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Minneapolis, Minn. — Summer is almost here, and with it comes the highly anticipated “wedding season,” a collection of hundreds of thousands of joyous events and even more stresses. And after the bouquet has been tossed and the last glass of champagne has been drunk, the bride and groom work hard to carefully collect and preserve the memories of that special day. Thanks to one company’s keen attention to detail and lasting commitment to excellence, many brides are finding that preserving some memories, like their wedding gowns, are easier than first thought.
Here are five ways to ensure your wedding gown lasts a lifetime.
1. Just say no to boxes with a “viewing window”
Windows are made of fabric-damaging plastic – chemically unstable by nature – that can age and discolor your gown over the years.
2. Never allow a cleaner to vacuum-pack your gown…NOR seal your gown in a box
Your dress should be able to breathe, not suffocate. Vacuum-packing or sealing causes wrinkles and traps moisture, which promotes mildew, your gown’s greatest danger. Also, beware of cleaners that claim a guarantee to persuade you to keep the box sealed.
A properly preserved box from White Way will prevent silverfish and moths from damaging your gown. Museum conservators open and inspect their preserved garments every two years; White Way recommends you should do the same.
3. Blue tissue is bad
Any preservation material next to your gown should be free of dyes. Look for cleaners that use the same unbleached muslin and acid-free, lignin-free tissue with neutral pH, materials preferred by museum conservators.
4. Clean and preserve your gown right after the wedding
Over time, stains become more difficult to remove, so the sooner your gown is cleaned and preserved, the better. Unprotected gowns will fade and yellow, or even deteriorate and become brittle in spots. Consider asking a trusted friend or relative to bring your gown in after the wedding to avoid the added hassle.
5. Enjoy the memories!
Your wedding is one of the most important days in your life, so why not protect your gown with the same vigor used by the Smithsonian Institute, leading museums and libraries across the U.S. You’ll be glad you did.
For more information on wedding gown care, cleaning and preservation, please visit your nearest White Way Cleaners today or visit our Web site at www.whitewaycleaners.net.
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