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News India Live, Digital Desk: Be it wedding season or festivals, heavy sarees, silk kurtas and expensive woolen clothes come out of the wardrobe. But there is always a concern about keeping them clean. Often we do not wash them at home out of fear, but experts believe that if you have the right information, you can do professional cleaning at home without relying on dry cleaners.
1. Magic of Steam Cleaning (Steam Ironing)
If the clothes are not very dirty and have only slight odors or wrinkles, steam cleaning is best. The hot steam of the steamer penetrates the fibers of the clothes and eliminates bacteria and sweat odor. Due to this, the color and texture of the cloth remains as new.
2. Use mild detergent and cold water
Never use normal washing powder for delicate fabrics like silk or chiffon.
Tip: Use baby shampoo or a mild liquid detergent like ‘Easy’.
Method: Dissolve detergent in cold water, soak the cloth for 5-10 minutes and then clean gently without rubbing.
3. Save the entire garment from ‘spot cleaning’
If the cloth is stained with tea, coffee or food, there is no need to wash the entire cloth.
Trick: Apply a little white vinegar or lemon juice on a white cotton cloth and dab it on the stained area. The stain will disappear and the garment will be saved from the hassle of dry cleaning.
4. ‘Flat drawing’ for woolen clothes
Never hang a woolen sweater or coat to dry after washing it at home. Due to this their shape gets spoiled.
Right way: After washing the cloth, spread it on a dry towel and roll the towel to remove excess water. Then dry it on a flat place in the shade.
5. ‘Baking Soda’ for white clothes
To maintain the whiteness of white clothes, instead of dry cleaning them, soak them in water mixed with a little baking soda. It removes yellowness of clothes and gives them a new shine.
Caution: When not to clean at home?
if on clothes ‘Dry Clean Only’ If it’s labeled with a wedding dress and is very expensive or heavily worked (like a wedding dress), don’t take the risk. Also, send leather and real fur items to a professional.
