three-tips-for-cleaning-and-storing-your-prom-dress

Prom is now over. You danced. You laughed. You created memories to last a lifetime. But now you need some tips to ensure you clean and store your prom dress correctly. It’s not a challenging process, but you should follow the advice below for safekeeping.

Dry Clean Your Prom Dress

Taking your dress to the dry cleaners is the best possible way for you to ensure it receives the proper cleaning. Don’t store your gown away before cleaning it. That’s a significant dress no-no. You don’t want to damage any of the delicate parts of the prom dress.

A dry cleaner will know how to correctly remove sweat, makeup, hair products, and any other elements you may have encountered during the evening. Whether you’re storing your dress for memory or selling the gown, it’s vital that you handle the cleaning with care.

Store at Room Temperature

You don’t need a fancy temperature-controlled room to store your prom dress. Avoid storing your prom dress in the basement or a linen closet that’s particularly warm.

The dress storage bag or box that your gown arrived in will work perfectly well at keeping your dress safe. It’s not a bad idea to throw in a few silica gel packets to help keep mold at bay and absorb excess moisture. After that, gently hang it in the closet or place it in the storage box for safekeeping.

Periodically Check on the Dress

Do your best to check on the dress a couple of times a year. Pull it out of the bag and let it breathe for a bit. Steam clean to ensure wrinkles stay away. Look at the dress to ensure that there are no moth holes or other pests.

Make sure you don’t see any changes happening to the fabric. Check the gown’s smell, and use an odor-eating neutralizing spray if needed.

Follow the above three tips to ensure proper cleaning and storage for your prom dress. You never know when you may need to wear it again to a future event.

If you’re still hunting for your dress, look no further than Effie’s Boutique. We have an incredible selection of exquisite prom dresses, including short prom dresses by Jovani. Short gowns are excellent because you don’t have to worry about stepping on your gown while you dance.