Silk Saree Care And Maintenance Tips

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oi-Staff

By Super

Wednesday, June 13, 2012, 18:35

If it is special occasions then silk sarees are the favorite choice of most Indian women. Silk is always rich and elegant and has no match for celebrations. Specially, the south Indians, as their wedding ritual cannot take place without the silk attires.

If silk looks extremely classy then there are equal maintenance issues with the fabric. The fabric can't be frequently washed, the stains removal isn't that easy. Today, we shall see how to maintain silk sarees (saree care) with these simple tips.

Silk Saree Care And Maintenance Tips -

1. Always wrap the sarees in muslin or soft cotton cloth.

2. On a bright sunny day, unfold your silk sarees and dry it at least every once a month. Doing this will maintain silk stains from smelling damp.

3. Avoid washing pure silk sarees as much as possible as even dry cleaning cannot maintain the quality of the saree.

4. Never fold silk sarees on hangers as they might get stained in reaction with the metal and wood (stinky odor).

5. If the saree requires washing then wash with mild soap solution and rinse with cold water.

6. Never dry the wet sarees in bright sunlight as they may lose color (especially the blues, maroons and greens).

7. Never place the napthaline balls directly in the cupboard or with the sarees as they may stain the fabric while evoporating. Making small bags out of waste cloth and store the fragrances in them.

8. To remove lip stick stains, oil and cosmetic stains, try applying talcum powder to absorb the stains and wipe the area with clean cotton cloth or paper towel.