To retain the glory of silk, a great deal of meticulousness is required at every stage. With proper care, silk can be well-maintained for years together.

1. Firstly, wash with cold water immediately. 
2. For hard stains, soak the stained area with petrol and brush with a soft cloth. 
3. Stained silk must be dry-cleaned as soon as possible.
4. By rubbing acetone on the area, nail polish stains can be removed.
5. For lipstick stains, use dry-cleaning fluids, followed by washing soap and water.
6. Greasy stains can be removed by dabbing talc. Once this is done, the talc should be brushed off and stain remover applied. The stain can then be washed off in the hottest water possible.
7. For treating food stains like milk, ice-cream, chocolate, gravy, etc., use a dry-clean solvent. By applying detergent and then washing off with cold water, the protein part of the stain can be removed. After using a stain remover, it should be washed off in hot water.
8. Protein stains like blood, deodorant, egg, meat juices and perspiration can be cleared with detergent. They should be soaked in cool water and laundered. If they persist, try rubbing a mixture of a few drops of Nh2 with hydrogen peroxide.