How to Clean a Bridal Veil
When bridal veils get dusty they become dingy. Veils are often made of decorated netting, making them too fragile for washing machines. Fortunately, most veils can be easily cleaned. A professional dry cleaner who is experienced in the care of bridal garments is the safest way to clean them. But, if you are sure that your veil can be washed, there is a simple alternative to professional dry cleaning. Does this Spark an idea?
Things You'll Need
- Two plastic dishwater tubs Gentle fabric detergent Towel Bleach (optional) Oxygen cleaner (optional)
Instructions
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Cleaning a Bridal Veil
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Fill one plastic dishwater tub with warm water. Stir in a small amount of gentle detergent into the tub of water and add oxygen cleaner (optional). Note: You do not need suds.
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Place the veil in the tub of soapy water. Gently press the veil down to make sure it is completely soaked. Note: With most bridal veils the attached cap can also be washed. But, if the veil's cap cannot be washed, seal the cap in a plastic bag then tape the bag to the top of the tub to keep it out of the water.
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Soak the veil. Let the veil soak for at least twenty minutes. You can, occasionally, swish the veil in the water. The netting is fragile, so remember to be gentle when handling the veil in the water.
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Fill the second dishwater tub with cold water. Remove the veil from the first tub and immerse it into the second tub. Gently press the veil in the water to get the soap out of it. If necessary, dump the soapy water from the first tub, refill it with clean water and rinse the veil again. Repeat this until the water and veil are both soap free.
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Lay the veil on a clean towel. Lay the completely rinsed veil on a clean towel, then fold the towel around the veil; roll the towel up to squeeze out as much water as possible.
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Drape or hang the veil. Carefully drape or hang the veil up so that it can dry. The veil should be completely dry before preserving it in a sealed box or bag.
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Tips & Warnings
If your veil is white and it has become dingy, you can also add a splash of bleach to the soaking water.
