Can I just hand wash them, dry them and put them in those ziploc storage bags? Will that keep them from turning yellow? One is new and one is a family heirloom and I want to make sure I pack them up correctly. Any suggestions?
2007-08-10 03:18:17 · 4 answers · asked by twinsmama06 3 in Home & Garden ➔ Cleaning & Laundry
I would first make sure the outfits are safe for washing, they may need dry cleaning. With my kids Christening outfits I had them dry cleaned then I put them in those air tight storage bags(the ones that you vaccum seal the air out) then I put them in a rubber maid container. My kids were christened 9 years ago and I just looked at them last weekend and the clothes are still in excellent condition.
2007-08-10 04:20:35 · answer #1 · answered by ilovmwb1999 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Those vacuum storage bags would probably do the best at preserving them. Air, light, heat, and moisture are the things that mainly decay stuff. So keep it in a cool dry dark place in one of those vacuum containers where you can suck all of the air out.
2007-08-10 04:02:15 · answer #2 · answered by devilishblueyes 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I know that the bridal shop (David's Bridal) I bought my dress from will package a wedding dress so that it will remain white when you store it. I would try calling your local bridal shops and seeing if they could do that for you.
I wouldn't take the chance with ziploc bags with such precious items.
2007-08-10 11:19:52 · answer #3 · answered by dawnjohnson_4 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I know there are places that will clean and pack wedding gowns for storage, ask your local dry cleaners for any suggestions.
2007-08-10 03:26:43 · answer #4 · answered by woodlands127 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