{"id":17038,"date":"2022-12-15T23:14:42","date_gmt":"2022-12-16T04:14:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bestforbride.com\/bridal-shop\/?p=17038"},"modified":"2023-10-05T19:38:40","modified_gmt":"2023-10-05T23:38:40","slug":"how-to-care-for-your-wedding-dress-and-maintain-its-sparkling-brilliance-forever","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bestforbride.com\/bridal-shop\/15\/how-to-care-for-your-wedding-dress-and-maintain-its-sparkling-brilliance-forever\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Care for Your Wedding Dress and Maintain its Sparkling Brilliance Forever"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/images.pexels.com\/photos\/2269685\/pexels-photo-2269685.jpeg?auto=compress&amp;cs=tinysrgb&amp;w=1260&amp;h=750&amp;dpr=1\"><\/a>The wedding dress is the fashion epicentre of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bestforbride.com\/\">any wedding ceremony<\/a>. It\u2019s the primary thing guests focus on and discuss during and after a wedding. And over time, your wedding dress becomes the emotional trigger for reliving those sweet cherished memories.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And one thing anyone who owns a wedding dress dreads most is <strong>bringing out their wedding dress<\/strong> only to realize that their lovely white dress has drastically yellowed, and sometimes, they can even be covered in dark brown or black stains.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Wedding gowns<\/strong> lose their shine when the material fibres used in making them begin degrading. And this degradation can be triggered by heat, humidity, sunlight, and the chemicals used while making the dress.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<p>It doesn\u2019t matter whether you\u2019re an entrepreneur starting a wedding dress preservation business or you want to make your wedding dress a family heirloom passed down through generations; knowing the right way to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bestforbride.com\/bridal-gown-preservation.php\">preserve your wedding dress<\/a> must be front and center in your mind.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And today, we\u2019ll show you <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bestforbride.com\/brides.html\">how to care for your wedding dress<\/a> and maintain its sparkling brilliance forever.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"epyt-video-wrapper\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\"  id=\"_ytid_56835\"  width=\"980\" height=\"551\"  data-origwidth=\"980\" data-origheight=\"551\"  data-relstop=\"1\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/F8nIU-S-ji0?enablejsapi=1&#038;autoplay=0&#038;cc_load_policy=0&#038;cc_lang_pref=&#038;iv_load_policy=1&#038;loop=0&#038;rel=0&#038;fs=1&#038;playsinline=0&#038;autohide=2&#038;theme=dark&#038;color=red&#038;controls=1&#038;disablekb=0&#038;\" class=\"__youtube_prefs__  epyt-is-override  no-lazyload\" title=\"YouTube player\"  allow=\"fullscreen; accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen data-no-lazy=\"1\" data-skipgform_ajax_framebjll=\"\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Three solid options for caring for your wedding dress\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Best option: get your wedding dress preserved<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Great option: use a professional dry cleaning service<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Good option: DIY with emergency kits\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Wedding day emergency kits<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>How to clean your wedding dress<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>These factors can affect your wedding dress maintenance and longevity<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Quick timing is everything<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bestforbride.com\/bridal-shop\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Image-05-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Finishing Elements wedding dress\" class=\"wp-image-15575\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bestforbride.com\/bridal-shop\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Image-05-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/www.bestforbride.com\/bridal-shop\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Image-05-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.bestforbride.com\/bridal-shop\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Image-05-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.bestforbride.com\/bridal-shop\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Image-05.