clean only, wash in hot or cold water, do not dry in sun, etc.
Use special hangers that have a non-slip surface for hanging the scarves.
Before storing woolen, silk or velvet scarves or wraps for long periods, ensure that they are dry-cleaned.
Woolen scarves and wraps should be ironed using the wool setting.
Some fabrics like chenille and wool also lose their wrinkles after they are left hanging on the hangers.
Chenille scarves shouldn’t be kept folded as they develop permanent crease; these should be preferably rolled.
If you have to wash your scarf, then wash it with soft detergents, separate from other clothes.
Avoid spraying perfume on your silk scarf.

How to remove stains from silk scarves?

Silk scarves are treasured possessions, admired for their sheer elegance. Silk is a graceful fabric that requires a lot of diligent care. Some silk scarves can be washed while there are a few that can only be dry cleaned. The manufacturer’s care label should be followed for instructions. Follow the instructions to remove stains from your silk scarf.

If you suddenly spot a stain on your silk scarf, don’t wash it with plain water as the mark may become even more permanent or a ring like patch may develop, instead use a vinegar rinse. A vinegar rinse protects the fabric from alkali damage.
As silk garments readily stain with perspiration, it is advisable to wear garment shields.
While recent perspiration stains can be treated, older ones may be difficult to remove. To treat a recent perspiration stain, dissolve a tablespoon of ammonia in half cup of water and apply the mixture on the stain. Older perspiration stains can be lightened using vinegar solution.
Faded colors can be revived by rinsing the scarf in water with a few tablespoons of white vinegar.
To prevent greasy stains from setting, sprinkle some talcum powder on the stain and lay the stained part of scarf on a paper towel until you can take it to the dry cleaner.
For more serious stains, take the garment to the dry cleaner’s as soon as possible, rather than treating it at home.

How to keep woolen scarves clean?

Scarves made from wool are beautiful and are cherished for their soft feel and fine work. However, proper care should be taken in order to maintain the scarf fabric and retain the freshness. One will benefit hugely by following some of the below mentioned guidelines:

Most of the scarves made from wool come along with the manufacturer’s guidelines. Read them carefully and follow them.
When not using your woolen scarf, fold them neatly without creasing them.
Always store woolen scarf in a dark and dry box or a drawer or you can also hang it in a covered hanger in your cabinet.
It is very important to use moth repellents while storing your woolen scarf.
Always dry clean your woolen scarf when soiled, however, if the scarf label lists washing your scarf, take care to use mild, neutral detergent in cold water.
Avoid wringing out the woolen scarf or drying in the washing machine, instead lay it on a white towel and gently blot away the excess water.
For wrinkled woolen scarf, iron it at low temperature.

How to clean chenille scarves?

Chenille scarves are an elegant addition to one’s wardrobe. However, for you to be able to use them for years, a good maintenance routine is must. Enhance the freshness by placing the dry scarf in a dryer with a fabric softener sheet. Tumble dry it for two minutes on the lowest temperature setting. One needs to ensure that the scarf is completely dry and clean before it’s stored away for long. Certain tips that need to be paid attention to are listed.

Do not hand wash chenille scarves.
It is advisable to get these scarves dry cleaned.
For cleaning these scarves at home, use a dry-cleaning kit. These kits list a set of instructions following which one can dry-clean these scarves in a short time.

How to maintain pashmina scarves?

Renowned the world over for its rich and luxuriant feel, pashmina refers to the finest cashmere. Pashmina scarves have found their way in to the wardrobes of many celebrities and elite. This exquisite fabric needs special care. Follow the tips that can help you treasure your pashmina accessories.

It is advisable not to wear your pashmina scarves too frequently. So if you wear it today, it should be at least three days before you wear it again.
Do not team it up with jewelry or accessories with rough surfaces such as metal or rough leather.
While putting away pashmina scarves in the summer ensure that these scarves are dry, as otherwise they might be eaten up by moths.
Use a sealed plastic box to store the scarves and use naphthalene balls and cedar chips to keep the moths away.

What is the best way to store scarves in the closet?

Scarves are worn by women for accessorizing, as well as for certain functional reasons like covering the face and hair while traveling, for protection from dust and elements. Scarves can last longer and look better, if stored well. For storing scarves that are a part of your daily wardrobe ensemble, use special hangers that have a non-slippery surface for hanging scarves. Additionally, one can also create holes in the existing hangers for hanging these scarves. For long-term storage, get your scarves dry cleaned first. Dry cleaning is essential as it ensures that the stains don’t become permanent. It also offers a great degree of protection from moths. Carefully follow the instructions mentioned on the scarves; these normally cite whether the fabric is hand-washable, needs to be dry-cleaned, or can be washed in cold or lukewarm water. As certain fabrics are pertinent for each season, the scarves that are not required can be stored away for long periods. To avoid permanent creases being formed on scarves, it is advisable to roll them around tubular structures like paper towel rolls, instead of folding them.