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How do you make tulle white again?
Soak the tulle in starch and boiling water. Mix a teaspoonful of starch in boiling water then submerges the veil in the solution. Place the veil on a dry towel then roll the towel. Unroll the towel, place the veil on the other side then roll again to get most of the water out.
How do you get stains out of tulle?
Using cold water and a small amount of detergent, carefully work it into the tulle with your hand. Rinse with cold water until the tulle is free of all spot cleaning and detergent. Dry it by hanging it up. You can use detergents such as Tide, Downy, etc.
Can tulle be washed?
In general, try using COLD water and a very mild soap when cleaning your tulle. An organic soap made from all-natural ingredients is always the best cleanser to start with. Most of the time, you’ll want to wash out the spot by hand. Note: strong detergents and bleach should NEVER be applied to tulle.
Can you wash nylon tulle?
Also known as netting, tulle is a fine, sheer net fabric made of silk, nylon, polyester, or rayon with hexagonal holes. Wash according to fabric content. Treat stains with Stain Solution or the Wash & Stain Bar. Focus on susceptible areas such as underarms, necklines, and cuffs.
Can you bleach a wedding dress?
First and foremost, do not bleach your wedding dress in an attempt to clean or restore it. Bleach will further weaken the strength of the original fabric, possibly dissolve buttons and other decorative items, and it doesn’t even work.
How to clean your tulle wedding Dress
Wedding dress cleaning
My younger brother recently asked me, “Has your wife ever gone mad planning the wedding?” Apparently, his fiancée takes planning very seriously, while he thinks the wedding details “don’t actually matter” and only plans on the day of “to emerge”.
I explained to him that wedding details are very important to women and most women spend quite a bit of time and energy thinking about what they want for their big day. It’s safe to say that my wife thought about our wedding details long before she even met me!
And there is probably no detail more important to the bride than her wedding dress. Some brides have the option of wearing a dress they inherited from their mother or grandmother. These dresses are often very beautiful with quality materials – they don’t make them like that anymore! But because the dress has not been stored properly, it is not in the best shape. Luckily, there are a few things you can do to make an old wedding dress look new.
Common problems with vintage wedding dresses
Some problems that are common with old wedding dresses are:
Discoloration (often from white/cream to yellow). Compromised tissue integrity (cracks, tears, etc.). Missing button/sequins/etc. Bad fit. Difficult wrinkles or odor.
Tips for cleaning antique wedding dresses
Here are some things to keep in mind when trying to restore your old wedding dress (if you decide not to let a professional do it).
Metal rusts easily (especially old metal). Old fabrics should be handled with care. Silk and satin are the most difficult materials to restore, while polyester is easier. If recovery just isn’t an option, consider other options before scrapping the dress entirely. Sugar stains are virtually impossible to remove once they’re “set” on a dress.
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Restoration of vintage wedding dresses
First and foremost, you should not bleach your wedding dress to clean or restore it. Bleach further weakens the strength of the original fabric, may unravel buttons and other decorative items, and it doesn’t even work.
Instead, follow this step-by-step guide to cleaning your faded wedding dress.
Prepare the dress. Remove any metal that is part of the dress. Buttons, clips, hooks and pins can all be metal and should be removed carefully. Prepare the bathtub. Fill an empty, clean bathtub with either lukewarm or cold water (not hot) and a gentle liquid detergent like Woolite. Also, line the bathtub with a white sheet. Lay the dress on the sheet in the water. (This is done so the wedding dress is not forcibly dragged in and out of the water, stressing the fabric). Use the sheet to clean the wedding dress. Gently raise and lower the sheet with the wedding dress. This is done so that the existing stains are loosened and the entire dress is sufficiently soaked. If necessary, you can soak your dress for up to 24 hours or more. If stains remain after soaking and cleaning, see stain removal tips and suggestions below. dry the dress Find a way to lay your dress flat to dry. Drying it flat will reduce wrinkles, which in turn will need to be ironed out later. Some experts suggest using a vinyl stand to minimize stress on the fabric. Press/iron the dress. With a clean iron on the lowest setting, start ironing your wedding dress. Iron the dress layer by layer. Slowly increase the heat settings on the iron to see what the dress can handle, but immediately lower the heat if the iron begins to stick to the fabric of the dress
Dress discolours when ironed
You smell or see signs of a burn Complete the finishing touches. Repair or replace the metal parts removed in step 1.