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69fa9dc720303\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69fa9dc720303\"  aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bestforbride.com\/bridal-shop\/15\/how-to-care-for-your-wedding-dress-and-maintain-its-sparkling-brilliance-forever\/#Three_Solid_Options_for_Caring_for_Your_Wedding_Dress\" >Three Solid Options for Caring for Your Wedding Dress<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bestforbride.com\/bridal-shop\/15\/how-to-care-for-your-wedding-dress-and-maintain-its-sparkling-brilliance-forever\/#Best_Option_Get_Your_Wedding_Dress_Preserved\" >Best Option: Get Your Wedding Dress Preserved<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bestforbride.com\/bridal-shop\/15\/how-to-care-for-your-wedding-dress-and-maintain-its-sparkling-brilliance-forever\/#Great_Option_Use_a_Professional_Dry_Cleaning_Service\" >Great Option: Use a Professional Dry Cleaning Service<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bestforbride.com\/bridal-shop\/15\/how-to-care-for-your-wedding-dress-and-maintain-its-sparkling-brilliance-forever\/#Good_Option_DIY_With_Emergency_Kits\" >Good Option: DIY With Emergency Kits<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bestforbride.com\/bridal-shop\/15\/how-to-care-for-your-wedding-dress-and-maintain-its-sparkling-brilliance-forever\/#Wedding_Day_Emergency_Kits\" >Wedding Day Emergency Kits<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bestforbride.com\/bridal-shop\/15\/how-to-care-for-your-wedding-dress-and-maintain-its-sparkling-brilliance-forever\/#What_to_Know_Before_DIY_Cleaning\" >What to Know Before DIY Cleaning<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bestforbride.com\/bridal-shop\/15\/how-to-care-for-your-wedding-dress-and-maintain-its-sparkling-brilliance-forever\/#When_Removing_Small_Stains\" >When Removing Small Stains<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bestforbride.com\/bridal-shop\/15\/how-to-care-for-your-wedding-dress-and-maintain-its-sparkling-brilliance-forever\/#For_a_Complete_Hand_Wash\" >For a Complete Hand Wash<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bestforbride.com\/bridal-shop\/15\/how-to-care-for-your-wedding-dress-and-maintain-its-sparkling-brilliance-forever\/#These_Factors_Can_Affect_Your_Wedding_Dress_Maintenance_and_Longevity\" >These Factors Can Affect Your Wedding Dress Maintenance and Longevity<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bestforbride.com\/bridal-shop\/15\/how-to-care-for-your-wedding-dress-and-maintain-its-sparkling-brilliance-forever\/#The_Type_of_Fabric\" >The Type of Fabric<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bestforbride.com\/bridal-shop\/15\/how-to-care-for-your-wedding-dress-and-maintain-its-sparkling-brilliance-forever\/#Type_of_Stains\" >Type of Stains<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bestforbride.com\/bridal-shop\/15\/how-to-care-for-your-wedding-dress-and-maintain-its-sparkling-brilliance-forever\/#The_Brand_of_the_Business\" >The Brand of the Business<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bestforbride.com\/bridal-shop\/15\/how-to-care-for-your-wedding-dress-and-maintain-its-sparkling-brilliance-forever\/#Wedding_Gowns_With_Complex_Designs\" >Wedding Gowns With Complex Designs<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bestforbride.com\/bridal-shop\/15\/how-to-care-for-your-wedding-dress-and-maintain-its-sparkling-brilliance-forever\/#Wedding_Dress_Storage\" >Wedding Dress Storage<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bestforbride.com\/bridal-shop\/15\/how-to-care-for-your-wedding-dress-and-maintain-its-sparkling-brilliance-forever\/#Age_of_the_Dress\" >Age of the Dress<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bestforbride.com\/bridal-shop\/15\/how-to-care-for-your-wedding-dress-and-maintain-its-sparkling-brilliance-forever\/#Quick_Timing_is_Everything\" >Quick Timing is Everything&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Three_Solid_Options_for_Caring_for_Your_Wedding_Dress\"><\/span><strong>Three Solid Options for Caring for Your Wedding Dress<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/images.pexels.com\/photos\/690782\/pexels-photo-690782.jpeg?auto=compress&amp;cs=tinysrgb&amp;w=1260&amp;h=750&amp;dpr=1\"><\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Picture this: You\u2019ve just had your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bestforbride.com\/bridal-shop\/23\/13-most-common-mistakes-brides-make-when-planning-a-backyard-wedding\/\">wedding in the most breathtaking garden<\/a>, filled with lovely roses and jasmine flowers, and surrounded by nature in all its glory.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But after getting home, you notice dirt, shrubs, and wine stains on your dress. And although you may think, <em>\u201cI&#8217;ll just brush off the dirt and wipe off the wine stains and be done with it.\u201d <\/em>However, if you do that, you&#8217;d leave the door open for yellowing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If your goal is to <strong>keep your wedding dress<\/strong> in perfect, pristine condition or reuse the dress as a cocktail dress, follow the steps below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Best_Option_Get_Your_Wedding_Dress_Preserved\"><\/span><strong>Best Option: Get Your Wedding Dress Preserved<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The best way to ensure your wedding dress lasts the test of time is to get it preserved. And unlike other methods of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bestforbride.com\/bridal-shop\/29\/is-your-bridal-dress-high-quality-what-are-the-key-elements-to-check-quality-and-style-checklist\/\">caring for your wedding dress<\/a>, preserving it isn\u2019t just focused on cleaning the delicate fibres of your gown but also involves applying special chemical solvents that prevent yellowing and protect your dress from moisture as it ages.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The best part about wedding dress preservation services is that it doesn\u2019t take a one-size-fits-all approach like regular dry cleaning services. The preservation specialist <strong>extensively assesses the wedding gown<\/strong> and creates a unique treatment plan to remove every stain from your dress.