This article was co-authored by Safir Ali and by wikiHow staff writer, Devin McSween. Safir Ali is the Co-Founder and CEO of Hamper Dry Cleaning and Laundry, a startup in Houston, Texas reinventing the laundry industry. With over six years of experience launching and operating Hamper, Safir specializes in innovative ways to simplify dry cleaning using the experience from his family's business. Safir holds a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration and Management from Texas A&M University. Hamper offers 24/7 on-demand dry cleaning and laundry through delivery and kiosk services. Hamper has been featured on the Houston Rockets, Station Houston, the Houston Business Journal, BBVA, Yahoo Finance, and Innovation Map.
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Silk is a soft and luxurious material that makes beautiful shirts, dresses, ties, and other garments. Because silk is such a delicate fabric, it’s important to properly wash your garments so they stay looking their best. We spoke with professional dry cleaner Safir Ali to find out how to wash and dry your silk clothes, remove stains, and keep silk in good condition. He says to read your item’s care label and check for colorfastness, then wash it by hand or in the washing machine with cold water and a gentle detergent. [1] X Expert Source
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Professional Dry Cleaner Expert Interview. 15 September 2020. Keep reading for more silk cleaning advice!