How should boutique owners sanitise garments that customers have tried on before reselling?

Garment hygiene is increasingly important for boutiques — especially for ethnic wear that is heavily embellished and cannot be machine washed between customer try-ons. Here are practical sanitisation methods:

Best method — Garment steaming:

• Steam at 100°C kills most bacteria, dust mites, and viruses on fabric surface
• Hold garment steamer on each area for 10–15 seconds — focus on contact areas (underarms, neckline, waist)
• Safe for almost all fabrics including embroidered and sequin pieces (low steam setting)
• Also removes light creases — dual benefit

Alternative — Fabric sanitiser spray:

• Products like Febreze, Dettol Fabric Sanitiser, or Savlon Fabric Sanitiser — spray lightly on contact areas
• Allow to dry completely before next customer try-on
• Check compatibility on an inside seam area before using on the whole garment

For items with direct skin contact (petticoats, inner wear): These should not be resold after a customer try-on — maintain clear "no try-on" policy and hygiene sealed packaging for these items.