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Rixo silk maxi dress in a beige and black tiger stripe with a ruffled V-neck

How to Wash Silk by Hand or Machine Without Ruining It

How to wash silk at home by hand or machine, dry and iron it, and care for silk scarves, printed silk and silk blends.

Alohas brown leather boots with a burnished finish, worn under loose mid-blue jeans

How to Clean Leather Shoes and Boots Without Cracking Them

How to clean leather shoes and boots at home: brush off dirt, wash with saddle soap, dry slowly, condition, lift salt marks and care for special finishes.

Alohas beige suede moccasin loafers with leather laces, worn with slouched white socks

How to Clean Suede Shoes and Boots Without Ruining Them

How to clean suede shoes and boots at home: brush the nap, erase scuffs, lift water and salt marks, treat grease and protect suede before winter.

Jumper 1234 brushed cashmere argyle cardigan in acid yellow with pale pink diamonds

How to Wash Cashmere Without Shrinking or Bobbling

How to wash cashmere by hand or in the machine, dry it flat without stretching, remove bobbles and store it safely away from moths.

Talis Chains layered gold necklaces with coin pendants, worn with a suede jacket and stacked bracelets

How to Clean Gold and Silver Jewellery Without Damaging It

How to clean gold jewellery and silver safely at home, with the right method for solid gold, plated, vermeil and PVD pieces.