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2. 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''.

3. Conservation and restoration of textiles - Wikipedia

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   Cleaning additives and aids – cleaning additives, such as water softeners and cleaning agents, as well as physical supplies such as water, screens and a vacuum cleaner, may be necessary. Length of cleaning exposure – a textile may only be able to withstand exposure to a cleaning agent for a certain period of time, with prolonged exposure ...

4. Textile stabilization - Wikipedia

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   Animal: hair, wool, silk; Synthetic: rayon, cellulose acetate, triacetate, natural rubber, nylon, polyester, polyurethanes; Metal: gold, silver, copper alloys; Decisions about appropriate textile stabilization are most effective when the fibers are identified. The primary method of determining a fiber type is through polarized light microscopy.

5. Stain removal - Wikipedia

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   Another factor in stain removal is the fact that stains can sometimes comprise two separate staining agents, which require separate forms of removal. A machine oil stain could also contain traces of metal, for example. [1] Also of concern is the color of the material that is stained.

6. How To Clean Kitchen Cabinets To Remove Grease And Stains - AOL

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   To clean the interior, use a vacuum attachment to remove crumbs, then wipe them out with the same rag. It's that simple. Make sure you dry your cabinets thoroughly after cleaning them.

7. Dry cleaning - Wikipedia

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   Dry cleaning is any cleaning process for clothing and textiles using a solvent other than water. Clothes are instead soaked in a water-free liquid solvent (usually non-polar , as opposed to water which is a polar solvent ).