How to Get Mold Off Silk Ties

How to Get Mold Off Silk Ties
Published: Oct 26, 2010
Updated: Nov 20, 2021
1 minute read

Fortunately, there is an all-natural mold remover that will get rid of the fungus without damage to your silk ties.

  1. Lay out the silk tie flat on a level location. Remove the surface mold from the silk by wiping with a damp cloth.

  2. Fill a small container with equal parts white vinegar and water. Saturate a cloth in the mixture and wring out the excess. The cloth should be damp but not soggy.

  3. Blot the silk tie with the dampened cloth. Vinegar is an all-natural deodorizer and cleaner that kills mold and mildew without harsh chemicals.

  4. Rinse the silk tie in cool water. Lay out a towel flat and place the wet silk tie on the towel. Roll the tie and towel up. The dry towel will absorb the water from the silk tie. Repeat this step several times with dry towels until the tie is not dripping wet.

  5. Lay out the silk tie on a dry towel and allow to air-dry. Keep the tie away from direct heat and out of direct sunlight.

Things You Will Need

  • Cloths
  • Small container
  • White vinegar
  • Towels

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Amanda Flanigan

Amanda Flanigan began writing professionally in 2007. Flanigan has written for various publications, including WV Living and American Craft Council, and has published several eBooks on craft and garden-related subjects. Flanigan completed…

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