Cleaning ties

adsk

I uttered a rather :mad: word this morning when I saw that I had a 2 inch long ink mark on my favourite silk tie. Did a quick google for suggestions about how to remote the stain. Much to my delight the suggested solution worked perfectly.

Put some isopropyl (rubbing) alcohol on a facecloth (I used a microfibre cloth)
Dab stain with the cloth until the stain is removed
Use a hairdryer to dry the alcohol from the tie

Tie good as new again. :j

Pink.

Hi adsk,

That's a great tip, my dh is forever getting ink on his ties. I've added your thread into the cleaning ties thread as it helps to keep all the suggestions together.

Pink

Skint_Catt

Hi, does anyone know if I can wash either by hand or machine (:eek:) 100% silk mens ties? My OH has had them on the chest of drawers in the bedroom meaning to take them to the dry cleaners for ages and they're getting on my nerves (I keep forgetting too!) Anything I can do at home? They are fairly grubby as he's on construction sites sometimes, then touches his tie with dirty hands.

Austin_Allegro

In my experience it depends on the type of silk. I have tried hand washing ties with mixed results. One or two were ruined, although it didn't really matter as I only buy ties from charity shops for 50p-£2 anyway.

A woven silk is generally ok, but a satin type may not look as good and may lose some of its sheen and texture.

A tie is a very 'structured' item with lining, padding, stitching etc which doesn't often cope well with being washed.

I would say if they are really grubby, get them dry cleaned. If they have one or two small spots of dirt, try cleaning with a cloth, though this may leave a water mark. If your husband regularly needs his ties cleaned, I would suggest only getting ones that can be machine washed (usu man made fibre), or just buying charity shop ties that can be chucked if they can't be cleaned.

Also, use a Scotchgard spray on fabric protector - this will help repel stains.

Skint_Catt

Thanks Austin, I don't think I will risk it with his silk ones though I will try the Scotchguard when I get them back!

Thanks again,

Catt xx

floss2

Best to use Sctochgard-type spray when they are brand new.....but some protection is better than none!

DF buys washable ties for work, silk for best. His work ties go in a lingerie bag in the washer, then if hung to dry they don't need any ironing

Skint_Catt

Thanks floss. Unfort boyfs ties are a mixture of silk and polyester all for work :rolleyes:

patchwork_cat

Hi
I wouldn't risk it, but you can get something that you put in the tumble drier - if you have one. http://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/showthread.html?p=213776 Mind with buying them off ebay and Primark it is cheaper to chuck them than clean them - not very environmentally sound and it just doesn't seem right! That is ofcourse if you can find them at a reasonable cost that you like.

Skint_Catt

Thanks patchwork cat - don't have a tumble drier but I'll keep that in mind!

sillyvixen

i am in the doghouse for ruining a silk tie in the washing machine. all the padding twisted and went out of shape in this case and the article is totally ruined - never happened with other silk ties i hve washed