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For the first wash, Soak the saree in salt
water and then rinse well in cold water.
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Do not wash with soap in the beginning
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After two or three plain water washes, use mild
detergent and clean quickly.
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Do not brush or lash a silk saree.this might
tear the zari.
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Wash pallu(Mundhi) and border separately in
the beginning.
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Do not bundle and keep wet for a long time.
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In case of stains, wash with cold water immediately.
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For hard stains soak the stained area with petrol
and brush with soft cloth.
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Do not bundle the wet saree along with the inferior
variety clothes like choli,Under gown(Petticoat),
etc.
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While pressing, keep the iron in medum heat
only.
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Store sarees in a cold dry plase dusted with
neem leaves.
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Make sure to change the saree fold once a month
in order to avoid zari breakage.