How to Care for Traditional Bengali Attire

Traditional Bengali attire like dhotis and sarees are not only clothes but also a cultural heritage that holds immense sentimental value. Whether it is a simple cotton dhoti or a handwoven silk saree, proper care is essential for preserving the beauty and longevity of these garments. Are you looking for the best laundry services near you…then you are in the best place. We at Laugh-o-Laundry are committed to offering you the best services at a reasonable price. We value our customers’ emotions and are eager to protect your timeless piece of clothing through our laundry service.

In Laugh-o-Laundry, we think traditional Bengali clothes are embedded with different features and they demand gentle handling such as the richness of silk sarees or sarees with intricate embroidery need to handle gently. When it comes to handling another traditional attire of dhoti, extra attention needs to be provided to maintain the crispness and appearance of this traditional attire. Here, we would like to inform you that in Laugh-o-Laundry, we take extra care of Bengali emotions and their clothing. We also provide some tips for taking care of the traditional attires:

• Dry cleaning
• Storing with care
• Handling stains
• Ironing and pressing

When it comes to taking care of traditional Bengali attires, dry cleaning is the first and best choice. For instance, sarees that are made of delicate fabrics or heavy embellishments can be damaged by hand washing, and in this case, dry cleaning is the safest option. Our laundry services at Laugh-o-Laundry include dry cleaning where are committed to providing the safest service to customers. In dry cleaning, we take extra care to prevent color bleeding and fabric damage. We also focus on using mild detergent when it comes to hand washing service. So you do not worry about the richness and luster of your traditional clothes because we at Laugh-o-Laundry take care of all these matters and provide the safest service.

Are you looking for some tips for storing your clothes? Then we are here to solve your problem. Not only cleaning but also storing play a key role in maintaining traditional attires. For sarees, you can store them in dry and cool places, away from sunlight. It will help you to prevent fading. You can use cotton or muslin covers to shield them from dust. Fold sarees carefully and avoid hanging them for a long period to protect them. For dhotis, it should be folded neatly and stored in a breathable fabric cover. Same as sarees, avoid hanging dhotis for a long time to prevent fabric distortion. For more information, please contact Laugh-o-Laundry and enjoy our services.

Stains in clothes destroy their overall beauty and for this handling stains is necessary. In our laundry service at Laugh-o-Laundry, we provide detailed tips for handling stains. Please visit our service and get benefit from it. We can also share some tips here such as treating stains promptly by blotting the area with a clean cloth can be effective. Please avoid rubbing and for stubborn stain removal, please visit our company service. In addition to stain removal, ironing and pressing is an important part of taking care of Bengali sarees. In Laugh-o-Laundry, we focus on ironing sarees in a low-heat setting. Our service boys place a thin cloth between irons to prevent damage to delicate fabrics and embellishments. Sometimes, we prefer steaming for ironing silk sarees. We also take extra care while ironing dhotis. Our laundry, boys iron dhotis on medium heat setting and ensure the fabric is slightly damp before ironing. We think it helps to maintain a crisp finish in dhotis. We also use pressing cloth for ironing silk dhoties to avoid shine marks.            

We provide dry cleaning services in Laugh-O-Laundry with utmost care and ensure that your special clothes are cleaned safely with all the possible care. Some tips for taking proper care of your Bengali attires including sarees and dhotis have been provided below in detail for your guidance:

Tip 1: Avoid squeezing or brushing your clothes while washing them. This might damage the attire. For instance, it can result in damage to the embroidery of the sarees or other delicate parts of the clothes.

Tip 2: Always try to use padded satin hangers for keeping your sarees in the wardrobe to ensure that the sarees and the other clothes do not get wrinkled. This might lead to several levels of damage in your attire.

Tip 3: Always go for dry cleaning for the clothes with hand-painted weaves. This is because washing them with detergent might result in damaging them at a major rate.

Tip 4: Wrap the clothes (especially sarees) in the muslin cloth and store them in wooden cupboards to ensure that the clothes are kept safe. This will ensure that the quality of the clothes is maintained efficiently.

Tip 5: Avoid spraying perfumes or deodorants directly on the clothes as it might result in unresolvable stains on the clothes.