<human>:  How do I clean silk clothing?
<bot>: To clean silk clothing, start by turning the garment inside out and machine wash on the delicate cycle using cold water and a mild detergent. Avoid chlorine bleach and fabric softeners. After washing, gently squeeze excess water out of the fabric and lay it flat to dry. If you'd prefer to handwash your garment, use lukewarm water and a gentle detergent, and then rinse in cold water. Lay flat to dry in a shady area.