It’s Diwali season, and everyone is waiting for the most special, most expensive and designer suit to come out from their wardrobe. But often when we take it out to wear on a festival day, our heart sinks a bit. Somewhere there is the slight smell of a closed cupboard, somewhere there are subtle wrinkles, and somewhere there is a tiny stain from last year’s party! Now running to the dry cleaner for every small thing means a waste of both time and money. So does this mean that we should just wear that dull suit? Absolutely not! The solution to this biggest tension of yours is hidden in your home itself. So, today we will tell you those 7 easy home methods by which you can make your expensive dress shine and look like new at home. 1. Can you really wash expensive suits at home? Yes, absolutely! Just remember one golden rule—never submerge the entire suit in water! For delicate fabrics like silk and georgette, ‘spot cleaning’ and ‘steaming’ are your best friends. An important caveat: be sure to read the tag on the suit. If “Dry Clean Only” is written on it, then do not try to be a hero at home! 2. All the work on stubborn stains can be done in just 5 minutes. If there is a stain on the suit, then do not worry. Clean only the stained area: Mix baby shampoo or any mild detergent (just a few drops) in a bowl of cold water. Dip a soft cloth in it and gently pat it only on the stain. Do not rub! Now wipe it with a clean wet cloth and dry it by pressing it with a dry towel. Solution for oily stain: If the stain is of oil or ghee, then apply a little on it. Sprinkle talcum powder or cornstarch. After 30 minutes, brush it with a brush, the stain will have disappeared! 3. Say goodbye to the stale smell of the wardrobe. If there is a stale smell coming from the suit, then do not dry it in direct sunlight, it can cause the color of the clothes to fade. Hang it out in the shade for a few hours. A professional’s secret: Mix half vodka and half water in a spray bottle. Spray it lightly on the suit. Vodka will take away all the bad smell with it as soon as it evaporates! 4. Make the suit brand new without washing! The best way to make the suit instantly fresh and wrinkle-free is to steam it. Easy solution: Run a hot water shower in the bathroom and close the door. Once the bathroom is fully steamed, hang the suit on a hanger inside for 15 minutes. All wrinkles and odors will disappear with the steam. 5. What to do with dust and fibers? For light dust or fibers stuck on the suit, take a soft garment brush and brush gently from top to bottom. All the dirt will be cleaned without damaging the fabric. 6. Keep the suit as good as new till next Diwali. Say ‘NO’ to plastic covers! Always hang the suit on a wooden hanger and keep it in a ‘breathable’ cover made of cotton or net. Plastic covers trap moisture, which can lead to fungus. Keep silica gel sachets or cedar wood shavings in the cupboard. These absorb moisture and keep insects away. 7. Correct way of ironing (so that the cloth does not burn) Never apply the iron directly on an expensive suit! Always place a thin cotton cloth between the suit and the hot iron. This will never burn your delicate clothes and won’t leave any strange shine on it. So this Diwali, save money on dry cleaning and give your favorite suit a new shine at home with these easy methods!