How Do You Clean A White Linen Tablecloth?
Linen, made of flax and used thousands of years before cotton, is a relatively durable fabric that generally releases stains well. For those reasons it’s a standard fabric used for tablecloths, napkins, placemats, table runners and other table linens. Synthetic linen blends don’t need as much ironing, but they more stubbornly hang on to stains. It’s fairly easy to keep your white linen tablecloth looking clean and fresh whether it is old or new. Pretreat stains as soon as you can–immediately if possible. The longer stains remain on the your white linen tablecloth, the more difficult they are to remove. Remember to examine the entire tablecloth, including the section that hangs from the table. (This area often picks up stains from napkins.) Gently scrape any food off the stain before you pre-treat it. Pre-treat stains using a commercial enzyme remover such as Shout or Spray ‘N Wash. The enzymes in these products are safe on linen and are designed to break down the enzymes in most food
