How to Care for Your Dog's Ethnic Outfit During Monsoon: 8 Essential Tips
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Your dog's ethnic outfit survived the wedding baraat — now what? Here's how to clean and care for it to make it last.
🧺 Post-Monsoon Outfit Care: Step by Step
- Air immediately: Remove the outfit as soon as the event ends. Hang in a shaded, ventilated area for 2–3 hours before storing.
- Spot clean: Use a damp cotton cloth with a drop of mild soap to spot-clean mud stains. Do not rub.
- Hand wash only: Fill a basin with cool water and a capful of Godrej Ezee or Surf Excel Gentle. Submerge and gently squeeze. Do NOT wring.
- Rinse thoroughly: Rinse until water runs clear — leftover soap weakens fabric fibres.
- Dry flat in shade: Never hang in direct sunlight — it fades embroidery and weakens brocade. Lay flat on a clean towel.
- Store with camphor: Once fully dry, fold gently with acid-free tissue and store in a cotton bag. Add a camphor ball to prevent insects.
⚠️ What NOT to Do
- Never machine wash brocade or silk outfits
- Never use bleach or harsh detergents
- Never iron embroidered areas directly
- Never store damp — mildew will permanently damage the fabric
🪡 Fabric-Specific Guide
| Fabric | Washing Method | Iron Setting |
|---|---|---|
| Cotton / Handloom | Hand wash, cool water | Medium heat |
| Brocade Silk | Dry clean preferred | Low, with cloth barrier |
| Velvet | Spot clean only | Steam only |
| Chanderi | Gentle hand wash | Low heat |
