Don't let silk scare you, because it's easy to clean. A silk pillowcase lends itself best to hand washing to preserve the integrity of the silk Water Temperature The best approach is to hand wash silk in 30 degrees C (86F). Fill your sink with lukewarm water and add a little gentle pH neutral liquid detergent. Gently agitate with your hand. Remember that silk is a protein, quite like your hair, so no harsh detergents please. Absolutely no bleach, as this can damage the fibres! No fabric softener,as it can leave a film on the surface of the silk. . Place the silk pillowcase in the water, agitate it a little and gently move it from side to side to remove dirt. Then let it sit for just a few minutes. Silk releases dirt quickly. Don’t let it soak for a long period. Rinse it well in fresh water to remove all detergent. Tip Towel dry your silk Never wring out your silk item (it can damage the silk). To remove the excess water when washing a silk pillowcases, place the silk item on a white towel. Roll up the towel. Gently press on the rolled-up towel to absorb excess moisture. Hang it to air dry or lay it flat. Protect it from direct sunlight. Never toss silk in the dryer as the heat can damage or shrink the silk. Keep silk out of direct sunlight