Wedding Gown Preservation Cleaning Tips for Silk
Posted by Customer Service on Mon, Apr 25, 2011 @ 03:50 PM
Here are some tips for spot cleaning silk.
Please Note: Always test an area in an inconspicuous part of the wedding gown first. If in doubt consult a wedding gown preservation and cleaning specialist.
What to use
Do not use a wet method of cleaning; generally use a moist sponge or cotton ball gently blotting the stained fabric until cleaned.
An absorbent towel underneath the wedding gown made of silk will help keep the treatment from touching other parts of your gown.
Red Wine
Club soda or white wine is your friend when attempting to get out red wine. Immediately apply club soda or white wine with a sponge to the stained area. Dab the stained area with a mixture of cool water and ammonia. Always gently blot dry the area.
Lipstick
The best to spot clean lipstick is to use a mixture of 3 tbsp. alcohol and 3 drops of baby shampoo. It is important to remove the lipstick stain as soon as you find it.
Perspiration
Perspiration stains are acid based and as time goes by they become alkaline stains. We suggest using a two part cleaning process to remove these stains. Add one tablespoon of vinegar to a half a cup of water. Blot the stained area with a cheese cloth or cotton ball, dry, and then use a mixture of alcohol and baby shampoo going over the same area. Always rinse using a blotting method to remove alcohol and shampoo solution.
Blood
One method used to clean blood stains is one part hydrogen peroxide to 9 parts water. Make sure you remove solution with warm water blotting afterwards with a clean towel to dry.
Once you have got most the stain out we suggest our Celebrity Line Wedding Gown Preservation package for finer materials like silk. This will complete the job you started and insure that your wedding gown will be thoroughly cleaned ands preserved properly.
Know any tips we didn't mention? Please leave a comment and let us know what worked best for you.
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