How Do I Take the Best Care of My Sarees?

Indian women are known for their love for sarees. On a given occasion, say, a wedding, party, or any event, sarees are sure to be the first choice of a woman. The look that it gives a woman is totally glamorous, thus suiting the celebration. But nothing comes if there is no effort. Maintaining sarees is as important a task as looking after a kid. Being protective about the color and texture of the saree is crucial. Fancy sarees in particular have to be taken care of regularly.

Wedding sarees and other fancy sarees do not come for cheap prices. They demand a large amount of money based on the trend, color, material, and texture of the saree chosen. After investing a lot of money in the sarees, it is necessary to put in additional effort to manage them the same way. Following are a few tips that could be of help to maintain your pricey marriage saree, so it remains delightful and bright for a long time.

Re-folding of the Zari regularly

It is very important to take the zari saree out of the closet once in six months. In order to maintain their color and shine well, exposing them to gentle daylight for a few hours helps. This also naturally avoids the growth of fungus on the sarees due to moisture in the wardrobe. Zari breakage, unpleasant odor, material creasing, as well as fading of the colors can be easily avoided and forestalled by doing so.

Best Ways to Store Silk

Never suspend silk sarees on hangers made of metal. It is suggested to keep them folded in a cool place, bifolded, and wrapped in a cloth bag individually. This avoids the hosting of fungal growth and also dampness on silk sarees.

Getting the Shining Back

Home-based methods for restoring the lost shine back on the zari sarees, as well as fancy sarees, are the best to employ. Washing the saree with a quarter cup of white vinegar mixed with one gallon of water is highly recommended. You should also remove the vinegar completely after the wash in order to avoid damage to the saree.

Caring for Heavily Decorated Sarees with Embellishment

Such sarees that are loaded with a lot of delicate work should be folded in such a way as to fold the work part to the inside. Hanging them on hangers could initiate gradual tearing of the saree due to the heaviness of the embroidery material used.

Removing the Stain

Immediate washing of the stained region of the saree using cold water is suggested. Using a mild soap would help remove oily stains. Alcohol, as well as talcum, could also be of great use in getting rid of stains.

Keeping Them Ironed

Only those areas of the saree that can be pressed should be ironed. A soft cloth should be placed in between the fabric and the iron box.

Laundrying the Sarees

Primarily washing the fabric with salt water, followed by laundry, would be the best option. Never squeeze the water off the clothes harshly.

Summary

Maintaining your priceless possessions requires that the above methods are followed. That is the best care that one can provide.

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