We thank you for all of your expert assistance and I am very pleased with the cleaning, preservation process and handling of my wedding gown. We will recommend your services with pleasure. -Maggie and Vince
Wedding Gown Cleaning and Preservation
We are affiliated with a Michigan cleaners that has been in operation since 1954 offering and exclusive wedding gown preservation service called Museum Care gown preservation.
The process used is similar to how museums store and care for their delicate clothing. Since our cleaners is a Member of the Association of Wedding Gown Specialists, your wedding gown preservation will be guaranteed for life by all participating members.
For a quote on the cleaning of your wedding gown, please submit our Inquiry Form or Contact us by email or phone.
Museum Care gown cleaning and preservation service includes:
Pre-cleaning inspection
- Check care label
- Test a small inconspicuous part of the dress
- Test several beads to insure secure attachment
Cleaning preparation
- Select best cleaning method
- Sometimes accents must be covered or removed (Re-attached after cleaning)
Pre-spotting
- All dirty areas and spots are pre-treated
- Requires an intimate knowledge of fabrics & spot removal chemistry
- Dry cleaning technician goes over every inch of your gown.
- Occasionally a spot or stain cannot be removed, but no expense is spared in trying.
Cleaning
- Cleaning process cleans and flushes out any spotting solutions.
- Each gown is cleaned individually and never with another gown.
- Gown is given an anti-sugar treatment after cleaning.
Steaming and Pressing
- Any wrinkles are removed in preparation for storage.
- Technicians are experienced in when to use steam or pressing technique.
Inspection and Re-assembly
- Close inspection to be sure all removable stains are gone.
- Reattach any flowers or other accents that were removed
Preservation Chest
- Your gown is carefully packed into the correct size preservation fully acid-free (not just pH neutral) chest.
- Acid-free tissue paper is packed between the folds in your gown.
- Acid-free bust form is used to hold the shape of your gown.
- Acid-free window is included to view your gown anytime.
- A pair of white cotton gloves are included should you open the chest.
- You receive a written warranty and instructions for proper storage of your gown.
- Lifetime guarantee includes re-cleaning FREE of charge IF your gown yellows.
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