Hand wash only. Do not machine wash costumes as this will damage them.
Wash costumes in a sink or bathtub, depending on size.
For large ballroom dresses, wash only the leotard portion.
Use cool or cold water. Warm water can discolour the glue holding the rhinestones.
Use a gentle hand wash/delicate detergent, only a small amount is needed.
Focus cleaning on areas with the most sweat and dirt build-up, like the inside of the costume.
Gently swirl and rub the costume to clean. Be gentle, do not wring, twist, stretch or pull the fabric.
Before draining wash water, collect any rhinestones that have fallen off.
Rinse thoroughly with cool water until water runs clear.
Do not get the feathers wet!
Take care not to tangle the fringe.
Drying
Air dry only. Do not machine dry costumes as this will damage fabrics.
Do not wring, twist, stretch or pull the fabric when removing water. Handle garments gently.
Gently scrunch fabrics to remove excess moisture.
Lay costume flat on towels to partially dry until no longer soaking, just damp.
Hang up costume to finish air drying. Ensure dress does not stretch out of shape while drying.
Replace any rhinestones that fell off during washing once costume is fully dry.
Do not iron costumes!
End of Year Care
Dry clean tail suits before returning them to the costume wardrobe.
All borrowed costumes must be cleaned before being returned to avoid forfeiting your deposit. You will also forfeit your deposit if the costume is damaged.
Please inform the wardrobe mistress of any repairs needed when returning your costume.