The Dining Room: Washing and Care Instructions for Table Linens

Are you a family that uses tablecloths and cloth napkins often?   We mainly use them around the holiday season here at the Hill House.  I think people (meaning me) often don’t use nicer cloths and napkins because we perceive it as work to get them ready for an event and then to get them clean after said event.

But the steps to taking care of tablecloths and napkins don’t have to be difficult.  It’s especially helpful if you store them correctly in the first place.  I’ve written extensively on the proper care of tablecloths and cloth napkins.  Hopefully, one of these posts will answer all of your fine linen questions.  If not, ask away in the comments below.

How to Wash, Iron, & Store Tablecloths and Cloth Napkins

How to Care for Tablecloths – This is the go-to source if you’re looking for specific washing instructions.  It also includes information for storing your tablecloths to avoid those square folding lines.  Ironing instructions are also in this post.

 

Caring for Table Linens during the Holiday Season

Since people tend to use cloth napkins and tablecloths during the holiday season, I’ve written several posts around that.  Make sure you bookmark these and return to them in mid-late October.  You’ll be so happy you already have the post bookmarked and can find it easily when you’re wondering how to remove that awful stain or how to prepare yourself for the holiday parties you’ll host.

 

Preparing Your Table Linens for Holiday Parties – This post includes ideas and a small planning guide to prevent you from waiting until the last minute to get your holiday linens ready.  Unlike food, table linens are something you can prepare far in advance and then cross off of your to-do list, leaving room for more important last minute items.

 

Caring for Tablecloths and Cloth Napkins – This post contains specific stain removal advice for tablecloths and napkins. If you’re battling a lasagna stain (tomato-based) and a red wine stain (tannin), well… it can get tricky. Make sure you know how to properly care for stains so you can use your table linens for years to come.

 

Stain Removal Guide for the Holidays – If you’ve made it through your holiday meal without spilling anything on the tablecloth, I’d call that laundry success!  However, if you need detailed stain removal advice for your table linens this is what you should read.

 

There are more Room by Room posts to go around if you’re looking for more ideas regarding the laundry room:

Jami from An Oregon Cottage writes on her dining room transformation before and after.

Christine from I Dream of Clean gives tips on Cleaning Off the Dining Room Table.

Taylor from Stain Removal 101 shares tips and tricks to make the job of cleaning silver seem a little easier.

Dana from A Slob Comes Clean talks about keeping the dining room table under control.