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And once that\u2019s been achieved, the specialist proceeds to store your gown in the best conditions that can keep it in perfect shape for several decades into the future.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here\u2019s what preservation specialists consider before choosing the ideal cleaning and storage method(s) to be used:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"666\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bestforbride.com\/bridal-shop\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/clearance-wedding-gown.jpeg\" alt=\"wedding dress shopping\" class=\"wp-image-15084\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bestforbride.com\/bridal-shop\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/clearance-wedding-gown.jpeg 1000w, https:\/\/www.bestforbride.com\/bridal-shop\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/clearance-wedding-gown-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.bestforbride.com\/bridal-shop\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/clearance-wedding-gown-768x511.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The fabrics, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bestforbride.com\/bridal-shop\/29\/how-to-embellish-a-wedding-dress\/\">embellishments<\/a>, stains, and style of your wedding dress.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>How often would they have to inspect the dress in the future to ensure it remains in impeccable condition?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Will the wedding dress be hung, folded, or left in the box?&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Where your wedding dress will be stored.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The best box for <strong>storing your wedding dress<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>What their clients are willing to pay.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Once your wedding dress has been restored to perfect condition, it\u2019s wrapped in uncolored and acid-free tissue paper to help keep moulds out of your wedding dress. It\u2019s then vacuum-sealed and placed in at least two acid-free archival storage boxes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Boxing is a popular part of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bestforbride.com\/bridal-shop\/29\/the-importance-of-wedding-dress-preservation\/\">wedding dress preservation<\/a> because an airtight box protects the dress from environmental elements like moisture, humidity, and unnecessary interactions that can cause yellowing, creasing, or material deterioration.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Yes, most storage boxes have a display window to allow easy <strong>viewing of your brilliant dress<\/strong>. But even though wedding dress preservation is the best way to restore your gown to its original shelf condition, it\u2019s such a niche market that often struggles with attracting clients.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And if you\u2019re running a <strong>wedding dress preservation business<\/strong>. In that case, the first step to attracting clients to your business is to select excellent fashion brand name ideas that communicate your business&#8217;s values and brilliant services. And the best way to find a great brand name for your business is by using a trusted <a href=\"https:\/\/www.squadhelp.com\/business-name-generator\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">business name generator<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bestforbride.com\/bridal-shop\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/off-the-rack-wedding-dress-clearance.jpeg\" alt=\"off the rack wedding dress clearance\" class=\"wp-image-15085\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bestforbride.com\/bridal-shop\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/off-the-rack-wedding-dress-clearance.jpeg 1000w, https:\/\/www.bestforbride.com\/bridal-shop\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/off-the-rack-wedding-dress-clearance-300x120.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.bestforbride.com\/bridal-shop\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/off-the-rack-wedding-dress-clearance-768x307.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Great_Option_Use_a_Professional_Dry_Cleaning_Service\"><\/span><strong>Great Option: Use a Professional Dry Cleaning Servic<\/strong>e<a href=\"https:\/\/images.pexels.com\/photos\/8459438\/pexels-photo-8459438.jpeg?auto=compress&amp;cs=tinysrgb&amp;w=1260&amp;h=750&amp;dpr=1\"><\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Unlike wedding dress preservation services, which are few and far between, there are <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bestforbride.com\/dry-cleaning.php\">many dry cleaning services<\/a> in the market, so finding one to dry clean your wedding dress shouldn\u2019t be much of a problem. However, not all of these dry cleaning services can work on wedding dresses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So, making the extra effort to <strong>ensure that your dry cleaner<\/strong> can handle white wedding dresses is essential to getting the desired results. Also, ensure that the dry cleaner you choose performs the dry-cleaning service on-site.