Tips and suggestions for removing stains on wedding dresses
If stubborn stains still remain after following the method of cleaning your wedding dress above, you still have a few options. Here are some stain removal tips and tricks to clean your wedding dress:
No club soda. Club soda is really just carbonated sugar water and won’t adequately stain your dress. Watch the video below for more details on this and other great tips from an expert who was on The Martha Stewart Show. Use a foamy spray solution. Many experts suggest brushing the solution onto the affected area and gently brushing it with a toothbrush. Others have had success using OxyClean on the difficult stain. Try a paste made from lemon juice and salt. Just be sure to monitor your dress closely when using this method. Check every few minutes and once the stain is gone (or if you notice any damage to the fabric), rinse the area immediately with lukewarm or cold water.
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Other uses for a vintage wedding dress
If for any reason your vintage wedding dress is useless, don’t just throw it away! You can still incorporate it into your wedding ceremony and use it as “something old”.
Here are some things you can create with an old, unusable wedding dress:
ring pillow
bridal hat
veil
hair piece
garter
Or you could even display the heirloom dress somewhere at the wedding for everyone to see, possibly near the guest book.
Before you decide to “recycle” that old dress because you can’t clean it yourself, carefully consider an experienced professional who specializes in wedding dress restoration. They are the best choice to have your wedding dress cleaned and restored properly.
But if you want to try it yourself, then the tips above will help you keep the wedding dress looking as good as new.
To the best of the author’s knowledge, this content is correct and truthful and does not replace formal and individual advice from a qualified professional.
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Susanne Melnyk on September 2nd, 2019:
I have a 71 year old wedding dress that my mum wore and then wore 38 years later and pulled it out of the wedding storage box for my son’s fiancé and it has yellowed even though it had no light and kept in a box was 33 years. What can I do — It has long vertical lace panels and I think it’s satin, but it could be silk. I could not verify as there is no fabric label. HELP!
Connie Lawless on October 01, 2018:
I washed my sister’s 64 year old dress and except for the smell it was clean. I then hung it out to dry, the only thing I couldn’t figure out is the musty smell and I’m working on that
Kimberly on March 30, 2018:
My dress is from the 19th century. Help.
Pauline M Conley on June 19, 2017:
Thank you for having all this information. I use my grandmother-in-law’s faded dress to make clothes for brides to wear on their wedding day, and I boil a kettle of water and then drop in two sliced lemons. with the ends discarded. I then turned the water down to a simmer and added some from the top to test. I let it simmer for 10 minutes and it works!! I’ll let you know how it turns out and try to post pictures of what I’m doing with the lace and dress. Here is the hope!!
Mary Miller on March 13, 2017:
My dress is bombazine and lace. It’s from 1964. Will this method be safe for that?
Mary on September 18, 2016:
My wedding dress is white velvet and 58 years old but unfortunately it has yellow stains on it. It has been cleaned but kept in a box after cleaning. I took it to a shop that specializes in wedding dresses but they couldn’t remove it. Can someone help me?
Kelly Miller on May 09, 2016:
I have a 70 year old wedding dress that belonged to my great grandmother. What should I do with it? Looks like the Beetlejuice dress!
Julia on June 23, 2015:
I used this method on my mother’s 55-year-old dress that I had worn and preserved 31 years ago, but the preservation didn’t work. My son is now engaged and it inspired me to get the dress out and see what I could do to restore it. That looks great! I’m still working on a few small patches to get it back to full shape.
Shirley J Bush on October 28, 2013:
My wedding dress with a lace jacket is almost 60 years old. It has been stored in its original box in air-conditioned homes. It is badly yellowed. My granddaughter would love to wear it to her wedding in May. Any yellowing solutions I could try?
Ashley Kelnhofer on September 16, 2013:
I’ll renew my vows next Christmas. When my grandmother was ill she told me I could have her wedding dress. Since my husband and I were first married in a courthouse, we will be renewed and married in a church. Anyway, the dress is from her wedding 56 years ago! It’s yellowed and wrinkled from being in a box for 55 years. Will this technique work for this old dress? I’ve heard horror stories of dry cleaners who didn’t take the time and had issues with small tears, small stains, or total discoloration. I want to try this method first if it works.
