SazDavies Posted July 28, 2010 Share Posted July 28, 2010 Hi, I bought my dress in the sale, got an excellent bargain but obviously I have had to arrange my own alternations and it could do with a clean before our big day. Can anyone suggest anywhere that cleans wedding dresseses and wont cost the earth please??? Thanks Sarah Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rakane Posted July 29, 2010 Share Posted July 29, 2010 Hi Sarah, When I looked after the wedding most places were charging £80+ Have you tried a regular dry cleaners to see if they could do it cheaper, I guess it depends on the dress style and material. Rachel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angilaruk Posted August 12, 2010 Share Posted August 12, 2010 My step daughter got a 2nd wedding dress for the evening (less frilly and fussy and easier to dance in LOL) and got a shop soiled dress. We did the calls and found the cheapest dry cleaners to be £65.00 for a wedding dress! So, I took the bull by the horns, and the advice of someone who used to work in a dry cleaners and washed it in the machine. I used some stain remover first and rubbed it well in, then put the dress into a duvet and fastened/tied it closed. Then just did a hand wash. Came out 99% clean, the only stubborn stains were on the underneath of the train where it dragged on the floor, but nothing to worry about. then just hung it to dry from the shower rail. I have to say I wouldn't hesitate to do it again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spiritangel1 Posted August 12, 2010 Share Posted August 12, 2010 I second that my dtr wants to sell her dress,its modern with lace and pearls with a train,i decided to wash it YIKES i put it in a double quilt cover with oxi clean sachet and 2 caps delicate washing liquid,i sweated when it was going round,30 degree wash,i took it out straight away and hung it up,the satin didint have a crease in it and no damage to the dress i was so pleased so now shes selling it lol go for it i did an was pleased with the results Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SazDavies Posted August 16, 2010 Author Share Posted August 16, 2010 Hi guys. Thanks for the advice im going to chance it. When it comes back from being altered i will do it and let you know :-) Cheers Sarah Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baby tiger67 Posted August 16, 2010 Share Posted August 16, 2010 if u have a steam cleaner you can do it yourself, its very easy and u cant damage it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weenireeni Posted September 2, 2010 Share Posted September 2, 2010 My dress was a sample and made of dupion silk. it only had a few marks on so i used soap on the end of a cotton bud, rubbed gently and it got rid of foundation/tan marks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stace* Posted October 15, 2010 Share Posted October 15, 2010 Morrisons at Hillsb for £40.00 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ptomlin Posted January 11, 2011 Share Posted January 11, 2011 Most dresses today can be given a gentle wash with warm water and detergent. As a previous poster suggested treat the stubborn stains around the hem then either gentle machine wash or hand wash in the bathtub. I would then put it in the machine for a spin and just hang in a warm room to dry. The bridal shops will use this method for their 'specialist cleaning' and think nothing of charging you £80. Don't try it on the ones that have claret (red) or other coloured trims though as the colour has been known to run. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoGo_dancer Posted January 12, 2011 Share Posted January 12, 2011 I'm in the same boat with the sale dress I bought from Debenhams. I'm going to try hand-washing it in the bath this weekend and see how I get on! We're getting married on a beach so chances are it's going to end up ruined by sand and sea-water anyway! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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