Pashmina Shawls: How to Make Them Last Longer

Pashmina shawls are known to be the best quality shawls available in the world. These are light weight, extremely soft and warm. People love to treasure genuine Pashmina is also a status symbol for most people across the globe.

One of the most important aspects of owing Pashmina shawls is caring for them. Most sellers would advice you to get a Pashmina cleaned by professional drycleaner.

This is a safe and reliable process. However, you may require spending a hefty amount each time you take silk or Pashmina shawls to a professional drycleaner.

Is there a way to make your Pashmina shawls last for years without having to spend a lot? Yes! There is a cost effective way to maintain Pashmina shawls.

You can hand wash them at home. This article will provide you with helpful tips on how to hand wash Pashmina shawls at home without professional help.

Things you will require:

- Hair shampoo
- Lukewarm water
- Tissue paper/ plastic bag
- Plastic box.
- Naphthalene balls
- Cedar chips
- Hair conditioner.

The procedure:

* Step one:


Dissolve some hair shampoo in lukewarm water.

* Step two:

Place Pashmina shawl in to the water and hand-wash it. You need to be very careful while doing this. Do not wring or stretch the shawl.

* Step three:

Mix some amount of hair conditioner in to water and rinse the shawl. This will help in keeping the shawl softer.

* Step four:

Dry the shawl by laying it flat on a clean surface. Make sure you do not pace the shawl. Where it is exposed to direct sunlight.

* Step five:

Press the shawl with a damp piece of cloth.

* Step six:

Press the shawl with a cool iron.

* Step seven:

Once the shawl is completely dry, store it. You need to pay special attention when storing Pashmina shawls. Make sure you store the shawl away from direct heat or sunlight. The place should be cool and dry.

* Step eight:

Fold the shawl and wrap it in a tissue paper. You may also store it inside a plastic box. The storage box where you would be keeping the shawl should be dry. You may use naphthalene balls to keep moths at bay.

Pashmina shawls should be kept away from abrasive materials such as metal and leather. Following above mentioned tips will make you Pashmina shawls last for years.

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