Thanks very much!
ourforeverisnow from Maine on July 17, 2012:
My goal is to have the cheapest wedding and this hub just saved me $200! Thank you for sharing! I bought my dress and a thrift store for $45 I couldn’t believe it. And it fit! There are no big stains, just hem dirt. I’m so glad I researched it! Thanks again, upvoted!!!!
danceprincess87 on May 30, 2012:
I hope to wear my grandma/mother’s dress when I get married one day, but it’s extremely yellow because it dates back to sometime in the 1940’s. Is this method safe for such an old dress? It is made of eyelet lace and some very sheer fabric. Super Fradule fabric so I’m worried about cleaning. It’s quite expensive to have it professionally cleaned because it’s also such a weak fabric.
Brenna on 04/09/2012:
The wedding dress I am about to try and restore was last worn when my grandparents got married 62 years ago!!! Wish me luck!
Irish on March 25, 2012:
I recently got engaged and would like to wear my grandma’s dress. She was married in the ’40s and the dress has been in a box in a hope vest ever since. It’s in surprisingly good condition and fits me
Perfect. Should I try this on a dress that old?
Robyn on March 25, 2012:
My mother’s wedding dress turns 27 this year. I would like to wear it when I get married. However, it is satin and there are spots where the fabric has yellowed (from moisture?). How do you clean satin? Any tip would be very welcome!
Kay on January 31, 2012:
My vintage wedding dress has a yellowed Alencon lace bodice. Can this be restored to original ivory?
Louise on January 17, 2012:
I had my wedding dress and headpiece shortened for my daughter’s first communion. My daughter looked beautiful in it and I was delighted to see the dress worn again.
Linda on January 14, 2012:
My wedding dress is 50 years old, could it be white again for my granddaughter’s wedding dress?
Jjoann Davis on October 30, 2011:
Thank you for the good information. My mother’s wedding dress is 71 years old. It’s made of satin with a long train. It has turned yellow and has some spots, I hope your method works. It will surely be worth the time and effort. Do you think it will work? It is such a beautiful vintage wedding dress. They don’t make such beautiful dresses anymore.
Jerry P on 09/05/2011:
My dress is 45 years old. married in 1966. I wanted to use it in a Reflections of the Past fashion show. It has a white lace cage overlaying a white crinoline lining that has yellowed. The lace isn’t bad, but the crinoline is very yellow. Does this process work on the crinoline liner?
Sally B on April 19, 2011:
I’m hoping to refresh my 20 year old wedding dress for my daughter deb. It is made of raw silk and has some yellow spots. Will this method work well on this dress????
FOREX NINJA on 30. March 2011:
Wow. Nice, great and useful information you have shared here. Thank you for bringing this to my attention.
dr Mom on September 17, 2010:
My mother’s dress is over 65 years old and I want to try this. My daughter wants to wear her grandma’s dress. Sweet is not it? Hope it works.
Chris on September 15, 2010:
Maybe someone can help me. I recently came across a few dresses and they are all around 40-50 years old. How do I find an estimate of what they’re worth?
WeddingConsultant (Author) from DC Metro Area on July 06, 2010:
Stacie, that sounds like ideal conditions for this type of wedding dress cleaning. Start with a little detergent first and be sure to be extra gentle as the dress is older.
If the discoloration doesn’t go away at first, you can always repeat the process with a little more detergent until you get the right mix.
Stacie on July 05, 2010:
I am wearing my mother-in-law’s 30 year old handmade wedding dress which is slightly discolored. Will the yellow color come out with this cleaning method or should I have it cleaned by a professional?
WeddingConsultant (author) from DC Metro Area on May 24, 2010:
Good luck Cooper!
e. Cooper on May 20, 2010:
I’ll try – although I hope it works on a 24 year old dress!
WeddingConsultant (author) from DC Metro Area on March 06, 2010:
Hello Angie,
You’re in luck – this method works well on ivory dresses! If the dress has silver threads, that should be fine too, but if you’re nervous about it or the thread seems overly fragile, go light on the Woolite and/or just soak for a few hours. If it needs more cleaning and soaking for a few hours worked fine, repeat the process 🙂
Much luck!
Angie on March 03, 2010:
WC – does this method work to make a white ivory dress even if the original color is ivory? If the dress has silver threads, would this cleaning method fade it? Thanks very much!
WeddingConsultant (author) from DC Metro Area on March 01, 2010:
haha @jass
Brittney, that’s exactly what it’s supposed to do! I would be extra careful with this as it is 20 years old but it should turn white after you handle it.
Brittney on February 28, 2010:
My mother’s dress is 20 years old and it’s yellowing, does that make it pure white again???
jass on January 19, 2010:
I will never wear anything like this man…..
cheap wedding dress on March 26, 2009:
I also don’t know how to deal with my own wedding dress, it’s very beautiful and I love it… Maybe I can sell it at a thrift store?
