How to Get Old Dirt Out of a White Taffeta Wedding Dress

Taffeta is a shiny, stiff fabric commonly used in wedding dresses and other women's formal wear. Traditionally made from silk, modern taffeta can be created from cotton, rayon or polyester. Taffeta is known for its rustling sound, which is due to a stiffening finish of gelatin, gum or resin. Silk taffeta is best dry-cleaned. Cotton, polyester and rayon taffetas can be gently machine washed in a mild detergent. As with all stain removal attempts, be sure to use a clean white cloth to avoid dirt and color transfer to your garment.

Things You'll Need

• Gentle detergent
• Clean white cloth

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Instructions

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     Mix one tablespoon of gentle detergent with two cups of cool water.

   • 2

     Dip a clean, white cloth into the solution and wring it out so it is not dripping. Gently dab at the dirt stains with the solution, rinsing the cloth often.

   • 3

     Rinse the cloth thoroughly, then repeat Step 2 with plain water to remove the detergent from the fabric.

   • 4

     Allow the garment to dry naturally.

   • 5

     Launder the garment according to instructions.