How to Properly Clean Up Polyester Ties

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How to Properly Clean Polyester Ties
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Basic Cleaning/Ordinary Stains
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Step 1 Use club soda to dampen a clean rag and
dab it on any stains. Try to avoid rubbing, as
this has the tendency to set the stain further
into the fabric.
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Step 2 Make sure the sink is clean and fill it
with lukewarm water, then add a tablespoon of
laundry detergent and mix the solution.
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Step 3 Dip the polyester tie into the solution
and make a swirling motion while holding the tie.
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Step 4 Leave the tie in the sink for about 10 to
15 minutes. Afterwards, remove the tie and drain
the solution.
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Step 5 Clean the sink and fill it with lukewarm
water again. Swirl the tie around the clean water
to rinse away soap residue. Repeat this step
until the tie is completely clean.
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Step 6 Gently squeeze the tie to remove excess
water, then hang it to dry.
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Gum
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Step 1 Place a cube of ice inside a small
plastic bag.
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Step 2 Place the ice cube over the gum and keep
it there until the gum hardens and becomes
brittle.
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Step 3 Use a plastic card or a plastic spoon to
chip off the hardened gum. Try to avoid using
anything metal as it might scratch the tie.
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Oil Stains
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Step 1 Use petroleum jelly and rub it on the
stain.
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Step 2 Leave the petroleum jelly there for about
10 minutes, this will separate the oil stain from
the fabric
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Step 3 Apply 1 drop of liquid dish detergent on
the stain and rub it. Again, leave it there for
10 minutes.
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Step 4 Fill a clean sink with a solution of warm
water and 1/8 cup of laundry detergent. Hand wash
the tie in this solution and afterwards, air dry
it.
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Step 4 Fill a clean sink with a solution of warm
water and 1/8 cup of laundry detergent. Hand wash
the tie in this solution and afterwards, air dry
it.
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Ties often come with care-label instructions, so
it is also proper to check these instructions
before starting to clean the tie. Hopefully these
tips will help you properly care for your ties,
so you can continue to wear them neatly.
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