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You learned some basic first aid for silk last month — use water sparingly; be careful with napkins; never rub the fabric. So, let’s examine the next set of don’ts...

Water-based stains, such as wine, soda, and coffee can spread from the use of water or club soda and silk dyes can bleed, making stain removal that much harder
Oily stains, such as butter and food oils — which look blotchy on silk — can be "set" by the use of water or club soda, so never use them on oily stains
Once silk loses color from rubbing, it’s almost impossible to restore the lost dye

If you've had to do something "dangerous" — in a moment of panic or indecision — to remove a stain, be sure to tell your drycleaner so your silk garment can be treated and possibly restored!

Next month: Silk and perspiration

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