Thanks for your info, is helpful.
WeddingConsultant (author) from DC Metro Area on February 16, 2009:
BeatsMe I hope you can use some of this 🙂 Thanks for stopping by.
BeatsMe on February 14, 2009:
Many people restore old wedding dresses. This hub will be useful.
WeddingConsultant (Author) from DC Metro Area on February 09, 2009:
Thanks for reading Anna, I hope you got some good information.
What were you going to do with the wedding dress?
Anna Marie Bowman from Florida on February 07, 2009:
Great info!! My wedding dress is almost 7 years old and although I am now divorced I hate throwing it away or selling it as my mom and I worked together to make it. Maybe now I’ll find a way to do something with it. It’s been sitting in a trunk the whole time.
WeddingConsultant (author) from DC Metro Area on January 19, 2009:
Nano, thanks for stopping by. I’m not sure the relevance of your link as it has nothing to do with wedding dresses and your sentence structure is grammatically questionable, but thanks for bothering.
Nanoseal from Singapore on January 18, 2009:
Hello WC: Great information here. Thank you for sharing all of this. This site has a lot of tips, I feel very useful! http://www.tipsonlinetoday.com
WeddingConsultant (author) from DC Metro Area on December 29, 2008:
Oh good luck Kat! My wife’s wedding dress is about the same age…she’s still not sure what she’s going to do with it.
GG, this was just for you 🙂 I hope you can benefit from it. Let us know how everything goes!
Zsuzsy, thank you for contributing your expert advice. I’m glad the hub stumbled upon the same advice you give to the folks in your tailoring shop!
Zsuzsy Bee from Ontario/Canada on December 27, 2008:
TOILET! Great hub. I’ve dealt with quite a few vintage dresses in my tailoring shop and this is pretty much the same as what I’ve suggested to everyone. The only job that always worried me was the urgent… scary stuff
Super hub says hello to Zsuzsy
Kiz Robinson from New Orleans, Louisiana on December 26, 2008:
TOILET!! This advice is greaaaat. As I may have mentioned, my mother’s wedding dress is 27 years old! It’s in freaking amazing condition and rather than paying nose and ears to have some mean old person roughly handle it and probably bleach the dirt out of it, I’d rather try to restore it myself. I printed out this bad boy and will give it a try once my tub is done. 😀
cgull8m from North Carolina on December 26, 2008:
Great tips. I will remember this article. I hope your brother has a great wedding. Cheers.
Kat07 from Tampa on December 25, 2008:
GREAT STUFF! You know, my poor dress hasn’t been cleaned since the wedding 2 1/2 years ago – I may have to dip it in the tub using your methods before it rots!
How do you get yellow stains out of wedding dresses?
Cleaning Dresses at Home
Or, use a fabric stain remover applied with a damp cloth to yellowed areas. After spot treating yellowing areas, if the care instructions call for hand washing, use a bathtub to clean. Fill the tub with lukewarm water, and add gentle liquid laundry detergent. Do not use bleach.
How to clean your tulle wedding Dress
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Is tulle dry clean only?
Tulle is a delicate fabric often found on wedding gowns, veils, ballet tutus, and other stage costumes. It is a beautiful, yet very delicate material. It needs to be handled and washed with care. You can clean tulle by removing spots, washing by hand, and in the washing machine.
How to clean your tulle wedding Dress
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To wash tulle that is attached to a dress or outfit, turn the garment inside out and fasten and button all fasteners. If your tulle isn’t attached to an outfit, there’s no need to prepare. Next, place the tulle in a mesh laundry bag to protect the delicate fabric and place it in your washing machine. Then add a mild detergent and wash the tulle in cold water on the gentle cycle. Finally, hang the tulle to dry or tumble dry on low heat. Read on for tips on removing stains from tulle!
Can tulle fabric get wet?
Tulle retains its flexibility and light weight characteristics when wet and can be used on most fragile seedlings and plants without crushing them.
How to clean your tulle wedding Dress
Can you wash tulle fabric in a washing machine?
Washing tulle by hand in cool water with mild soap works well. Strong detergents and bleach should not come in contact with this synthetic. Although machine washing can work, tulle can tear by catching in zippers and other clothing hardware while agitating.
How to clean your tulle wedding Dress
Tulle, a synthetic fabric made from viscose, nylon or silk, creates a beautiful airy effect for bridal veils, special occasion dresses and decorations. Cleaning this delicate fabric requires gentle care and proper storage to maintain a soft crunch.
