subject: Pashmina Shawl care tips [print this page] Owning a pashmina shawl not only means being in the latest fashion, but it also entails responsibility on your part. It is a fashion accessory that needs utmost care. After all, you get to wear it anywhere you want. Probably the best option when caring for pashmina scarf is to take it to the cleaners and have it dries cleaned. This way it does not have to undergo harsh washing and drying. But in fact, you can still have clean pashmina shawl without going down the street. You only need a couple of necessary washing items for your delicate scarf.
A hair shampoo, conditioner and a basin full of lukewarm water are what you would need. If the scarf is incredibly dirty maybe from street pollution then first submerge it in water and gently wobble. Remove the water and refill it with lukewarm water. Dissolve a spoonful of hair shampoo and be sure that the globs are gone before putting your shawl in. Gently press the shawl with your palm. After you are sure that you have done the whole scarf, rinse it in water and conditioner. The conditioner makes the stole softer just like how it does with your hair.
Leave your shawl somewhere flat and clean to dry. Do not in any situation try to expose the shawl to the direct rays of the sun. It will ruin the color and quality. If you are in a rush, get a soft towel and place it above the shawl. Then with a flat iron, press the towel with the shawl beneath it. When the pashmina shawl is dry, store it in a dry place. Pashmina shawl accessories are generally made of fragile fabric and it really needs extra care. Keep in mind these few helpful tips and your pashmina shawl may last longer than you think.
