Keeping the corset clean and fresh is very eminent to keep it stay durable. Also, keeping the corset clean is crucial to not cause any infection on your skin. Though hygiene plays a vital role in corsetry, that does not mean you can wash the corset every alternate day. Washing the corsets every now and then can be a tough task, and also it can weaken the fabric of the corset. Hence, there are some important ways that you can use to keep your corsets clean and fresh for a much longer time.

Removing Smell from the Corset

If you are wearing the corsets for several days at a straight, it is quite obvious that it may get smelly. If you see that the corset is not dirty yet and it is just a bit smelly, you should avoid washing it. In fact, there are several ways how you can get rid of the smell from the corset.

As you open the corset, lay it on the bed or a chair, exposing its lining. Let the lining breathe a bit in the open air, which can help the corset gets rid of the smell.

Sprinkle some talcum powder on the corset and then remove it after some time. Ensure no such residue is left on the corset; else, this can create a bad mark.

Create a solution by diluting vodka in water and spray this combination on the corset. Make sure to spray the solution from a distance so that there is no moisture mark on the corset.

Removing Stains

Accidents of food or drink falling on your dress can happen any time and anywhere. It can happen on your corset too. If you have such a stain on your corset, do not try to clean it the way you clean stains on your garments. Corsets are different, and you need to clean stains in a different way itself.

• Make a dense concentration of liquid detergent with water and put this paste on the area. Let it sit for some time and then rinse it to remove the stain.
• Borax is another item that you can mix with water to create a solution. When you apply it to the corset, it may turn a bit warm. Rinse it away, cleaning the stain in the same as you did for the liquid detergent.
• Before directly putting the solutions on the stain, make sure to apply the solution on a hidden part of the corset to check whether the solution is safe for the corset fabric or not. If you see that the solution is removing color also, you should avoid this trick.

Avoid Washing in Machine

Though the washing machine will seem the easiest and perfect way of washing away all your troubles, you should avoid washing the corset in a machine. Corsets have steel bones that can damage the interiors of the washing machine. Also, as your washing machine will use a strong swirl method to wash the corset, it can damage the corset. So, one of the best ways is to avoid washing the corset in your washing machine.

Hand Washing - The Best Option

If you think that the corset has turned too dirty, you can always wash the corset. But handwashing is the perfect option that you can have to clean your corset. When you are hand washing your corsets, here are some of the crucial steps you need to follow to not damage your corset.

• Always use cold water for washing your corset.
• Make use of mild detergent as a strong chemical has a tendency to damage the fabric of the corset.
• Use a big tub in which you can properly immerse the corset and let it lay down.
• Now rinse the corset delicately with the mild detergent.
• Ensure that you have removed all the soap water or any mark of detergent from the corset before drying it up.
• As soon as you are done with washing, you can immediately try to dry the corsets as soon as possible—this important to protect the steel bones from rusting. You can use dry towels to pat the corset and then hang it in an airy space or in mild sunlight; exposure to strong sunlight can also damage the corset color.

Dry Cleaning

If cleaning the corset on your own is not possible for you, the best alternative that you have is to leave the cleaning portion to the experts. You can give the corset to the dry cleaning agents, and they will provide you with the right cleaning of the corset you wanted.

Keeping your corset clean and fresh is the only way to keep it durable. You should make sure to follow the right ways so that you can keep the corsets clean without damaging them much.