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Wedding Gown Preservation Guide<\/span><\/h1>\n

The cleaning process often begins with the hem because it is usually the most soiled. Most professionals scrub the hem by hand and spot treat any stains. The biggest culprits are grass, mud, perspiration and body oils, make-up, and sugar (from wedding cake or wine), say professional cleaners. Some of the most difficult stains to remove, say professionals, are Georgia red clay, self-tanner residue, and Wite-Out, which some brides use to cover up other stains that are already appearing before or during the wedding.<\/p>\n

Act Quickly .\u00a0Reputation Counts .\u00a0Know Something about Cleaning Methods<\/h3>\n

After the dress is cleaned and either steamed or pressed, the cleaners properly fold it and place it in an acid-free archival chest with a display window. Sometimes, accessories, such as veils and garters are cleaned and preserved as well. Then, the package is returned to the owner. Depending on the cleaner you use, the waiting time could be anywhere from three to twelve weeks.<\/p>\n

Brides who consider wedding gown preservation either want to keep their dress as an heirloom to be passed down to future generations, or they want to resell it. Some want it as a keepsake for themselves or will eventually make it into a Christening outfit or baby bedding for their children.\u00a0(more…)<\/a><\/p>\n

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Organic Cleaning<\/span><\/h1>\n

Do you and your current cleaning service have a toxic relationship?<\/p>\n

A popular movement towards green cleaning has been underway for the past few years.<\/p>\n