How to Clean a Rhinestone Garter Set Without Losing Stones

Quick answer

Hand wash your rhinestone lace garter set in cool water with a drop of mild detergent, never wring or tumble dry it, and store it flat or padded so stones don’t snag or peel. The goal is to clean the lace without loosening the glue that holds each rhinestone.

Step-by-step rhinestone garter set care

1. 1. Check every stone before washing: Hold the set up to a light and gently press each rhinestone with a fingertip. If any stone lifts or feels loose, set that piece aside and spot-clean it with a damp cloth instead of washing the whole set. A stone that is already lifting will usually come off in water, so check first.
2. 2. Hand wash in cool water only: Fill a basin with cool water and add a small amount of mild liquid detergent. Submerge the lace pieces and gently squeeze the suds through the fabric for about a minute; do not rub stones against each other or scrub the lace. Warm or hot water softens adhesive, so keep the water cool to the touch.
3. 3. Rinse without wringing: Drain the basin and refill with cool water. Press the lace flat against the basin bottom to release soap, then lift it out without twisting or wringing. Repeat until the water runs clear. Wringing bends garter hardware and stretches wet lace, so press instead of twist.
4. 4. Roll in a towel to remove water: Lay the set flat on a clean, dry towel and roll the towel loosely from one end. Press down gently to absorb water, then unroll and reshape the lace by hand. Never twist the towel around the set; that pressure can pop stones loose.
5. 5. Air dry flat, away from heat: Place the pieces flat on a drying rack or another dry towel in a well-ventilated room. Keep them out of direct sunlight and away from radiators, hair dryers, or any heat source. Hanging a wet garter set stretches the elastic, so dry it flat.
6. 6. Store flat or padded, not crushed: Once fully dry, store each piece flat in a drawer or in a breathable bag with the garter hardware fastened. If you hang it, use a padded hanger and keep stones from pressing against other garments. Stones rub against zippers and hooks in a crowded drawer, so give the set its own space.

Product note

• Blush Radiance – Rhinestone Lace Garter Set (3-Piece): Blush Radiance is a 3-piece pink lace garter set with rhinestone detailing and comes in multiple sizes and colors. Because the set includes several pieces, wash and dry each one separately so a loose stone or hook doesn’t snag the lace on another piece.