How to wash a tie at home?

Ties today are used as accessories not only by men, but also by women. Therefore, questions about how to wash a tie at home and how to iron a tie are asked by both the stronger sex and the fair half of humanity. If until recently such an accessory was an invariable attribute of a business style, today it is used in various styles of clothing. So the solution to these problems remains invariably popular requires a competent approach.

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How to wash a tie?

Many are of the opinion that it is not necessary to wash ties at all. This is not so - you need to clean the accessory, but not often and correctly.

Important! If you often wash your tie at home, it will become less elegant and the colors will fade. It is better to have several options for such an accessory and change them. And to do it right and always look stylish, use our review of useful tips aboutmatching a shirt tie. 

Quick cleaning

In most cases, it is enough to locally remove the appeared spots of understandable or not quite origin. For this:

1. Apply a little stain remover directly to the soiled area.
2. Rub gently.
3. Rinse with water or wipe with a damp cloth or damp cloth to remove any remaining cleaning agent.
4. Wait until the wet traces disappear.

We erase the tie completely

If the product is thoroughly soiled, washing cannot be avoided. To properly wash a tie at home, initially specify which material the wardrobe item is sewn from. Then follow the instructions below, based on the information received on the labels.

The simplest and most suitable way for both things from silk and for synthetic products, involves such a scheme of actions:

1. Prepare a warm soapy solution in a large basin - it is not necessary to pour a lot of water.
2. Lay the tie to the bottom so that it is placed exactly in a horizontal position.
3. Leave on for 5-10 minutes.
4. Carefully remember the fabric with your hands, avoiding careful friction.
5. Rinse well in warm, then cold water.
6. Dilute 60g of salt in 2 liters of warm water.
7. Rinse your product in this solution.

Important! In some situations, not a tie will be more appropriate on the collar. If you belong to those people who are not afraid to experiment with your image in everyday life, or if you are facing a responsible solemn event, find outhow to choose a bow-tie for a shirt.

Important! In no case:

• do not wash the tie in the automatic machine;
• do not rub;
• Do not soak the crumpled product or in a small container, where you cannot arrange it horizontally completely.

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How to dry a tie?

After you have completed the task of how to wash a tie at home, just gently straighten it and hang it on a linen thread or on a hanger.

Important! In no case do not twist!

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How to stroke a tie?

There are several ways to iron a tie. Moreover, you can do this even without an iron using the following methods:

1. Roll the accessory into a tight roller and leave it in this position for several hours - preferably at night.
2. Unscrew the bulb from the desk lamp or floor lamp after it has warmed up, run it along the wrong side of the product with smooth movements. All creases and folds miraculously disappear.
3. Hang on a hanger in the bathroom, turn on hot water for a few minutes, close the door to the bathroom. The rising steam will even the fabric, then let the accessory hang and dry completely on the same hanger.
4. Steam a vertically hanging tie from a steam generator or steam iron. Crumpled areas should be smoothed out.

Important! Clean clothes, of course, play a big role. But no less important in a business form is how this very clothing sits on its owner.

Have you already had a few not entirely successful purchases, after which things either turned out to be uncomfortable to wear, or spoiled your appearance? Then our article in detailed tips on how to how to determine shirt size for men.

If you decide to iron, consider the following recommendations:

1. Do not wait for the fabric to dry completely - treat the accessory in a slightly damp state.
2. Heat the iron to a temperature slightly lower than that indicated on the product label.
3. Spread the tie on the ironing board.
4. Cover it with a clean white cotton cloth or gauze.
5. With gentle, quick movements, without pressure, walk the iron along the material along the entire length, but without holding it in one place.

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Helpful hints:

1. After each time you wear a tie, loosen the knot.
2. Store in a suspended position, well laid out on a special holder in a cabinet or on a hanger.
3. Do not tighten knots too tight so that strong wrinkles do not form.

Important! To always look great, you need to be responsible in choosing all the details of the image. And shoes play not the last role here at all. Therefore, in conclusion, also deal with the facthow to choose shoes to suit. 

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Now you know all the rules for caring for a tie. Follow them and you will always look beautiful, stylish and solid!