Submitted By: Lara Molettiere, Cameo Event, LLC
Stain removal on delicate fabrics is a very touchy subject, so here are a few simple tips for keeping your wedding gown looking spotless.
For
lipstick, I recommend crayola chalk. I keep both white and yellow on
hand. The chalk absorbs the lipstick and then you can use a dry white
towel to brush off the dust. You may end up re-applying the chalk and
leaving it if the lipstick stain is a very deep color like red. Those
stains are better left to the professional cleaners.
For
generic spots and such, I use shout wipes or Dryel stain remover on
heavy polyester based satin. For silk gowns, I ask ahead of time, so
there is always a hairdryer on hand. Most silk will put up with soda
water, but in order to prevent water spots which can sometimes look
worse than the original stain, you must have a steady stream of air to
dry the fabric as soon as the stain is gone.
Blood is tricky,
but fingers get pricked by thorns more often than you might think.
Always have cheese cloth and Albatross Blood Remover on hand. It is a
professional grade cleaning product, but you can find it online and at
a very few fabric stores.
Always have sandpaper on hand to scuff up the bottom of too-slick shoes. You do not want to fall on the dance floor.
Have masking and duct tape on hand, you would be surprised at the things these "wonders" can fix.
Safety
pins of various sizes are a must. They fix loose buttons, broken bustle
loops, mom's slip that is too long in the front, too heavy corsages
that want to flop forward, and put on properly can even act as a tie
clip for the groom to avoid an icing incident while cutting the cake.
Clear
nail polish for runs in hosiery, aerosol hairspray for static issues
and touch-ups, and cushy Band Aids for shoes that start to rub. Make
sure that on your big day, you are covered from head to toe.
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