Wedding Dress Cleaning

Wash My Dirty Dress

Every stain tells a story. We'll help preserve the memories, not the marks.

Whether your dress danced through the night, dragged through the grass, or survived a full wedding weekend, we're here to restore it beautifully. At Meliza Mary, we specialise in professional wedding dress cleaning with care, precision, and an understanding of delicate fabrics.

Drop off

Wednesdays 9 to 3 or by appointment

Assessment

Fabric & soiling reviewed; estimate confirmed

Gentle clean

Water-based, fabric-specific process

Collect

Return to you in 1–2 weeks, beautifully restored

What we clean

What This Service Includes

◆ Wedding dresses: all fabrics, including lace, tulle, satin (excluding silk)

◆ Veils and detachable elements

◆ Reception dresses & second looks

◆ Evening wear: bridesmaids, mother of the bride

◆ Men's suits (dry cleaned)

Every garment is assessed individually to ensure the best cleaning method is used.

How we work

Our Cleaning Method

We use a specialised water-based cleaning process, not traditional dry cleaning. Every dress is carefully assessed before cleaning to ensure the safest and most effective approach is used.

Gentle lift

We remove dirt and stains from delicate fabrics without aggression.

Structure-safe

We protect lace, tulle and soft inner structures from distortion.

No harsh chemicals

We avoid the solvents that can yellow or weaken fabrics over time.

Turnaround

1 – 2 weeks

Express options may be available on request. Timing can vary with the condition of the dress.

Drop-off & Collection

Wednesdays are best

Other weekdays & Saturdays welcome by appointment, but we may occasionally be out for fittings or errands, so do let us know you're coming.

57 St Andrews Dr, Durban North, 4051

What it costs

Pricing Guide

Most dresses

R650 – R950

This covers most standard wedding dresses with moderate wear. Each dress is assessed individually. We will provide a guided estimate upfront and confirm final pricing on completion.

Heavily soiled or complex gowns

Up to R1 500

◆ Heavy mud or outdoor staining

◆ Multiple fabric layers or very full gowns

◆ Extensive lace, appliqué or beading

◆ Dresses requiring intensive stain treatment

We reserve the right to adjust pricing where additional cleaning or specialist treatment is required.

Good to know

Frequently Asked

Do you remove all stains?

We do our absolute best, though some stains (red wine, alcohol, oil-based marks) may lighten rather than disappear entirely. We'll always be honest about what to expect.

Can you clean dresses not bought from you?

Yes, absolutely. We care for dresses from any boutique or designer.

Do you offer repairs?

Minor repairs can be discussed during the assessment. We'll let you know what's possible and what we'd recommend.

Your dress is in good hands here.

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