How to Clean a Tie

Learning how to clean a tie involves more steps than just running it through the washer. Ties are typically made from very delicate fabrics like silk and smooth wool or other synthetic fibers. As a result, machine washing a tied tie is simply not advisable. Likewise, dry cleaning will significantly damage the fabric of your tie. To avoid these problems, try to dampen the spill with a damp cloth right after the occurrence.

Straighten the tie before washing!

One major cause of ties getting wrinkled is the gradual increase in temperature. When you iron your tie after it was worn for a while, it can easily cause wrinkles and split ends. When it’s freshly pressed, your iron can produce enough heat to easily shrink the fabric. The same thing goes for shirts that are being ironed; when they’re freshly pressed, the iron can easily make them wrinkle.

Before you wash a tie, check it first to see whether there are any creases or wrinkles on it. If there are, then you can skip the dry cleaning part and just wash the tie in the washing machine instead.

The tie knot matters

To get started, you need to determine which kind of knot your tie has: standard (conventional), slip, or woven (box). Next, check the following factors: the density of your fabric, the weight of your materials, and the knotting pattern.

Generally speaking, heavier fabrics like cashmere have more thickness while lighter fabrics like cotton seem to be looser. The same goes with the weight of your materials; bulkier items such as knit ties are easier to iron. Knots, too, can vary greatly. There are several types of knot available and each one performs differently in terms of its appearance and its ability to resist damage.

Here are some tips on how to clean these kinds of clothes: If you have a lot of wrinkles or split ends, you should remove stains by ironing them. Just make sure that the iron is set on the lowest setting. Let the iron run until the stains have all been removed and the material is thoroughly dry. However, if you have creases or wrinkles, you should use a dry mop and clean the crevices using detergent. Just be sure to note down the type of stain before you put it away.

Put them in a separate bag or container and add one tablespoon of liquid laundry detergent to three or four full loads of dry cotton. Then load the load into your washer and wait for it to spin. Then, follow the instructions on the label to properly rinse the fabric.

Wine stains

If a white shirt or dark tie has been stained by red wine, use talcum powder to blot out the stain. Talcum powder is commonly used for covering up scars. Simply wet the powder with cold water and apply it to the stain. Don’t rub the powder onto the stained area; just dab it onto the blotting method. For best results, blot the entire stain to remove all traces of the red wine. Rubbing may only spread the red wine stain further.

Handwash

Use your hand to run the detergent through your tie while keeping your face upright. This will ensure that you get all the stains out. Then just rinse it under warm water. Follow these simple steps to wash a tie and keep it looking brand new.