Diwali is about to come. Cleaning of the house and wardrobe must have started. In such a situation, many such sarees would be coming out from the wardrobe, which are new and you have not even worn them much. Instead of buying new sarees during the five-day festival of Diwali, it would be better to dress yourself with these sarees. Sarees like silk and Banarasi are quite expensive, but these days their trend has come back, so you can also take out your Banarasi saree from the wardrobe and get ready for a traditional look in Banarasi saree this Diwali. Your look looks classy and royal in this type of saree, but most women are not able to wear Banarasi saree even if they want to. The reason for this is the fear of expensive Banarasi sarees getting damaged. In such a situation, if you also have a Banarasi saree, then definitely know about the methods of its maintenance and cleaning.
Keep these things in mind while washing Banarasi saree
Even a small mistake while cleaning a Banarasi saree can spoil your saree. Keep these things in mind to keep your Banarasi saree looking new for years.
How to wash Banarasi saree
Although Banarasi saree is dry cleaned, if you are washing Banarasi saree at home then use mild soap or detergent. Hard soap spoils the fabric of your Banarasi saree. The saree should be washed using a mild soap solution.
Use cold water to wash saree
Always use cold water to wash Banarasi saree. Hot water can damage the saree fabric. By washing the Banarasi saree with cold water, its color does not fade and the cloth also becomes clean.
Method to remove stains on Banarasi saree
If there is any stain in your Banarasi saree then never use hard washing powder or protein stem remover to remove it. Do not soak the saree in detergent. By doing this, even if the stain gets removed from the saree, the color of the saree also fades. To remove stains, simply apply protein stain remover on the stained area and clean.
Do not wash the saree by rubbing it
Often women wash Banarasi saree by rubbing it with a brush like other clothes. However, never use a brush to clean Banarasi saree. This may tear the saree. Wash the saree by rubbing it gently.
Do not wash saree in the washing machine
Never wash Banarasi saree in the washing machine. The saree should be washed by lightly dyeing it with hands only.
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