Top Mistakes Brides Make When Skipping Professional Wedding Dress Cleaning
The top mistakes brides make when skipping professional cleaning include allowing invisible stains to set and yellow over time, causing fabric deterioration and brittleness, increasing the risk of mold, mildew, and pest damage, failing to get delicate fabrics handled correctly, and improper storage leading to loss of shape and permanent wrinkles. These errors can permanently damage the dress’s fabric, structure, and overall appearance, making it impossible to reverse later. Here’s a breakdown of the common mistakes when brides overlook professional wedding dress cleaning services and their consequences:
Ignoring Invisible Stains/Waiting Too Long to Clean Your Gown
Many stains from sweat, makeup, wine, or even the venue can be nearly invisible at first but will oxidize and turn yellow or brown over time if not treated properly by a professional. Some fabrics also yellow over time. The sooner these issues are addressed, the greater the possibility they can be reversed, and your gown restored to original condition for future use.
DIY Cleaning Attempts
Using incorrect cleaning methods or harsh chemicals at home can permanently damage delicate fabrics like silk, lace, and tulle, which require specialized care and knowledge. It is always better to be safe than sorry. Speak with Cameo by Copeland Cleaners’ professionals to learn more about your options.
Letting the Bridal Shop Clean It
What do bridal shops do best? Procure and sell bridal gowns. There is nothing in their job description that implies they would even remotely be prepared to perform professional wedding dress cleaning and gown preservation. So keep looking!
Allowing Fabric to Deteriorate
Without professional treatment, delicate fabrics can weaken and become brittle over time, making the dress fragile and susceptible to further damage. That is why we urge you to contact our professionals as soon as possible to arrange for our professional wedding dress dry cleaning and preservation services.
Failing to Protect from Pests and Mold
Storing a dress improperly can create an environment that invites mold, mildew, and pests, which thrive in humid conditions and can destroy the fabric. Consider where you store your gown and do not place it in attics, basements, or even garages, where gas and oil fumes can deteriorate delicate fabrics.
Improper Storage Materials
Using regular cardboard boxes or plastic bags can trap moisture and are not acid-free, leading to yellowing, fading, and attracting pests. If not caught immediately and remediated, over time your bridal gown will be destroyed.
Ignoring Storage Conditions
Heat, humidity, and light can cause significant damage to fabric. Storing the dress in an attic, basement, or garage increases the risk of damage. Cameo by Copeland Cleaners offers climate controlled storage options for your wedding gown and other high-end garments including furs and leathers.
Using Incorrect Storage Containers
Over time, hanging or folding a dress incorrectly can cause the fabric to stretch, distort, or develop permanent creases and wrinkles. Cameo by Copeland Cleaners offers a wedding gown preservation service which ensures your gown will remain pristine for posterity and/or future use.
Why Professional Wedding Dress Cleaning Is Crucial
Do not mistake standard dry cleaners for professional wedding dress cleaners. Literally for generations, Cameo by Copeland Cleaners has provided Manhattan brides with the expertise to keep their cherished wedding gown in optimal condition. Our professionals have the specialized knowledge, equipment, and cleaning agents to identify and neutralize invisible stains, which is a critical first step in wedding dress dry cleaning and preservation. After we meticulously clean and restore your dress, we take steps to ensure that your gown is stored using acid-free, archival-quality materials to protect it from environmental damage. This way, you can wear your dress when you renew your vows, or bequeath your cherished bridal gown to future generations to wear down the aisle as a family heirloom. Learn more by speaking with Cameo by Copeland Cleaner’s professionals today!