[header] How to wash silk garments [title] Fill a basin with cold water. [step] Most silk garments can be hand washed, even if the tag advises dry cleaning only. To begin washing the garment, fill a large basin or bowl with enough lukewarm or cold water to submerge the garment inside. 
[title] Add a few drops of gentle detergent. [step] Add in a few drops of gentle detergent to the basin of water.