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To wash
Before washing the entire fabric or garment, testing a small section of the tulle can give an indication of the cleaning result. Hand washing tulle in cold water with mild soap works well. Strong detergents and bleach should not come into contact with this synthetic. Although machine washing can work, tulle can tear by catching on zippers and other clothing items as you move it. The heat from machine dryers can make tulle drier and more brittle. Air drying the fabric by hanging it in an area with adequate air circulation will prevent heat damage.
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to remove stains
Removing stains requires only a gentle rub with mild soap and water. Vigorous rubbing could damage the mesh.
remove wrinkles
Ironing with a hot iron will damage or melt the tulle. A press cloth placed over the fabric acts as a buffer between the fabric and the iron, which is set on a low heat setting for synthetics. If you hang the garment in the bathroom while hot water is running in the shower, the steam can smooth out the creases. Spraying on a fine mist can also minimize wrinkles. Storing the garment upright or hanging in a closet with adequate space between garments avoids a compressed look.
Can you steam tulle?
To remove the wrinkles, introduce moisture in the form of steam to relax the tulle. You can put the tulle in the bathroom and run a hot shower, wave a steam machine nozzle over the wrinkles, put the tulle in a cool dryer, or use steam from an iron to get the wrinkles out.
How to clean your tulle wedding Dress
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If your tulle item is free of other delicate fabrics like wool, you can remove its creases in your dryer. Put it in the machine on low heat for 5 minutes, take it out, and then hose it down with clean water. Put it in the dryer for another 5 minutes and then hang to dry. The creases should fade as the tulle cools. If you have an iron with a steam function, you can also use it to remove the creases. Simply turn it on the steam setting, wait for it to heat up, then hold it about an inch above your tulle. Move it over the material for a few seconds without touching it. The steam from the iron should smooth out the creases. For more tips, including how to get tulle wrinkles with shower steam, read on!
Should you prewash tulle?
For example you definitely don’t want to pre-wash a fabric that says “dry clean only”! I would say the same about tulle and delicate fabrics that should be handled with care. Costume fabrics that are doused in glitter and are only going to be worn once obviously should not be pre-washed.
How to clean your tulle wedding Dress
Can you wash tulle to make it softer?
Place the tulle in the washing machine. Add the appropriate amount of laundry detergent and fabric softener to the machine for the size load the tulle makes up.
How to clean your tulle wedding Dress
Can you put tulle in the dryer?
Dry in low heat.
You can choose to hang the tulle up to dry on a plastic hanger in an open space. Or, you can tumble dry in low heat. If the tulle is extra delicate, it is better to hang it up to dry.
How to clean your tulle wedding Dress
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To wash tulle that is attached to a dress or outfit, turn the garment inside out and fasten and button all fasteners. If your tulle isn’t attached to an outfit, there’s no need to prepare. Next, place the tulle in a mesh laundry bag to protect the delicate fabric and place it in your washing machine. Then add a mild detergent and wash the tulle in cold water on the gentle cycle. Finally, hang the tulle to dry or tumble dry on low heat. Read on for tips on removing stains from tulle!
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How To Wash And Dry Girl’s Tulle Dress/Skirts
How to wash and dry tulle dresses/skirts for girls
What is a tulle skirt?
When a girl wants to wear a fluffier and more shapely skirt, she generally opts for a tulle skirt. Tulle is a sheer woven mesh fabric, usually made of nylon or polyester, used to make wedding veils, shawls, dresses, tutus, skirts and other clothing and decorative items. Tulle is often ruffled to give it extra bounce.
Tulle Skirts Styles in 2021:
Tulle skirts are ideal for this season, especially since skirts are very trendy this year. Tulle skirts come in so many different styles, colors and lengths that they can be worn by both adults and children. The light, airy fabric suits every occasion and can be styled casually. A tulle skirt is adaptable, and depending on how you dress it, it can be feminine or whimsical, making a statement without being overly dramatic, modern, or classic.
How to wash and dry tulle dress?
Step 1: Examine the tulle skirt
Check the area for dirt or stains on tulle skirts. Check out the inside, hem, and train, if any. Make a list of all stains and dirt spots. If the tulle has been damaged, some problems may not be fixed. If significant portions of the tulle are stained, spot cleaning may not be worthwhile.
Step 2: Use a light stain remover to remove the stains.
