How to Get Grease Out of Velvet

Traditionally made out of silk, velvet gives a soft and lustrous appearance because of the way the fabric is made. But while velvet may look nice, it is still vulnerable to stains just like other types of fabric. Because velvet may be made out of different materials, getting a grease stain out will depend on what it is made out of. In any case, the piling of the velvet makes removing stains a bit tougher. You must also treat the velvet gently so as not to ruin the pile.

Fabric stain remover
Laundry detergent
Soft cloth

Instructions

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  Look to see what your velvet is made out of. Because velvet may be made out of different fabrics, each one may require different cleaning methods. If the fibers are mixed and one has to be dry-cleaned, be on the safe side and have the entire item dry-cleaned.
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  Spot treat the item if the velvet is made out of a material that may be hand or machine washed. Some examples of machine-washable fibers include cotton and polyester.
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  Apply your favorite stain remover with a soft cloth before you wash the item. Apply the stain remover gently so it moves with the pile to keep it from crushing. Leave the remover on for the recommended amount of time according to the manufacturer's instructions.
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  Wash the item by hand or use a washing machine. Don't use the spin cycle as this may damage the pile of the velvet.
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  Hang the item and let it air-dry. If the velvet has wrinkles, use a steamer rather than an iron. The steam will gently loosen the wrinkles while an iron will ruin the velvet piling.
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  Take the item to be dry-cleaned if it is made out of silk, viscose or nylon.

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