How to Take Care of Your Designer Sarees?

It is commonly known that amongst Indian ethnic clothing, designer sarees still hold the top spot. Because of their sentimental value and high levels of craftsmanship, sarees hold a special place in every woman's wardrobe, whether it be a handcrafted Banarasi saree that your mother wore on her wedding day or an actual zari saree that has been in your family for generations. 

Silk sarees, especially designer sarees, are the true definition of elegance and grace for any occasion, including a dinner date, a formal gathering, or a spectacular wedding night. Designer sarees appear stunning when embellished with sequins, lace, embroidery, zari, and stonework. These sarees are also generally expensive.

But how can you keep your best online sarees looking fresh and new? Accidents like color fading, unintended spills, food stains, etc., are always possible, and you might be unable to purchase another one due to their high cost. Careful maintenance is crucial to sustaining the saree's appearance and texture for years. To keep the sarees looking timeless year after year, you only need perseverance and intelligence.

Fold and Refold at Regular Intervals

Once every six months or so, you should remove the sarees from the closet and expose them to gentle sunlight for a few hours. This would help keep the cloth's luster and color and stop any odors or fungal infections that may have developed. Restore them by rearranging the fold to protect them from zari breakage or long-lasting creases.

Be Careful About the Storage

It is strongly advised against using metal hangers to hang sarees, especially silk designer sarees. To improve air circulation and avoid any musty stench, it is preferable to store them folded in a porous cloth bag in a cool, dry area. Use silica gel bags to get rid of moisture and prevent fungus from growing on your silks.

Retain the Shine

With time, your six yards will usually start to lose their shine, which is a natural occurrence. The secret is to treat the delicate fibers regularly to keep them from losing their brightness. Wash a silk saree in a gallon of water and 1/4 cup of distilled white vinegar to bring back its lost luster. Hand wash in only cold water and completely rinse the vinegar out of the cloth to prevent damage. Colored silks must be cleaned separately from white silks to prevent pigment loss.

Remedy Against Accidents

We have all undoubtedly experienced food spills and stains at some point in our lives. However, trying to treat just the affected area can have unsatisfactory outcomes and result in a discolored radius. Instead, soak the best online saree in cold water when you get home. If necessary, use a sponge and mild soap to scrub the stain gently.

Controlled Steaming

The delicate weaves of your ancestral sarees ensure that any creasing after washing may harm the fabric's fibers and leave behind permanent wrinkles. When removing wrinkles caused by wear or washing, steam the appropriate area. If a steamer is unavailable, use the lowest heat setting to iron the area from the inside out. Sandwich a cotton sheet between the fabric and the iron for the finest results.

Avoid Any Chemical Exposure

Avoid using deodorants, sprays, or perfumes. Zari and other metallic finishes, including those used on saree borders, pallus, and blouses, such as Zardozi, Kundan work, and Gota Patti, are susceptible to chemical composition and oxidation. So avoid using any such chemicals when wearing or storing them. The use of mothballs or naphthalene balls should also be avoided in the case of such sarees.

Wash When Necessary

Designer sarees that cost a lot of money should not be washed frequently. Use salt water if it's your first wash, and be careful too. The color will linger longer if you do this. Only use soap for subsequent washes, and if there is color leakage during the first wash, look for it.

Carefully Abide by the Tag Information

Before attempting home hacks, ensure your sarees have no labels that read "Dry Clean Only." If so, it might be preferable to let your trusted neighborhood laundry shop handle the task. You should always wash your sarees in cold or lukewarm water if you don't want them to shrink rapidly, especially if they are made of silk. This is another crucial piece of advice.

No matter the fabric—Banarasi, Kanjeevaram, Chanderi, Muslin, etc.—you must remember that every saree requires particular maintenance. It won't do any good to fold it and store it. To preserve the designer silk sarees you get from an online store, you must abide by a few rules that will lengthen the longevity of your preferred clothing.

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