Indian Dress Dry
Cleaning in Ilford
Specialist care for sarees, lehengas, shararas, kurtas and
embroidered outfits, cleaned by people who understand them.
Indian Outfits Deserve a Specialist
Indian outfits are unlike anything else in the wardrobe. A single saree or lehenga can bringtogether delicate silk or georgette, heavy zari work, sequins, beading and intricate embroidery,and each one reacts differently to cleaning. Handed to a cleaner who does not understand them, thecolours can bleed, the zari can dull and the beadwork can come loose. At Ilford Dry Cleaners, wehave cared for Indian clothing for over 8 years from our shop on Ilford Hill. We treat every outfitindividually, matching the method to the fabric and the embellishment, so your special pieces comeback clean, bright and beautiful, ready for the next occasion.
Our Experience
Serving the local Ilford community with
excellence.
Indian Outfits We Clean
Sarees, including silk, georgette and Banarasi
Lehengas and bridal lehengas
Shararas and ghararas
Salwar kameez and Anarkali suits
Kurtas and kurta pyjamas
Sherwanis
- Certified Specialists
How We Care for Sarees, Lehengas & Embroidered Wear
The beauty of an Indian outfit is also what makes it hard to clean. Rich dyes on silk and georgettecan bleed if treated with water or the wrong solvent, and details like zari, sequins, mirror workand heavy embroidery can be damaged by a standard clean. That is why we never treat these garmentsas ordinary items. Each piece is inspected, its colours are tested, and stains are treated gentlyby hand. We clean with a method suited to the fabric and the embellishment, protecting the threadworkand the colours, and finish each outfit carefully so the drape and detail look their best. This isspecialist care from people who genuinely understand these garments.
Bridal & Occasion Wear
For weddings, Eid, Diwali and other special occasions, your outfit deserves extra attention. Weclean bridal lehengas and heavily embellished occasion wear with the care such treasured, and oftenexpensive, pieces need, whether you are freshening an outfit before the big day or cleaning itafterwards to keep as a keepsake.
Free Collection & Delivery in Ilford
We make it easy to care for your Indian outfits. Call us to arrange free collection and delivery on orders over £100 across Ilford and the surrounding areas, or bring your items into our shop at 85 Ilford Hill.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can you dry clean a silk saree?
Yes. Silk sarees need gentle, specialist care because the dyes can bleed and the fabric can lose its sheen with the wrong method. We test the colours first and clean each saree carefully.
Do you clean heavily embroidered lehengas and zari work?
Yes. Embroidery, zari, sequins and mirror work all need careful handling. We treat these outfits individually, by hand where needed, to protect the detailing.
Can you remove stains from Indian outfits?
Often, yes. We treat stains gently as part of the clean, taking care not to disturb the colour or embellishment. The sooner you bring the outfit in, the better the result.
How should I clean my saree, wash or dry clean?
Most silk, georgette and embellished sarees should be dry cleaned rather than washed, as water can cause colour bleeding and damage delicate work. We can advise on your specific piece.
Do you clean bridal lehengas?
Yes. We clean bridal lehengas and heavily embellished wedding outfits with the extra care these valuable pieces need, before or after the occasion.
Do you clean sherwanis and kurtas too?
Yes. We clean menswear such as sherwanis, kurtas and kurta pyjamas alongside women's outfits.