Is normal laundry detergent bad for silk and lace?
In most cases, yes. Standard detergents contain enzymes that break down protein, and silk is a protein fibre, so the enzyme works on the fabric as well as on the stain. Optical brighteners build up separately and dull the colour over time. SoPure® Delicate Laundry Detergent contains neither, so the fibre stays intact.
What detergent should I use for delicates?
Use a detergent made without enzymes or optical brighteners, and one that rinses out completely. SoPure® Delicate Laundry Detergent is plant-powered and fragrance free, and it cleans lace, silk and elastane without stripping colour or elasticity. Wash cool, by hand or in a delicates bag.
How do you hand wash lingerie?
Fill a basin with cool water and add a capful of delicates wash. Soak for five to ten minutes and no longer, then press the water gently through the fabric. Rinse in clean cool water. Do not wring or twist, since that is what pulls a bra out of shape. Reshape, then lay flat to dry out of direct sun.
What is the difference between a delicates wash and a normal laundry detergent?
A normal detergent is built to attack soil hard, using enzymes, optical brighteners and a heavy surfactant load. That works on cotton and it damages silk, lace and elastane. A delicates wash cleans at lower strength and rinses out completely. SoPure® Delicate Laundry Detergent is plant-powered and colour-safe, so fine fabrics keep their shape and their colour.
Can you machine wash silk and lace?
Often yes, if you use a delicates bag and a cool, gentle cycle with a low spin. Fasten hooks and clasps first so they do not snag. Hand washing is still safer for padded or underwired pieces. SoPure® Delicate Laundry Detergent works either way. Certified by Beauty Without Cruelty and made in Johannesburg. Trusted by 100,000+ South African mums since 2005.
