A beautiful table setting creates a welcoming, special atmosphere for a meal, whether you are entertaining friends or feeding loved ones. The right look can take an ordinary kitchen or dining table to new design heights.
From linen tablecloths to linen runners and napkins, linens make the ideal backdrop for food, and you can choose just the right colors to complement your home or tableware. You can even get a table cloth hire service to get linens on rent for your special occasion.
How to hand wash your linen tablecloths and linen napkins:
Fill a sink or washtub with lukewarm water. Add gentle laundry soap to the water. Check the detergent’s label for the exact amount of soap to use. Add a dash of bleach (or eco-friendly alternative) to the water if your linen tablecloth or napkins are white. Agitate the water with your hands.
Place your linen table linen into the washtub. Wash colored and white items separately. Do not try to wash too many items at once.
Wash your linens with your hands by gently rubbing and squeezing. Do this until the fabric is thoroughly clean.
Drain the water from the washtub or sink. Remove the table linen and rinse all the soap residue from the washtub.
Fill the washtub or sink with water again and place the linens back in.
Agitate your table linen items in the water to remove all the soap. If the rinsing water becomes soapy, drain and refill the sink with clean water. Rinse items again. All the soap traces must be removed from the linen tablecloths and linen napkins.
Hang carefully or lay the items flat to dry. They can also be dried in a dryer at low temperatures. Do not wring out the linens before drying.
