There are some myths around silk bonnets. Ideas about professionally dry-cleaning silk bonnets have become a common thought. Many other sources will recommend only hand washing silk bonnets. Although silk is a delicate material, there are more convenient ways to wash your bonnet. You shouldn’t have to go out of your way to wash your silk bonnet. Finding a convenient way to wash your silk bonnet means that you won’t be weighed down with having to squeeze in time to wash your silk bonnet.
Silk bonnets can actually be washed using your standard washing machine. However, it is important to do so correctly – otherwise you can risk the fibres being stretched and damaged. Silk is both delicate and durable, so it is important to know how to treat it right.
Here are some tips on how to wash your silk bonnet using a washing machine:
- Use a pH neutral detergent.
- Alternatively, you can even skip detergent all together.
- Use a delicate/gentle option on your washing machine.
- For extra protection, put your silk bonnet in an intimates bag.
- Do not wash it with any other items. Always wash your bonnet on its own. Washing it with other items runs the risk of it getting caught/pulled in between clothes.
- After washing, hang it to dry.
For optimal hygiene, wash your silk bonnet weekly. It can be difficult to hand wash your silk bonnet on a weekly basis, so instead use these tips to safely wash your bonnet in the washing machine.
Fun fact about silk: it actually doesn’t take very long to dry! Hang it out to dry and it’ll be fully dried within only a couple hours.
