- Take a large bucket or basis and fill it with cold or lukewarm water. Take some gentle detergent and add few drops in to the bucket. Then mix the water with your hands so as to mix the detergent with the water. Pit the silk saree in the bucket and make sure the whole saree is submerged in water. Leave the saree untouched for 2 minutes, so that it can soak in as much soap water as possible. Move the saree up and down the water for 4-6 times, so that any residue or dirt gets washed away. After this, take the saree out of the bucket and drain the soap water. Then wash the saree in cold water so as to wash out the soap. Make sure to cover the whole saree, while washing it under cold water. Wash the saree till it is free from soap buds. Do not twist or wring out silk items. Always dry your.
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