You should also use a light-weight remover on tulle for deep, stubborn stains. A strong stain remover can remove stubborn stains, but it will almost certainly damage the tulle permanently. A gentle stain remover is available from Oxi Clean, or you can make your own. 1 tablespoon baking soda, 4 tablespoons mild dish soap, and 8 tablespoons hydrogen peroxide make your own mild stain remover. Combine all ingredients in a container and set aside overnight.
Step 3: Use your fingers to gently rub the area
Use a spray bottle to apply the stain remover to the fabric, or pour a small amount directly onto the fabric or sponge. Gently scrub the stain with your fingers or a soft sponge and cold water. Rub in a circular motion until the stain begins to fade. Then leave it on for 30 minutes. Use a soft sponge or toothbrush instead of a hard sponge or toothbrush to avoid damaging the tulle.
Step 4: Use undiluted detergent
If the stain persists after thirty minutes, you can try to remove it with undiluted detergent. Carefully work into the tulle by hand with cold water and a little detergent. Rinse with cold water until tulle is free of stain remover and detergent. Dry it by hanging it up. You can use cleaning products like Tide, Downy, etc.
Step 5: Clean the tulle from top to bottom
When cleaning stains, it is common to leave rings or stains. If the stains have not been removed or traces of the stain removal method remain, hand or machine wash all tulle skirts. Take the tulle to an expert to see what can be done if it’s fragile.
How to clean your tulle wedding Dress
Finding the perfect tulle wedding dress can be the achievement of a lifetime. Whether you discovered the dress in a chic thrift boutique or made it by hand, it’s a garment you’ll want to keep in perfect condition for a lifetime. However, sometimes life intervenes and you will find that eating or drinking has left an indelible stain on your beautiful dress.
Instead of panicking, just follow the guide below to remove your unwanted tulle wedding dress stain. Tulle is a delicate fabric, but the good news is that almost any type of stain can be easily removed, restoring your dress to perfect condition. The most important thing is to be patient as a quality cleaner should be able to lift even the most stubborn of stains.
Step 1 – Test wash
Regardless of what type of food or drink soiled your dress, it’s important to test your cleaning product. It’s important to see how the detergent affects the fabric, so take a small hidden part of the tulle and test it there first.
Step 2 – Basics of cleaning tulle
In general, try to use COLD water and a very mild soap when cleaning your tulle. An organic soap made from all-natural ingredients is always the best cleanser to start with. Most of the time, you’ll want to wash the stain by hand.
Note: Strong detergents and bleach should NEVER be applied to tulle. These can discolour or even destroy the sensitive fabric.
Most washing machines are far too coarse to process the delicate tulle fabric. However, some modern machines have an extremely gentle setting for washing. If your machine can handle delicate fabrics, only use cold water and a very mild soap.
Never use a dryer on your tulle dress. The heat from the machine not only dries out your dress, but also leaves the fabric rough and brittle. Once your tulle dress is clean, you can let it air dry as this will not cause any damage.
Follow the guide below to remove a select number of unwanted stains on tulle wedding dresses:
Remove grease stains
Grease stains are one of the most common imperfections affecting pre-owned and vintage clothing. They can be caused by anything from spilled food to cosmetics to accidentally banging a car door. How you treat a grease stain on a tulle dress depends on how long the stain has been there. For example, if you buy or inherit a vintage tulle dress that’s already stained, treat the spot differently than you would treat a dress with a stain that appeared a few minutes ago.
First and most important: do not put your dress in the washing machine! Tulle rips and tears easily, and even the gentle cycle of most washing machines can cause the fabric to snag. Always hand wash your vintage dress.
To treat an old stain, the first step in removing an old grease stain from a tulle dress is to fill a bathtub with hot water and add OxiClean according to the package directions. You can also make a paste with some warm water and OxiClean and gently rub it into the area with your fingers to pre-treat it before soaking. OxiClean is a good choice as it is a gentle yet powerful cleaner that is ideal for protein-based stains such as those found on food. It also doesn’t contain chlorine, which can harm older fabrics or delicate knitwear like tulle. Speaking of chlorine, you definitely shouldn’t use bleach on tulle. Not only will it damage the fabric, it will likely result in the stained area being a much lighter color or shade than the rest of the dress. Alternatively, you can pre-treat stains with a little washing-up liquid, gently applied to the back of the affected area.
