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The label will tell you most of the information that you need to know for cleaning your velvet item. It will also tell you what the velvet is made out of. There are a few types of velvet, such as pure, polyester blend, and crushed velvet. If the tag has an "S" on it, you should treat it with dry cleaning solvents, not water, or get it professionally cleaned. If you have an article of pure velvet clothing, the best way to get it cleaned is at the dry cleaner. They'll be able to treat the clothing and are experts at the best methods for removing dirt and stains from delicate clothing. in cold water with delicate detergent. If your item is a polyester blend or crushed velvet, it's safe to wash in the washing machine. Make sure it's on the cold water setting and use a delicate care detergent. Other articles of clothing can press against your velvet items in the washer and cause creases or mats in the fabric. A mesh delicates bag can protect the clothing, or you can wash the piece of clothing by itself. This method works best for articles of clothing as well as velvet pillow cases, and scarves. Velvet should never be put in a dryer. Find a clean, flat surface in a dry area to lay your piece of clothing on. It can take up to 12 hours for a piece of clothing to dry depending on the weight of the material, so be patient. Check on it after a few hours and flip the article over if you think it's not drying evenly. Keeping your velvet clothing upright and stored in your closet will help prevent creases and wrinkles. Make sure your other clothing isn't pressing against the velvet and crushing the fabric. If your velvet accessory comes with a dust cover, like a purse or a pair of shoes might, use it while you're storing the item. This will prevent dirt and lint from getting into the fabric.

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Check the label closely. Take pure velvet clothing to a dry cleaner. Wash crushed or polyester velvet Place your velvet in a mesh delicates bag or wash alone to prevent creasing. Lay flat to dry. Store your velvet items by hanging them in the closet or placing them in a dust cover.