Next, add distilled white vinegar to the rinse water. Then fill your bowl or sink with fresh cold water and rinse, repeat this with fresh water as many times as you feel is required to get the detergent out of the scarf completely. How to clean a Hermès or any silk scarf Diy cleaning Studio by tide delicates liquid laundry detergent is detergent specifically designed to care for your silk garments. How to wash my silk scarf . Repeat on the other side of the scarf and immediately put the scarf into the bath. Repeatedly rinse the scarf of all detergent and residue. Do this for about 5 minutes (you can put on a song or two in the background to pass the time!) 3. I used clear gutta for my scarf as it disappears in the wash. Next i’ll spread the silk scarf out on a big towel and gently roll the towel up to press the water out of the scarf. Squeezing out the water gently is one way of drying the scarf. Rinse it with warm water to move all soap residues. Soak the silk i...