After pre-treating any stains, place the dress in the tub of hot water to soak for several hours. It may take more than one soak, so watch the color of the water carefully to make sure the stain comes out, and keep refreshing the water to keep it clean and very warm. Note that this process can also change the color of your vintage garment from an off-white or off-white to its original cleaner, crisper white. Again, this depends on how the garment has been worn and stored. One benefit of removing stains by soaking and cleaning the entire garment is that you don’t end up with one or more stains of a different color, as they are actually cleaner than the rest of the dress!
What if the grease stain you’re dealing with just happened? What if you spilled a piece of this adorable butter shrimp on your vintage tulle dress at your reception? First, don’t panic! The most important thing you can do is treat the stain quickly. Your first instinct might be to grab the nearest washcloth or paper towel and rub out the stain, which is the worst thing you can do! Rubbing any type of stain will only penetrate deeper into the fabric and make it much more difficult to remove. Also, colored fibers or dyes from towels that are not white can stick to the stained area and further discolor the dress.
Although tulle is transparent, you should turn the fabric layer inside out to treat it. First, use a clean white cloth to blot away excess material. Use a small amount of dish soap and gently rub into the stain, being careful not to stretch or distort the garment’s shape. Rinse the area thoroughly with very warm water. If you have soda available, this is another reliable stain removal option. Place paper towels under the stained area, again making sure to treat the stain from the back of the fabric, and gently massage the Club Soda into the area with your fingertips. Be careful not to stretch or tear the tulle during this process. Rinse gently with warm water until the stain is gone.
Remove red wine stains
Red wine can be one of the most difficult fabric stains to remove. On a fragile fabric like tulle, red wine stains can be a difficult challenge. But the quicker you treat the stain, the more likely you are to successfully remove it from your dress.
After testing your cleanser, try applying some cool water and a little mild soap to the affected area. Rub it between your hands very, very gently and see if the stain starts to go away. If this solution works, continue until all traces of the red wine are gone. Then rinse out the soap thoroughly and let the dress air dry.
If the red wine stain persists, place the area directly under the faucet and turn on the cold water. Place a drop or two of mild detergent on the area, then rub gently over the fabric, being careful not to tear or damage the mesh. If this process works, continue until the red wine stain is completely gone. Then rinse the tulle under the tap until all the soap is washed out. Hang the dress to dry.
Because red wine contains unique staining ingredients, red wine stains can be difficult to remove with a quick hand wash. In an emergency, fill a bathtub or large basin with cold water, enough to submerge the stained area of your dress. Apply a little mild soap or detergent and stir the water vigorously until a light sud forms. Let the stained part of the dress soak for at least an hour or even overnight. Over time, the soapy water gently dissolves even the most stubborn red wine stains. Pour out the water and continue rinsing the dress with fresh, cold water until all traces of the soap are completely gone. Hang outside on a clothesline and let air dry.
Remove chocolate stains
Whether as the icing on the cake or the icing on the cake from a cascading fondue fountain, chocolate is a staple for many special occasions. What should you do if your flower girl accidentally bumps into you while carrying a chocolate covered strawberry and it’s covering your vintage tulle wedding dress? The first and more important step is to treat the chocolate stain quickly. Place a layer of white paper towels under the area to protect the fabric underneath. If it’s a solid stain, gently use a spoon or butter knife to remove as much of the excess chocolate as possible. Be careful not to damage the tulle and do not try to remove the chocolate once it has dried or caked on the fabric. Once melted or in liquid form, use a clean white cloth to blot as much of the chocolate as possible without smudging further.
Unlike grease stains or red wine stains, you must use cold water to remove chocolate stains. If you use hot water, it will react with the proteins in the chocolate and settle into the stain, making it more permanent and harder to remove. Turn the garment or layers of tulle inside out and gently rinse the stained area of the dress with cold water to remove as much of the chocolate as possible. Then use a gentle detergent or dishwashing liquid and gently rub it into the stain. Rinse with cold water and repeat several times until the chocolate stain is gone. As with other types of stains, it is important to air dry the garment and not apply heat until the stain is completely removed.
If the chocolate stain has hardened and cannot be rubbed out using the hand washing methods above, fill a clean bathtub or large basin with cold water. Add a drop or two of mild detergent to the water and stir vigorously until foam forms on the surface. Let the dress soak for 30 minutes to two hours to allow the ionic action of the detergent to loosen the chocolate’s grip on your tulle. After the soaking time, gently rub the fabric to loosen any remaining areas of the chocolate stain. Once your dress is clean, drain the water and repeatedly rinse the dress with cold water until absolutely all of the soap is gone. Then hang your dress to dry.
