How to Wash Heavy Saree at Home: The method of washing every cloth is different. We can easily wash light weight clothes at home, but expensive and heavily embroidered sarees like Banarasi, Silk and Kanjeevaram, which are worn for weddings and parties, like coats, sherwanis and special occasions, require a lot of care. Therefore, people often send them for dry cleaning.
However, now even dry cleaning of a saree costs more than Rs 100, and because of this, these sarees often remain lying in the cupboard. However, if you know the right methods, you can wash and clean your expensive and precious sarees safely at home. Let us know some easy tips which will help you in easily cleaning your heavy and expensive sarees at home.
Every saree comes with a care instruction tag, especially on silk, georgette and velvet sarees. Read it carefully and check if it says dry clean only. If it can be washed gently, only then proceed.
Never rub or brush sarees with heavy embroidery, zari or sequins. Slowly move these sarees up and down in the water and apply light pressure on the stained area with your fingers. Putting too much pressure on these sarees can damage them quickly.
If there is a slight stain on the saree, apply a few drops of lemon juice on the stain. Then, wash with cold water after 2 to 3 minutes. While using the lemon remedy, make sure to test it on a corner of the saree before applying it on the stain.
If washing in a washing machine, first turn the saree upside down and place it in a washing bag. Then, select Delicate and Silk modes. Also, keep the spin option off or very low.
Never iron silk or heavy sarees directly, keep a cotton cloth in between. Second, always fold the saree and keep it in a cotton cover. Finally, take out the sarees every 3 to 4 months and allow them to air.
