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  2. How To Wash Silk (Because Yes, It Can Be Done at Home) - AOL

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  3. Do You Really Need To Separate Your Laundry? - AOL

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    Denim and cotton can survive in rigorous washing, while silk and wool will need a gentle washing. ... Avoid overfilling the machine as this can lead to poor cleaning results, as the water and ...

  4. Here’s How to Wash “Dry Clean Only” Clothes at Home - AOL

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    “It’s gentler on clothes than running them through a washing machine.” ... Silk. If the label says “dry clean only,” bring the item to the dry cleaners. Otherwise, you can hand wash it ...

  5. Fabric treatment - Wikipedia

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    It can be ironed with low heat temperature and a press cloth. [6] For cotton, it can be washed in either hot, warm, or cold water, depends on the colour of the fabric and the care instructions, in washing machines. It can be tumble-dried at a warm temperature. [6] For spandex, it can be washed by hands or machines, with cool or warm water.

  6. 9 Things You Should Never Wash In Hot Water, According ... - AOL

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    Also, if you’re washing cloth diapers or any baby items, hot water helps sanitize and keep everything safe for baby’s sensitive skin," Shields says. Related: 5 Rules To Guarantee You'll Never ...

  7. Detergent enzymes - Wikipedia

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    Clothes made of delicate materials such as wool and silk can be damaged in high-temperature washes, and jeans and denim can fade due to their dark dyes. Low-temperature washes with detergent enzymes can prevent this damage, meaning that consumers can buy clothes from a wider range of materials without worrying about damaging them during washing ...

  8. How to Clean Your Washing Machine, According to Laundry Experts

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    Knowing how to clean a washing machine may sound unnecessary, but even if you use the best laundry detergent or all-natural products, experts say even the best washers and dryers need a deep ...

  9. Scouring (textiles) - Wikipedia

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    Silk is an animal fiber it consists 70–80% fibroin and 20–30% sericin (the gum coating the fibres). It carries impurities like dirt, oils, fats and sericin. The purpose of silk scouring is to remove the coloring matter and the gum that is a sticky substance which envelops the silk yarn. The process is also called ''degumming''.