Saree cleaning, maintaining and care...

CLEANING 

Saree is one of the most precious outfits in a women's wardrobe. Though purchasing is a big deal, but saree care and saree wash is something challengeable. Today, owning a sarees meant not only the initial price of the garment but also the cost of dry cleaning. All Sarees are washable. Most Sarees can be hand washed. Technically, Saree does not shrink like other fabric. A good shampoo works well for clean saree. It will remove oil and revitalize your saree.

MAINTAINING YOUR SAREE

(1) Dry-Cleaning is Preferable

Generally Sarees should be dry-cleaned. In hand washing, the consistency of the sarees may be altered, depending on the finishing treatment used to give it sheen and the colour may run. Chlorine bleach damages saree and causes it to yellow.

(2) Washing Sarees

Certain pre-wash techniques have made certain washable. After washing, one should roll in a towel to remove the excess moisture, and then hang on to dry on a padded hanger.

(3) Stains

Stained Sarees should be dry-cleaned as soon as possible. Dyes and sizings tend to discolour with moisture. Therefore attempting to remove stains with water is not recommended without first testing the Saree for colour fatness. It is difficult to remove a concentrated food or beverage stain. Scrubbing or pressing could ruin the fabric.

Protein Stains: These stains include blood, deodorant, egg, meat juices and perspiration. To clear such stains, first detergent should be applied to the garment. Then it should be soaked in cool water and laundered. In case of persistent stains, rubbing a mixture of a few drops of Nh2 with hydrogen peroxide should be tried.

Food Stains: These stains include chocolate, gravy, ice-cream and milk. First a dry-clean solvent should be applied and then dried. The protein part of the stain supplement can be treated by applying liquid detergent and rinsing with cool water. Then after using a prewash stain remover, the saree should be washed in the hottest water that it can stand.

CARe for YOUR SAREE

Tips to take care of your Sarees – Making them last forever with beautiful look every day.

•   The best way to wash a Saree is the tried and tested traditional way.
•   Do not use soap for the first 3 washes, use only plain water.
•   For Silk Saree, wash the border, pallu and body separately in the beginning.
•   For subsequent washes, use good quality mild detergent and clean quickly.
•   Do not bundle and keep wet for a long time.
•   The Saree should be dried immediately.
•   Avoid washing Saree with any inferior quality material (or) bright colours.
•   Avoid the use of chemicals - these may damage your Silk and end up reducing its life considerably.
•   In case of stains, use cold water immediately.
•   For hard stains better go for dry clean.
•   Use medium iron only.
•   Saree should be stored in a cold dry place.
•   Unfold your Silk Sarees and change the folding every three months.
•   We recommend stitching of Saree fall for Embroidery Sarees.
•   Soft handling should be practiced in order to keep the Sarees fresh and free from wrinkle.
•   Never Machine wash a saree. A saree should be either delicately hand washed or dry cleaned.
•   Do not soak Saree in detergent for long.
•   Do not brush or lash a Silk Saree. This would lead to tearing of the zari
•   Do not bundle the wet saree along with inferior variety choly etc.
•   It is recommended to iron the saree between two pieces of cloth. It is not recommended to wet the saree prior to ironing or to use a steam iron.

Source: jjsarees