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Making sure that the dry cleaning is done in-house will help you avoid the inconvenience of working with a middleman, paying extra, or even having your wedding dress lost or damaged in transit.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If your dry cleaner doesn\u2019t perform its services in-house but instead sends it off to another company, we suggest you go directly to a <strong>wedding dress cleaning company<\/strong> and get your gown adequately taken care of. Bypassing the middleman would save you a lot of money.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"420\" height=\"470\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bestforbride.com\/bridal-shop\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/Wine-Stains-from-your-Wedding-Dress.jpg\" alt=\"Wine Stains from your Wedding Dress\" class=\"wp-image-3284\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bestforbride.com\/bridal-shop\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/Wine-Stains-from-your-Wedding-Dress.jpg 420w, https:\/\/www.bestforbride.com\/bridal-shop\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/Wine-Stains-from-your-Wedding-Dress-416x466.jpg 416w, https:\/\/www.bestforbride.com\/bridal-shop\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/Wine-Stains-from-your-Wedding-Dress-268x300.jpg 268w, https:\/\/www.bestforbride.com\/bridal-shop\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/Wine-Stains-from-your-Wedding-Dress-300x336.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.bestforbride.com\/bridal-shop\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/Wine-Stains-from-your-Wedding-Dress-199x223.jpg 199w, https:\/\/www.bestforbride.com\/bridal-shop\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/Wine-Stains-from-your-Wedding-Dress-120x134.jpg 120w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 420px) 100vw, 420px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Wine Stains from your Wedding Dress<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Good_Option_DIY_With_Emergency_Kits\"><\/span><strong>Good Option: DIY With Emergency Kits<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/images.pexels.com\/photos\/5966184\/pexels-photo-5966184.jpeg?auto=compress&amp;cs=tinysrgb&amp;w=1260&amp;h=750&amp;dpr=1\"><\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You can do several things to increase your wedding dress&#8217;s longevity without visiting the dry cleaner or wedding dress cleaning company.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Things like spot treatments, using the emergency bridal kit, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bestforbride.com\/bridal-shop\/13\/mascara-stains-and-red-wine-common-wedding-dress-stains-and-how-to-clean-them\/\">ensuring that your wedding dress<\/a> is adequately stored can increase the longevity of your dress.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Although <strong>maintaining a wedding dress<\/strong> on your own isn\u2019t impossible, it\u2019s a very challenging process, and anything can go wrong. Washing your wedding dress by hand or machine isn\u2019t something that should be done without regard for the material, label recommendations, or expertise. Enter wedding day emergency kits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Wedding_Day_Emergency_Kits\"><\/span><strong>Wedding Day Emergency Kits<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>One area where DIY wedding dress cleaning shines is when using the <strong>wedding day emergency bridal kit<\/strong>\u2014a lifesaver for many brides\u2014especially when handling little dress mishaps that can happen at unpredictable moments.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These emergency kits are ideal for dealing with little stains as they contain baby powder or cornstarch, which can help mask the stains. However, don\u2019t get carried away trying to fix your dress; you start using remedies with a permanent effect like whiteout or shoe polish. Doing this can cause <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bestforbride.com\/bridal-shop\/03\/looking-for-the-perfect-wedding-dress-and-accessories\/\">permanent damage to your wedding dress<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Emergency kits also contain useful tools like Q-tips, safety pins, needles, clean, dry white towelettes, thread, and specific gown items like crystals and other ornaments the clothes may contain. Investing in an emergency kit for your wedding gown is always a smart choice for maintaining the dress.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But besides using the emergency kit, ensure you <strong>hold up your dress outdoors<\/strong>, wear it only after you\u2019re done with your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bestforbride.com\/bridal-shop\/01\/best-wedding-makeup-artists-in-toronto-and-gta\/\">hair and makeup<\/a>, and store it carefully in a cool place. Also, avoid handling your dress too often, as this could smudge stains on your dress.