Silk pillowcases have plenty of benefits, but it's important to clean them correctly. Laundry pros explain how to wash silk ...

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Hand-washing is recommended, but pros say the gentle cycle can also work.

Silk pillowcases are known as the ultimate luxury when it comes to beauty sleep. As functional as they are aesthetically pleasing, they’re renown for their ultra-soft feel and impossibly smooth fabric ...

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Silk pillowcases should be washed weekly to prevent bacterial growth. Though they're are machine-washable, hand washing is safest to avoid pilling over time. Never put silk bedding in a dryer or iron ...

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Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Most silk pillowcases will come with cleaning instructions, so give those a read before you do anything else. But according to our ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Most silk pillowcases will come with cleaning instructions, so give those a read before you do anything ...