How do I remove stains from a wedding dress?

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Redcatcec on Jan 06, 2019

Hi,
What are the stains?

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- Oboe22 on Jan 08, 2019
  
  It rained and about 6 inches around the bottom of the dress got wet and soaked up the dirt on the floor. Wasn't sure if a dry cleaner could get it out or if we needed to find a way to get the dirty line out before sending it to the dry cleaner.
  
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- Naomie Moore aka baileyanddaisey, Castaic CA on Jan 08, 2019
  
  Do not touch it - take directly to a reputable dry cleaner that specializes in wedding dress preservation.
  
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Naomie Moore aka baileyanddaisey, Castaic CA on Jan 06, 2019

What is the fabric of the dress? What is the stain? Honestly I would take to a dry cleaner that specializes in wedding dress preservation and let them handle it. I still have my mom's from the 50's. Too bad she was a size 4 and 5'1".

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- Oboe22 on Jan 08, 2019
  
  mostly polyester
  
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- Naomie Moore aka baileyanddaisey, Castaic CA on Jan 08, 2019
  
  Take to a dry cleaner that specializes in formal wear. If it can be fixed, they can do it. Will not be cheap, so be prepared for a hefty bill. Do not try and treat yourself as that may diminish the chances of a reputable dry cleaner to get it out.
  
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Rose Broadway on Jan 06, 2019

You didn't say what caused the stain, so I will give you several videos to choose from. I hope the stain completely comes out.

https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=stains+on+wedding+dress

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- Oboe22 on Jan 08, 2019
  
  thanks
  
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Katie Sara Creates on Jan 06, 2019

Because a wedding dress is such a special garment, I'd leave cleaning it to an expert. Look for a dry cleaner in your area that specializes in this process. The price will vary (material, number and type of stains, etc.) but it's totally worth it!

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- Oboe22 on Jan 08, 2019
  
  Thanks
  
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Redcatcec on Jan 08, 2019

A dirt stain can be stubborn, especially from a floor. I would be hesitant to tackle this because wedding dresses are an investment. Bottom line is find a reputable cleaner who does a good volume of wedding dresses. That is worth the money to have quality results and have your worries settled.
Best wishes to you and your new husband

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