Corset Care
Corsets should be aired laying flat, or hung by
the laces over the top of a chair, with the halves
of the corset on either side. You shouldn't roll
a corset up for storage.
A corset should really be dry cleaned, but unfortunately cleaners who would
handle corsets are few and far between unless
you know of a theatrical cleaner in your area.
If you must wash one do it so:
Wash the corset by hand in warm not hot water,
NEVER in a washing machine, and wash in a mild
powder and in a non-biological detergent, as they
tend to attack the materials. They are all right
for modern clothing that aren't expected to last
very long, but corsets are put under a lot of
stress and any deterioration will vastly shorten
its life.
Rinse well in running cold water - just swish
around until the water runs clear but do not wring
it.
Wrap in a towel and rub gently to remove as
much moisture as possible.
Dry on a frame, as you would a real wool garment,
and NEVER place near a heat source like a radiator,
as it can warp the steels and cause uneven drying,
which will warp the garment itself.
Corsets should not be washed frequently, as
the metalwork, even though it may be stainless,
will exhibit some corrosion, which will eventually
show. The reason that Victorian women wore a chemise
under, and a cover over their corsets, was so
that they didn't then need washing too frequently.
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