Hi Arachnids Re: NO! Sorry for shouting, but I've seen what enzyme soaks can do to bones and flesh, never mind delicate fabrics. First of all, an enzyme is a molecule that facilitates a chemical reaction in another molecule.
Robin P. Los Angeles, California, USA [email protected] When I'm in doubt I always go for tepid water and pure soap first (Lux flakes or Velvet). Next step would be Soda Bicarb or salt on the stains. David in Ballarat, AUS final rinse with vinegar (white)or lemon juice (about 1/2 cup to about 5 liters of water) hung up to dry in the shade (here in Australia that is inside). Anna from a sunnyish Sydney Thank you Robin. I agree. I would not even contemplate using enzyme based products for treating silk. I think I will go along with your method David, unless anyone come up with any problems. We'll wait until a sunny day, if we have one this year. The final rinse sounds good too. I don't think lemon juice would attack the silk. When it is manufactured silk is treated with acetic acid to give it 'scroop', the feel you get when new silk fabric is rubbed together in your hand, it is removed by washing. Happy lacemaking Alex - To unsubscribe send email to [email protected] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [email protected]. For help, write to [email protected]. Photo site: http://www.flickr.com/photos/lacemaker/sets/
