14 Jul How to Wash the Wedding Dress (Part 2)

In the first part, we said that you must first remove the stains to wash a wedding dress. Try the solvents on a small piece of clothing that isn’t visible. Then apply on the stain. It would help if you had a large tub, soft toothbrush, stain remover, and a mild detergent for stain removal. Because this dress is layered, it’s better to put a clean white cloth between the layers to prevent contamination from spreading to the rest of the dress. Also, don’t rub the clothes and clean them only with small strokes. Use a hairdryer to dry clothes. Dryers can stain clothes. To wash your wedding dress by hand, first clean and disinfect the wash area. Apply stain removers and mild detergents to the stain and allow the wedding dress to soak. Then use a toothbrush to remove dirt and stains from clothes. In the second part, we will discuss washing the wedding dress in the washing machine, drying them, and caring for them.

Using washing machine to wash wedding dress

It’s often recommended to avoid washing machines to wash the wedding dress. But under two conditions, you can use it to wash your dress. The first is that this dress is made of cotton or polyester, or according to the dress label, you aren’t forbidden to wash it in the washing machine. The second condition is that the wedding dress is quite simple and without decorations. Because decorative items may get stuck in the washing machine basket and may damage the garment’s fabric. Using a mesh bag to wash the wedding dress minimizes the possibility of rupture. Your dress is probably the most expensive one you have ever had. Therefore, carefully consider all aspects before washing. Stain the wedding dress thoroughly before washing to get the best possible result. When using stain removal methods or detergents, follow instructions and observe all the details to wash it most safely and effectively possible.

Drying after washing

After washing, you should dry the dress, but not by hanging it. Hanging wet clothes will deform it due to its weight. After hanging wet clothes, it’s tough and sometimes impossible to return a dress to its original state and form. As mentioned earlier, using a dryer can also stain your dress again. Therefore, after washing, use the following methods to dry this dress.

• If you don’t wash your wedding dress completely and remove the stains, dry the parts that have become wet during the stain removal process at a suitable distance. The hair dryer should be at its lowest temperature.
• Flat drying racks and folding hangers with flat layers are your best choice for drying your wedding dress. Place the wedding dress on them so that the weight of the dress is evenly distributed.
• Another safe way to dry your wedding dress is to spread a few large towels on a clean surface. Then allow the dress to dry on the towels after one or more days.
• Don’t expose the wedding dress to direct sunlight.

The best way to keep the wedding dress

Finally, we summarize the most important points mentioned in this article for washing the wedding dress. We also provide you with some new and practical points about the best ways to keep the wedding dress. So don’t forget a few important points:

• Always wear clean cotton gloves when touching the wedding dress.
• Before using a detergent to wash the whole garment, first, try it on the part of the garment that’s hidden from view.
• A soft toothbrush is the best tool you can use while brushing.
• Strong detergents such as bleaches aren’t suitable for washing the wedding dress at all and will cause irreparable damage to the texture of the wedding dress.
• When your wedding dress is thoroughly clean and dry, wrap the parts of the dress that you’re most likely to have permanently wrinkled next to a colourless tissue or cloth napkin. Also, fill the hem of the wedding dress and its sleeves with tissue paper to maintain their appearance.
• Under the bed is one of the best parts of the house to keep the wedding dress. Because it’s easier to control temperature and humidity in this part, note that the packaging of your wedding dress shouldn’t contain acidic compounds. Also, please make a small package of silica gel and put it where you keep the wedding dress to control the humidity.
• Another way to store a wedding dress at home is to fold it up and place it in a non-acidic plastic bag. Note that the closet environment should be dry and cool.
• If you want to keep your dress in the closet and hang it, be sure to use quality and suitable hangers to maintain the dress shape. Never go for wooden or metal hangers. One of this method’s advantages is that the air circulation between the dresses will always be balanced. Thus your dress will never get permanently wrinkled.
• Don’t store your wedding dress in the basement, garage, warehouse or near the attic because excessive temperature and humidity will damage the dress’s fabric.
• Check your wedding dress every two to three years to make sure no part of the dress is permanently wrinkled.

As important as choosing and buying a wedding dress, maintain the dress during and after use. It’s an important issue that many brides are concerned about. Because this dress, in addition to its high price, is reminiscent of the most beautiful memories of their lives. So it should be kept in such a way that it always remains new and beautiful.

It’s natural for most brides to be willing to keep and protect their dress as a valuable souvenir after the ceremony. Or they want to wear it again on their wedding anniversary and review the memories. They may even want to give it as a gift to a loved one. Therefore, you should follow the tips regarding caring for this dress always to remain new and fresh. If you do not have the patience and time to take care of your clothes, you can leave them to NeatEx. The NeatEx professional team does this responsibility for you with high accuracy and quality to spend more time with friends and do important tasks in your life.