How to Wash Your Mulberry Silk Sleep Mask?
The exquisite nature of the Mulberry silk eye mask requires gentle handling, which is not possible with a washing machine. So, it’s often recommended to wash silk materials either by hand or dry clean.
Keep in mind that you should wash the sleep mask only when necessary. In the meantime, you can spot clean the surface of the mask with a damp cloth.
Here’s a quick 5 minutes guide to washing your sleep mask.
Step 1: Soak
Mulberry silk should be washed in lukewarm water.
Add a few drops of your shampoo or special silk to a tub of water and soak your silk sleep mask for 3 minutes. You can use anything as long as it is gentle on the material.
Step 2: Wash
After a few minutes, mix and hand wash it gently.
Alternatively, you can pick it up and gently plunge it in the water a few times to agitate the water. This action moves the water through the fabric to wash out any residue or dirt.
The up and down motion also simulates the movement of the washing machine but in a gentle manner.
Step 3: Rinse
Rinse it in clean lukewarm water to remove the product and residues. Continue until the water runs clear.
Do not wring to remove the excess water; instead, fold the sleep mask and press it between your hands.
Alternatively, use a clean white towel to soak up excess moisture.
Step 4: Dry
Make sure the sleep mask is flat and even. Also, straighten the edges to preserve the correct position. Finally, you can either dry it on a flat surface or hang it on a clothes hanger.
Dry it under shade and not under direct sunlight to preserve the colour.
Do’s and Don’ts When Washing Mulberry Silk Sleep Mask
Silk is one of the strongest natural fibres. However, it loses 20% of its strength when wet. Hence proper care is required for the integrity of the fabric and to maintain its softness.
Here are a few do’s and don’ts when it comes to maintaining silk.
Do’s
- Use a gentle detergent or shampoo to wash.
- Wash it in lukewarm water at 30℃ or 86℉.
- Dry it under good ventilation.
- Always use plastic or wood hangers.
- Wash your silk sleep mask only when necessary.
Don’ts
- Do not use bleach.
- Avoid hot water as it can change the nature of the silk.
- Avoid drying it under direct sunlight to prevent the colour from fading out.
- Do not wring silk materials.
- Do not use iron. If required, use an iron at its lowest setting.
- Avoid rubbing and twisting motions.
- Avoid wire hangers as they can leave an imprint on the fabric.