Petticoat Cleaning and Care

So, you’ve got you’re super cute new petticoat but you don’t know how to care for it! No worries, we've got you!

CARE

Petticoats should be washed as infrequently as possible--one to two times a year at most. The best way to clean your petticoat is to steam it, which can also reinvigorate your petticoat's volume if it has been flattened. Otherwise, it is recommended to either dry clean or hand wash and line dry in the shade.

A petticoat is unique in that it is an undergarment where the majority of its contact with skin, i.e. the part of the garment that will get dirtiest the fastest, is likely to be in the waistband. This is especially true if you wear tights under your petticoat or if you don’t spend much time sitting in it. Because of this, depending on your wear it is OK to spot clean your petticoat in between full cleanings.

Machine wash at your own risk. For best results with a machine, wash on a gentle cycle with cold water using a small amount of gentle detergent. Hang in shade to dry.

Do not bleach.

Do not tumble dry.

Iron inside out on low heat.

STORAGE

When possible, petticoats should be turned inside out and hung on a skirt hanger. For more compact storage, you can roll your petticoat by folding it at the waistband and then rolling it starting at the bottom hem and ending at the waistband, before placing it in a garment bag. If your petticoat has been flattened from storage, you can reinvigorate the volume with a steamer or by hanging it in your bathroom and taking a steamy shower.

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Here are some more resources on petticoat care with more detailed information.