You can characterize fine table linens as beautiful materials, elegant designs and fine workmanship. They are made up of linen and cotton and are of smooth and soft texture. The linen material is lint free and they are highly absorbent. Cotton material is more substantial and they shrink easily. Both of them are durable and become softer with use. You can use white linen tablecloth for a formal party or occasion. Both the linen and cotton tablecloths can be used for the formal occasion purpose. The table set up can tell you what the length of the table cover should be for that particular table. If you set up the table in buffet style, the tablecloth should drop to your floor. If you have arranged a formal party, then you should buy matching napkins with the tablecloth. For casual parties you can use different colors of fine table linens and linen napkins. When you are using table covers, there will be different stains.
You can follow some simple tips to remove some common stains. They are as follows:
To remove different types of stains from tablecloth
You can remove the stain of red wine by sponging or soaking the stain with cold water following the application of stain remover or liquid laundry detergent. You can remove the stain of gravy by soaking it with a product that contains enzymes. You may have to soak the stain for a long time if the stain becomes dry. You can remove the stain of butter by treating them with stain remover or liquid laundry detergent. The hottest water is usually safe for fabric. If candle wax falls on the linen tablecloth, you have to scrape off the wax with a dull knife. If the wax is still there, you should place the fine linen tablecloths between paper towels and press them with warm iron. You can use a prewash stain remover or liquid laundry detergent to remove the stain of olive oil. You can remove tomato sauce and coffee or tea stain by the same procedure. A lipstick stain can be removed by soaking with cold water and then applying liquid laundry detergent.
If you take care of your linen tablecloth properly, they can last for long. You should clean and dry them properly before you store them. After that, you can fold or roll them in a cool, dry and well-ventilated area. You may wrap fine table linens in acid free tissue paper and store them in natural fiber bag. It is not advisable to store linen tablecloth in plastic bags, basements or garages or any places where fluctuations in temperature and humidity is higher, as it can damage the linen tablecloth. Do not forget to check the tablecloth regularly after you store it to ensure that they are clean and dry. You can purchase storage kits and storage boxes to take care of your linen properly. They are available in most of the companies those sell linen tablecloth.
