How to Safely Clean Raw Silk Furniture

Raw silk is commonly made from the natural protein fibers of silkworm cocoons. The fine, smooth silk threads are woven into a luxurious fabric ideal for making furniture upholstery. When dirt, debris and spills build up on your raw silk furniture, clean it carefully to maintain the quality of the fabric. Avoid soaking silk with water or chemical cleaners because they can cause spotting and bleed the color. Although raw silk can be quite durable, gentle cleaning methods should be used to maintain its color and texture. Use dry cleaning methods whenever possible.

Vacuum with brush attachment
Bucket
Mild laundry detergent or baby shampoo
Cloths
White vinegar
Towel
Fan (optional)

Instructions

- 1
  Vacuum the silk furniture with a brush attachment. Use gentle pressure, and go over the silk with the brush multiple times to remove any loose dirt or dust.
- 2
  Fill a bucket with 1 gallon of lukewarm water, and add in 2 tsp. mild laundry detergent or baby shampoo.
- 3
  Dip a soft cloth into the bucket, and wring it out thoroughly. Blot any stains or spills with the cloth. Rinse the cloth in the bucket when necessary, and wring it out each time.
- 4
  Empty the bucket, and rinse it out with clean water. Fill it with 1 gallon of lukewarm water, and add 2 tsp. of white vinegar.
- 5
  Dip a clean cloth into the water, and wring it out thoroughly. Blot the silk fabric to remove any soap residue.
- 6
  Blot the silk furniture with a dry towel to absorb any excess moisture.
- 7
  Direct a fan at the silk furniture or open a window to aid in drying the fabric.

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