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Can I clean my wedding dress at home?

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Karen Brown is the Founder and Creative Director of Karen Brown New York, a full service event planning company. Karen has planned hundreds of successful weddings, corporate parties, award ceremonies, product launches, galas, and fundraisers over the past decade throughout the United States, Mexico, and Canada.

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Possibly, yes. Typically, the shop where you buy your dress will give you instructions on how to clean it. Some may even offer a one-time cleaning service after your wedding.

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Can a 100% nylon 1970s wedding dress safely be washed in a washer even if the label says dry clean only?

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I would dry clean it or hand wash it to be on the safe side.

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How do I remove a mud stain?

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Let the mud stain dry. Brush the spot to remove any soil. Soak the dress in a solution of 1 quart of warm water, 1 teaspoon of liquid dish detergent and 1 tablespoon of white vinegar for 15 minutes. Rinse with water.

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What temperature can I wash my wedding dress at?

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Your dress should have a tag on it with care instructions, including what temperature to use on the washer, but most likely your dress is going to require professional cleaning.

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How can I clean a fingertip veil?

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Fill a basin or tub with warm water, a teaspoonful of cleanser and some drops of fabric wash. After letting the tulle soak in it, gently move it around the solution. Dry the veil using the towel roll system. Bring it to a professional cleaner.

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How do I clean a wedding dress lining as it has brown stains from storage?

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You can use a store-bought bleach, as bleach will make it white again. If the material cannot handle bleach, then use the best detergent. Whether liquid detergent/bleach or powder, use a thick, moistened amount on a small part of the stained area and leave for 30 minutes. This is to check how the fabric reacts. Depending upon how it works, if it does the job without causing damage, then continue in the same way with the rest of the lining.

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How do I clean a wedding dress that has beading when it can't be dry cleaned or put in a washer?

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Beads can be cared for by washing the gown by hand, turned inside out. Immerse the dress in detergent water for 30 minutes. If the dress only has sweat from use, a little rinsing by hand all over will make it clean. If it has started smelling too, leave it for another 30 minutes in the detergent water, as this will remove sweat, stain and smell after rinsing. Hang to dry over a clothes rack away from direct sunlight.

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How would I get chocolate out of a wedding gown?

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Mix one part of dish soap with two parts of 3% hydrogen peroxide, and apply directly to the stain to help cut through the fat and lighten the stain. Let it sit for 10 minutes, then wash off.

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Can I put my dress in the washing machine on a delicate wash?

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This will depend on the dress itself. Some factors to consider are the material of the dress, the severity of the stains/mess, and the gentleness of the washing machine.

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