Remove grass stains
In the pantheon of stains, few are more feared than grass stains. However, the fact is that grass is the culprit for the stains on your tulle wedding dress. The good news is that it’s usually possible to clean it.
After testing your favorite soap or detergent on a hidden spot of the tulle, dampen the stained area with cold water and apply some detergent. Gently lather the wetted area in between until foam appears. When you see the grass stain starting to come off, continue gently rubbing until it is completely removed. Then be sure to rinse thoroughly until all the soap is removed. Allow to air dry.
If your attempts at hand washing the stain aren’t entirely effective, hold the grass-stained area of the tulle directly under a cold running water faucet. Put a few drops of your pre-tested cleanser on the affected area. Rub between your palms until lather appears. You should see the patch of grass light up within a few seconds. Continue doing this until the entire stain is removed. Then rinse the wetted area thoroughly with water until all the soap has been rinsed out.
In more extreme cases, you may need to soak your tulle dress to get rid of the grass stain. Place your dress in a bathtub or large basin filled with cold water until the dress is completely submerged. Add just enough soap to create suds as you stir the water vigorously. Let the dress sit for at least 30 minutes and preferably overnight. This should completely loosen the grass stain from the tulle material, but you may need to gently rub to remove the last of the offending stains. Once the dress is clean, drain the water and wash the tulle thoroughly until all the detergent has been removed. Hang on a clothesline and let air dry.
remove blood stains
Because of the iron and proteins in blood, few stains are as difficult to remove as blood. As with any other type of soiling, you should wash your tulle dress as soon as possible for best results.
After pre-testing your detergent, soak the affected area in cold water and apply a drop or two of your detergent. Being careful not to tear or damage the mesh, gently rub the stained area between your hands to loosen the stain. If you see this process working, continue until all of the blood has been removed. Then rinse the tulle thoroughly until all the soap or detergent is washed out. Hang the dress to air dry.
For particularly damaging blood stains, only time and the ionic action of a quality detergent can dissolve the stain without damaging the fragile tulle. Fill a clean bathtub, large basin, or other vessel with cold water. Add a few drops or squirts of a mild detergent to the water. Froth the water briskly with your hands until you see a few suds forming. Let the dress soak for at least an hour, or possibly overnight, to allow the soap to do its job. When you inspect your dress you should see that the stain has come loose. Gently rub the fabric between your hands and remove any remaining stubborn stains. Then drain the water and rinse the dress thoroughly with cold water until all traces of the soap are removed. Hang the dress on a clothesline and let it dry.
wrinkle removal
Whether it’s from wearing the dress or letting it air dry, it’s possible for your tulle to wrinkle. Luckily, restoring your dress to perfect condition and smoothing out the wrinkles is fairly easy.
You can use a regular iron to iron out the creases, but it’s important that the hot iron never makes direct contact with the material. The heat from the iron can melt or cause the tulle to become brittle. Place a cloth over the crumpled portion of the tulle, and then iron the area as usual. The cloth protects your tulle from the damaging heat while still applying enough force to the fabric to smooth out the wrinkles.
Another great option is to steam the garment, especially when it’s dry. To do this, hang the drying coat on a padded fabric hanger and make sure that the steamer is a few centimeters away from the delicate fabric. Steam can also help remove grease stains.
How to dry a tulle dress after stain removal
It is never advisable to put a tulle garment in the dryer and you definitely do not want to dry or iron a garment that has stains on it. The drying process fixes the stain more permanently. The best way to dry a tulle garment after removing any stains is to use rolled up towels or pins and lay the garment flat to retain its original shape and design. If you don’t lay it out carefully, the tulle can lose its structure, its hems can stretch and become uneven, and the dress’s overall silhouette can become distorted. You should also avoid hanging the wet garment on a hanger as the weight of the water can cause the dress to stretch or damage the sleeves and shoulders.
A technique called blocking helps ensure your freshly cleaned smock retains its original shape. To block the garment, first lay a layer of clean white towels on a flat, dry surface. Then carefully place the garment on the towels. Use rolled up towels in the sleeves and bodice to keep their shape. Pay close attention to the hem of your vintage dress. Lay it out evenly and use tailor pins in the tulle to hold it in place. If your dress has outer layers made of a different fabric, such as satin, do not pin them. Just pin the hem of the tulle. Allow the dress to dry thoroughly.
With these simple stain removal techniques, you can relax and enjoy your special day in a vintage tulle gown that’s uniquely you.
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