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"426\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bestforbride.com\/bridal-shop\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/dress.jpg\" alt=\"white clean dress\" class=\"wp-image-7224\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bestforbride.com\/bridal-shop\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/dress.jpg 426w, https:\/\/www.bestforbride.com\/bridal-shop\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/dress-416x625.jpg 416w, https:\/\/www.bestforbride.com\/bridal-shop\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/dress-200x300.jpg 200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 426px) 100vw, 426px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_to_Know_Before_DIY_Cleaning\"><\/span><strong>What to Know Before DIY Cleaning<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"When_Removing_Small_Stains\"><\/span><strong>When Removing Small Stains<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Always wear white cotton gloves. Don&#8217;t <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bestforbride.com\/bridal-shop\/16\/here-are-how-to-go-for-wedding-dress-shopping\/\">handle your wedding dress<\/a> with your bare hands.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Test whatever cleaning agent you plan to use on a hidden part of the dress to make sure it won\u2019t damage your dress.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Isolate the stained area and work on it with a soft toothbrush so your cleaning agent doesn\u2019t affect other layers.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Once you\u2019re done cleaning, gently rinse the area and dry it with a hair dryer.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"For_a_Complete_Hand_Wash\"><\/span><strong>For a Complete Hand Wash<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Clean and disinfect your bathtub.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fill your bathtub with water and add your soft detergent and stain remover.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Place your dress inside the tub and let it soak.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Isolate the heavily stained area and start rubbing it gently with a soft brush.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Avoid bleach. It can <strong>irreversibly damage your dress<\/strong>. Use gentle detergent instead.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>If you plan on washing your wedding dress with a machine, ensure that the material is machine-friendly and that there aren\u2019t any <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bestforbride.com\/bridal-shop\/04\/the-comprehensive-guide-to-understanding-body-types-and-how-it-relates-to-wedding-dress-selection\/\">embellishments on your wedding dress<\/a>, as they could get damaged by the washing machine.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bestforbride.com\/bridal-shop\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/wedding-bride-with-veil-bridal-gown.jpg\" alt=\"Second-Time Brides: Tips To Choose The Perfect Wedding Dress For A Second Wedding\" class=\"wp-image-12929\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bestforbride.com\/bridal-shop\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/wedding-bride-with-veil-bridal-gown.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.bestforbride.com\/bridal-shop\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/wedding-bride-with-veil-bridal-gown-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.bestforbride.com\/bridal-shop\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/wedding-bride-with-veil-bridal-gown-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"These_Factors_Can_Affect_Your_Wedding_Dress_Maintenance_and_Longevity\"><\/span><strong>These Factors Can Affect Your Wedding Dress Maintenance and Longevity<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/images.pexels.com\/photos\/13726309\/pexels-photo-13726309.jpeg?auto=compress&amp;cs=tinysrgb&amp;w=1260&amp;h=750&amp;dpr=1\"><\/a>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are a few key factors that affect the longevity of your wedding dress:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Type_of_Fabric\"><\/span><strong>The Type of Fabric<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The type of maintenance required for each dress <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bestforbride.com\/bridal-shop\/11\/the-bridesmaids-dress-fabric-glossary\/\">depends on the fabrics<\/a> they\u2019re made of. For example, lacy fabrics are typically more expensive to dry clean, while other materials like silk, organza, and taffeta are susceptible and delicate.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Not to mention that they require special cleaning machines and equipment since they don\u2019t react well to standard cleaning equipment and detergents.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"678\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bestforbride.com\/bridal-shop\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/organza-wedding-dress-fabric-678x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"organza wedding dress fabric\" class=\"wp-image-15484\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bestforbride.com\/bridal-shop\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/organza-wedding-dress-fabric-678x1024.jpeg 678w, https:\/\/www.bestforbride.com\/bridal-shop\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/organza-wedding-dress-fabric-199x300.jpeg 199w, https:\/\/www.bestforbride.com\/bridal-shop\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/organza-wedding-dress-fabric-768x1160.