How to care for your abaya

The best way to cleanse your abaya is to take to a professional cleaners. The second best way to cleanse your abaya is to hand wash using a mild detergent. Pay special attention to areas that build dirt and oils like the collars, underarm and bottom of the abaya. Be gentle on areas that have beaded designs. If you don’t have the time to hand wash clothes, machine washing is also an option. Follow these tips for best results: * Use the hand wash or delicate cycle to help avoid damage. * Use a low temperature too: warm cycles may cause your abaya to shrink. * Wash the abaya inside out to help preserve its color. * In order to protect it from snagging, put it in a mesh laundry bag before putting it in the washing machine. This is particularly recommended if your abaya has beads or crystals, although poorly secured beads may still come off in the wash. * When the cycle has finished, hang the abaya up to dry naturally.