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How should I wash a polyester satin skirt with lace trim?

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Washingadvice · 25/06/2026 19:12

Sorry I’m rubbish at household stuff - what is best to wash a satin (polyester) and lace trim skirt in ? It was sold as bnwt but smells awful ?? Chemical sort of smell possibly vapes ? One small (?sweat?) mark on waistband ?

Id send it back for a refund but I need it for Saturday and it fits perfectly but what is best to wash it in ? What sort of wash cycle ? Fabric conditioner or not ?

thankyou

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notatinydancer · 25/06/2026 23:13

Are there any instructions on the label.

ohwhatthehelly · 25/06/2026 23:13

Woolite or supermarket equivalent - shortest gentlest cycle then dry in the sunshine.

7catsisnotenough · 25/06/2026 23:16

I'd go with lowest temperature wash and low spin , then hang it to dry tbh, possibly steam it if it needs it

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double0seven · 25/06/2026 23:29

I would buy some Stergene and hand wash it in warm water. Don't wring it out too tightly, roll it up in a dry towel for a few minutes and then hang it outside on a skirt hanger to dry.

double0seven · 25/06/2026 23:29

I would buy some Stergene and hand wash it in warm water. Don't wring it out too tightly, roll it up in a dry towel for a few minutes and then hang it outside on a skirt hanger to dry.

double0seven · 25/06/2026 23:30

I would buy some Stergene and hand wash it in warm water. Don't wring it out too tightly, roll it up in a dry towel for a few minutes and then hang it outside on a skirt hanger to dry.

ChuisEpuisee · 25/06/2026 23:31

If it's polyester id just put it in at 30 and line dry it, gently reshaping it (or dry flat if you think it needs it). I never use fabric conditioner so don't know if that's ok for this I'm sorry! I use Dr Beckmann's stain removers and the fat/grease one is excellent for most things - you apply a bit before washing as normal.

StarlightLady · 26/06/2026 05:20

If possible hang on line first for a couple of hours. Than 2 x Dr Beckmann’s Washing Leaves, 30 degree delicates wash. Short 14 minute wash first.

RareRubyRobin · 26/06/2026 06:05

As it’s polyester I’d wash it in a normal cycle but put it in a laundry bag to stop the lace snagging.

Washingadvice · 26/06/2026 15:28

Thankyou !

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SaraHoliday · 26/06/2026 15:43

Washingadvice · 25/06/2026 19:12

Sorry I’m rubbish at household stuff - what is best to wash a satin (polyester) and lace trim skirt in ? It was sold as bnwt but smells awful ?? Chemical sort of smell possibly vapes ? One small (?sweat?) mark on waistband ?

Id send it back for a refund but I need it for Saturday and it fits perfectly but what is best to wash it in ? What sort of wash cycle ? Fabric conditioner or not ?

thankyou

Is there a wash label? Wash inside a 'delicates laundry bag'. Low temperature and spin setting. Hey Presto!

Washingadvice · 26/06/2026 17:59

SaraHoliday · 26/06/2026 15:43

Is there a wash label? Wash inside a 'delicates laundry bag'. Low temperature and spin setting. Hey Presto!

Edited

No it only had a label with the material type on and where it was made but no washing instructions!

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Comefromaway · 26/06/2026 18:01

Do you know the brand.

polyester will be fine to wash at 30 but put it on the delicates cycle or in a mesh bag so the lace doesn’t catch.

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