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.bestforbride.com\/bridal-shop\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/organza-wedding-dress-fabric.jpeg 1000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 678px) 100vw, 678px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Type_of_Stains\"><\/span><strong>Type of Stains<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The number of <strong>stains on a wedding dress<\/strong> and how quickly it&#8217;s brought in for cleaning can affect the cleaning process. Stains like asphalt, makeup, ink, enzymatic, and oil-based stains are a few examples of stains that\u2019d require professional attention.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Brand_of_the_Business\"><\/span><strong>The Brand of the Business<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Getting your wedding dress from a reliable brand or a custom tailor you trust is the best way to avoid getting a poorly sewn wedding dress with substandard materials. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bestforbride.com\/bridal-shop\/03\/demystifying-wedding-dress-silhouettes-all-you-wanted-to-know-about-different-wedding-dress-styles\/\">Wedding gowns made with poor-quality material<\/a> are much more likely to suffer from aging and yellowing.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"802\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bestforbride.com\/bridal-shop\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/wedding-dress-styles-ball-gown-blush-tulle-dress-1024x802.jpg\" alt=\"The Comprehensive Guide to Understanding Body Types And How it Relates to Wedding Dress Selection\" class=\"wp-image-9234\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bestforbride.com\/bridal-shop\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/wedding-dress-styles-ball-gown-blush-tulle-dress-1024x802.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.bestforbride.com\/bridal-shop\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/wedding-dress-styles-ball-gown-blush-tulle-dress-300x235.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.bestforbride.com\/bridal-shop\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/wedding-dress-styles-ball-gown-blush-tulle-dress-768x601.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.bestforbride.com\/bridal-shop\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/wedding-dress-styles-ball-gown-blush-tulle-dress-1536x1202.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.bestforbride.com\/bridal-shop\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/wedding-dress-styles-ball-gown-blush-tulle-dress-416x326.jpg 416w, https:\/\/www.bestforbride.com\/bridal-shop\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/wedding-dress-styles-ball-gown-blush-tulle-dress.jpg 1681w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Wedding_Gowns_With_Complex_Designs\"><\/span><strong>Wedding Gowns With Complex Designs<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Dresses with several layers of fabric, customized crystals, heavy beads, sequins, <strong>and other embellishments<\/strong> are considerably more time-consuming and expensive to maintain as they aren\u2019t always compatible with common cleaning solvents like perchloroethylene.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Wedding_Dress_Storage\"><\/span><strong>Wedding Dress Storage<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>As we\u2019ve mentioned, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.brides.com\/story\/is-wedding-dress-preservation-worth-it\">how you store your wedding dress<\/a> after cleaning can affect its longevity. Instead of simply hanging or folding your dress in a bag, it\u2019s best to store it in an airtight, acid-free storage box.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Age_of_the_Dress\"><\/span><strong>Age of the Dress<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If your <strong>wedding dress is already a family heirloom<\/strong>\u2014decades old\u2014then keeping it as good as new may require some extra effort.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bestforbride.com\/bridal-shop\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/wedding-dress-styles-victorian-style-inspired-ball-gown-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"The Extensive Guide On What Wedding Dress Neckline Would Match You Best\" class=\"wp-image-9232\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bestforbride.com\/bridal-shop\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/wedding-dress-styles-victorian-style-inspired-ball-gown-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/www.bestforbride.com\/bridal-shop\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/wedding-dress-styles-victorian-style-inspired-ball-gown-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.bestforbride.com\/bridal-shop\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/wedding-dress-styles-victorian-style-inspired-ball-gown-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.bestforbride.com\/bridal-shop\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/wedding-dress-styles-victorian-style-inspired-ball-gown-416x624.jpg 416w, https:\/\/www.bestforbride.com\/bridal-shop\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/wedding-dress-styles-victorian-style-inspired-ball-gown.jpg 936w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Quick_Timing_is_Everything\"><\/span><strong>Quick Timing is Everything&nbsp;<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>When it comes to keeping and maintaining your wedding dress for the future, a lot of the success you\u2019ll achieve is based on how early you can give your dress the treatment it requires. 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