CORSET CARE
1. LEATHER: If you are part of the Leather community take it to a BOOT BLACK at your next event. You put the corset on a full hour before your appointment to warm it up. The black will “FEED” the leather while it is warm and absorbs better. They are true artisans in what they can do. If you do not have access to a Boot Black, this is what Ms. Martha always recommends…. Take your leather corset to the best Shoe repair guy in your town. He will
know exactly what to do. If you are a do it yourselfer, YouTube offers many videos. NEVER use a deodorant that leaves a white residue. DEATH to a leather corset.
2. SILK: First and foremost, only wear deodorant that does not leave a white residue. Hard to clean. Have your Dry Cleaner spot treat thin inside of your corset. Just inside the busk you will find a good place. It must not leave a ring. IF all is well leave it with him with directions SPOT CLEAN. Never submerge in any liquid. The liquid will rust the steel bones and this will RUIN your corset.
CORSET STORAGE
There are several methods that work well. They do best when they lie flat. Easy and most often free, slip it into pillowcase and lay it on a closet shelf of drawer. Many people hang it by the laces draped over a pants hanger. It works but could cause the laces to stretch or the grommets to weaken.