I brought my silk taffeta (notoriously difficult to clean) wedding gown to Wal-Lex Cleaners in Waltham (same plaza as TJMaxx) to be cleaned after our Rock the Frock where it got very dirty (dirt/sand/mud/sweat on it). I had them clean & press it, although they also offer "preservation" services (basically they box it up for you in an acid-free box). It came back clean, beautifully pressed, on a hanger with a cardboard bust form to hold its shape. I throughly examined it for stains, and it appears to have come back clean! There is possibly some slight discoloration at the very very bottom at the hem line, although after a week of looking at it under different light, I can't tell if it's stained, or if the color just looks off because the fabric is thicker there where it's rolled up at the hem. Hmmmm.... In any case, I am happy with how it came out. It cost $135 and took about 3 weeks (they said it would be 2-4 weeks). It is the same price if you choose the preservation box instead of having it hung & pressed. I know lots of girls are always looking for local places for this, so I wanted to share my good experience.
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My hubby & I rock the frock.
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6.12.2010