sample sales: I bought a Monique lhuillier dress at a sample sale and it's been in the closet for the last 5 months... I took it out last night to check it and the bottom of the dress is suddenly grey and dirty. I had it stored in the plastic wedding bag that they gave me and I realize now I should have had it washed the day I brought it home. Will I beable to get these stains out or is the dress ruined!!!!|||Wedding Dress Cleaning Wedding dress manufacturer´s recommend that wedding dresses be dry cleaned. You may be able to clean it yourself, but you would likely lose some of the lustre. It´s worth the extra money to have the dress professionally cleaned and have wonderful memories for years to come. Also, the cost of cleaning is much cheaper than replacing a ruined dress. Check at local bridal shops in your area to see if they can recommend a cleaner who specializes in bridal gowns. However, if you are willing to take a chance you can gently wash your dress in Woolite in the bathtub then let it air dry. Stuff it with acid-free tissue paper and store it in a 100% cotton garment bag or wrapped in 100% cotton sheets that have been rinsed with distilled water. If you choose to store it in an acid-free cardboard box, you'll need to change the box every three to five years since cardboard is absorbent and even acid-free boxes can re-acidify over time. Store it in a cool, dry place (so no hot attics or damp basements).Good Luck!!! =)|||That's great to hear!!! Thank you! =) Report Abuse |||Take it to the dry cleaners... they can do almost anything! And remember, it's their busniess to clean our special clothes. Everything will work out fine. Stay cool. Good luck and happy wedding day!|||Take it to a reputable dry cleaner tomorrow. Look sad, and ask for their help. Be sure you explain that it is a wedding dress you have not worn yet, and you really, really really need to get the dress clean in time for your wedding. Good Luck!