1. Never rub a stain or spill. Rubbing grinds soils into the fibers of a garment and is similar to using sandpaper on your clothes. This can de-lustering, fabric damage that appears like a stain; weaken the fibers or even result in tearing or holes, and/or cause color loss. This is especially true of silks and satins. Resist the urge to rub, and instead, any time you spill Continue Reading