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Maintaining The Quality Of Jalabiya

The Jalabiya, a long gown dress, has a historic significance as it predates Islam and is still a big part of Arab culture today. Along with other UAE traditional clothing like the kandura, the jalabiya is highly recognisable due to its beautiful colours. Because of its prestige, maintaining the quality of jalabiya is essential. In this blog, we’ll walk you through how to do just that.

Key Tips To Take Care Of Your Jalabiya

Special clothing like the jalabiya takes special care. One small mistake and you could risk ruining the delicacy.

Firstly, you should stick to laundry basics and separate the colours to prevent bleeding. Due to the jalabiya’s delicate fabric material, you also need to wash at a low temperature (30 degrees). Washing at a hot temperature will risk shrinking because the material cannot withstand high heat.

Alternatively, you could choose to hand-wash your jalabiya but as always, be cautious and keep track of the time. Just like with washing machine, you shouldn’t wash in hot water so make sure you wash your jalabiya in cold water. When it’s in water, take it out after 10 minutes and use only a small amount of detergent to avoid damaging the fabric.

Whether you’ve washed your jalabiya by hand or used the washing machine, you’ll know that using as less heat as possible is the way to maintaining the quality of jalabiya. This is why you should also avoid tumble dryer and instead dry on a clothesline.

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Maintaining the quality of jalabiya is all about attention to detail. When it comes to ironing, the fine details make all the difference. When you are ironing the jalabiya, use low heat settings and press the fabric inside out. Not only will this prevent any damage but will also preserve the material’s lifespan. Ensure you store your jalabiya away properly to avoid any wrinkles forming.

The jalabiya is an expensive but valuable garment. It’s important you take care of it.

If you are still unsure on how to take care of your jalabiya – don’t worry as Laundryheap does have services in UAE!

Our professional and reliable team will tackle the laundry for you.

Simply book a collection date and our team will come to pick up your jalabiya and return it back within 24 hours – good as new!

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Things To Do In Manama

Manama is a majestic city and the capital of Bahrain. The name translates to ‘place of dreams’. With its attractions, views and buildings, it certainly is a dreamy city to visit. The capital has something for everyone; whether you’re solo travelling or going on family trips. To help you plan the trip better, here are things to do in Manama.

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1. Visit Famous Mosques

Manama is home to one of the largest mosques in the world; Al Fateh Grand Mosque. If you’re fascinated by history and architecture, you’d be amazed by this mosque and the Kufic calligraphy on its walls. If you do plan on visiting the mosque, make sure you wear the right clothing to respect the culture.

2. Go On A Boat Trip

It would be a missed opportunity if you didn’t experience Manama without going on a boat trip. The boat tours will give you the chance to see the beautiful scenery the city has to offer by taking you around the bay. You will see iconic sights up close and plus the man-made islands.

3. Learn About The Culture

One of the best things to do in Manama is to visit the Bahrain National Museum. Bahrain has a rich history that needs to be admired and learnt about in depth. The museum has interesting artefacts, ancient manuscripts and various displays of art.

4. Visit The Arad Fort Castle

If you love history, you’ll love the Arat Fort castle. Once used as a defensive fortress, the Arad Castle is now a huge tourist spot that also holds seasonal festivals.

Once you arrive at the castle, you can explore the towers, the canal and the archaeological layers.

5. Visit The Manama Souq

One of the best things to do in Manama for families is to visit the Manama Souq, Bab Al Bahrain, also known as the gateway to Bahrain. This is one of the most popular markets in Bahrain where you can find authentic Arabian sweets, cafes and restaurants!

There are also Bahrani souvenirs available to make your trip a memorable one! Whether you’re with family or alone, the market offers so much!

Bahrain is an amazing country with a beautiful capital – Manama that is worth visiting. There are lots of things to do and to experience.

A reminder that Laundry does have laundry services in Bahrain so if your laundry is getting in the way of your trip, just get in touch and let us handle the laundry for you!

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3 Tips For Taking Care Of Your Kandura

The kandura is the most traditional dress in UAE and it is the symbol of pride and identity. It is a long white cloak with full sleeves with no collar. Because the kandura is all white, the dirt and stains will be more visible but in this blog, we’ve compiled 3 tips for taking care of your kandura.

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1. Don’t Always Use The Washing Machine

The kandura is machine-washable and can withstand a cycle but don’t always use the washing machine.

While a washing machine can do a great job of cleaning the kandura, it can also cause the brightness to fade away quickly.

Washing the kandura by hand does produce great cleaning results.

If you notice any particular dirt or stain, make sure you add the laundry detergent directly to the affected area and rub gently to remove the stain. Once you’ve done that, soak the kandura under warm water for 10 minutes.

The rule of thumb when washing your kandura is to keep it separate from the coloured clothes to prevent colour bleeding.

2. Don’t Use The Tumble Dryer

When taking care of your kandura, it is essential you don’t use the tumble dryer because you’re putting the material under unnecessary pressure to dry faster at the expense of damaging it.

Instead, you can hang your kandura up to dry after it is been washed. To protect your kandura from unwanted mould, immediately get it out of the washing machine once the cycle has finished and hang it up on a clothesline.

By Air-drying your kandura, you will preserve its brightness and material better.

3. Iron Kanudras When They Are Damp

To get the best possible result, iron your kanduras while they are slightly damp at a cooler temperature for the best results.

Once your kandura is dry, it is recommended you use a steam iron to add a little moisture. This way, the water will soften and smoothen the creases and add a perfect balance to the ironing process.

Your kandura signifies pride and glory. You’ll want to consistently take care of it and keep it looking as good as new. We hope our 3 tips for taking care of your kandura have helped you.

If you lead a busy lifestyle and have no time for laundry, we do have services in UAE that will tackle any stains on your kandura or other pieces of clothing!

Book a service today!

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