Dry Clean at Home: The cost of dry cleaning on expensive clothes will be zero. Bring showroom-like shine in these 5 easy ways.

News India Live, Digital Desk: Be it wedding season or festivals, heavy sarees, silk kurtas and expensive woolen clothes come out of the wardrobe. But there is always a concern about keeping them clean. Often we do not wash them at home out of fear, but experts believe that if you have the right information, you can do professional cleaning at home without relying on dry cleaners.1. Magic of Steam Cleaning (Steam Ironing) If the clothes are not very dirty and have only slight odor or wrinkles, then steam cleaning is best. The hot steam of the steamer penetrates the fibers of the clothes and eliminates bacteria and sweat odor. Due to this, the color and texture of the clothes remains as new.2. Use of mild detergent and cold waterNever use normal washing powder for delicate fabrics like silk or chiffon.Tip: Use mild liquid detergent like baby shampoo or ‘Easy’.Method: Dissolve detergent in cold water, soak the cloth for 5-10 minutes and then clean gently without rubbing.3. Avoid ‘spot cleaning’ of the entire cloth. If the cloth is stained with tea, coffee or food, there is no need to wash the entire cloth. Trick: Apply a little white vinegar or lemon juice on a white cotton cloth and dab it on the stained area. The stain will disappear and the garment will be saved from the hassle of dry cleaning.4. ‘Flat Drying’ for Woolen Clothes Never hang and dry a woolen sweater or coat after washing them at home. This spoils their shape. Correct method: After washing, spread the clothes on a dry towel and roll the towel to remove excess water. Then dry it on a flat place in the shade.5. ‘Baking soda’ for white clothes: To maintain the whiteness of white clothes, instead of getting them dry cleaned, soak them by adding a little baking soda in water. It removes the yellowness of the clothes and makes them shine like new. Caution: When not to clean at home? If the clothes are labeled ‘Dry Clean Only’ and are very expensive or heavy work (like a wedding dress), then do not take the risk. Also, send leather and real fur items to a professional.