How to wash your costumes for all occasions

Turn the costume inside out and place it in your washer.

Only use gentle detergents to avoid damage. For extra stain fighting power without harsh chemicals, add some white vinegar to the wash. You can also use a little bit of gentle fabric softener but don’t put too much.

Also, don’t use bleach unless the costume is completely white.

When it’s time to start the load, set your Samsung washer to the Delicates or Hand Wash cycle. If you are unsure how to do this, you can find the steps in your washer’s user manual.

The fabrics mentioned earlier (polyester, nylon, or acrylic material) can be washed in warm water most of the time, but again, please check the care label before choosing a water temperature.

After the costume has been washed, gently remove excess water but do not wring the costume! This could damage the material.

Turn the costume right side out.

Next, hang dry the costume. Do NOT use your dryer! Make sure not to use any hangers that may misshapen or stretch the costume’s material. Letting the costume hang outside or in sunlight will help it dry faster.

When it’s dry, store the costume in a cool, dry space where it won’t be exposed to moisture or mildew.

Turn the costume inside out.

Fill a plastic container with cold water.

Add a small amount of gentle detergent to the water. You can also use a little fabric softener if you’d like. Do not use bleach when hand washing.

Put the costume in the water and gently kneed it. Do not use too much force and don't wring the fabric because this could cause damage.

Spot clean or give extra attention to any areas that have stains.

When you’re satisfied the costume is clean, rinse the costume well with cold water. Make sure to get all of the detergent and softener out.

Turn the costume right side out.

You can use the same drying guidelines mentioned in the first section: hang dry the costume. DO NOT use your dryer! Make sure not to use any hangers that may misshapen or stretch the costume’s material. Letting the costume hang outside or in sunlight will help it dry faster.

When it’s dry, store the costume in a cool, dry space where it won’t be exposed to moisture or mildew.