Remember: Prevention is best for preserving vintage clothes. But if you insist on doing it yourself, steaming from the inside while pulling fabric slightly taut will give it a flawless finish. You, again, should let a dry cleaner do it. Always steam rayon on the inside – otherwise shiny spots will appear.
If you must do it yourself, steam, not iron. A Dry Cleaner should be your first choice. Velvet has a thick nap that can be ruined by pressing with an iron. Never iron velvet – steam from the inside and brush as you go. It is fast, easy and you can steam many fabrics that cannot otherwise be pressed. We recommend a handheld or professional steamer to remove wrinkles and pressing garments. Medium Heat – many blends of natural and synthetic fibers, like a cotton-polyester blend. Low Heat– nylon, rayon, silks, and polyester, as well as most synthetics. It is always best to press the interior of the garment. If you are unsure, try a test patch on an interior seam.
Do not iron items with embroidery, special trims such as beads/sequins. Make sure your garment can be pressed before beginning, do not press fabrics such as velvet or crepe materials. Crepe should be attended to by a professional cleaner.Ĭottons, linens, and polyester blends with ornate detailing or embroidery. Note that crepes, knits, and raw silks all need to be professionally cleaned. When there are no suds or remaining soap residue, gently squeeze excess water from the garment – hang or lie flat to dry (depending on weight). Make sure the water runs clear – usually 2 or more rinses are necessary. Repeat until water stays fresh with no yellow. Lift the garment by its entire weight and not by one area – such as a leg/arm as this can lead to unnecessary stretching or breaking of fibers. When the water turns yellow, drain the water and press out excess water from the garment, do not wring out the garment. Constantly check for bleeding or shrinking.
Slowly push and pull the garment through the water, allowing the entire garment to become soaked. Start with hot water to dissolve your detergent, we recommend RetroWash and RetroClean, then add cold or warm water depending on your fabric and dyes. Make sure that the sink, tub, or basin that you are using is in fact also clean before you begin, wipe it down with a white towel to see if you missed any spots.
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