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Silk Bedding Guide

Best Detergent for Silk Sheets: What to Look For

The best detergent is one compatible with your sheet manufacturer's care instructions and formulated for delicate fibers.

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Check the care label

If the manufacturer specifies a detergent type, start there.

Avoid harsh chemistry

Bleach and aggressive laundry products are generally poor defaults for delicate silk.

Use the right amount

More detergent is not automatically cleaner. Follow the detergent's dosing directions and your machine's requirements.

Promeed guidance

Promeed currently recommends silk-specific or pH-neutral detergent for its silk bedding.

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Research basis: Promeed current care guidance.