Tips for maintaining linens, tablecloths and tea towels
MAINTENANCE TIPS
- Well-maintained laundry is more resistant to the wear and tear of time.
- All our products receive a treatment which allows shrinkage to be controlled, however it is normal to notice a slight shrinkage of around 4% after the first washes.
- The use of a tumble dryer is not recommended because it wears out the fibers and dulls the fabric.
- Work on a stain as quickly as possible so that it does not become encrusted as it dries. A little soap and water is usually enough.
- Always refer to the washing symbols on the label.
- Before first use, it is strongly recommended to soak the items in warm water without detergent. This clear water bath removes the finish that remains on the fabric and will prevent stains from setting in the fabric.
COLORED LINEN
- Normal washing between 40° and 60° without overloading the machine. Never wash below 40°. The use of a special color detergent is recommended at low doses and the addition of fabric softener is strongly discouraged.
- Never put folded items in your washing machine.
- In case of persistent stains, use a diluted stain remover product before washing or rub the stain with soap before washing a second time between 40° and 60°.
- Iron on reverse side with a hot iron and strong steam or on slightly damp cloth.
WHITE LINEN
- Wash at 60° or 90° depending on the degree of soiling.
- Before washing, you can use a diluted “pre-wash stain remover” product.
- For difficult stains, you can add bleach to your washing water, scrupulously respecting the prescribed doses and conditions and carrying out a thorough rinse. Never put bleach directly on the stain.
- Iron on reverse side with a hot iron and strong steam or on slightly damp cloth.
HOW TO REMOVE A STAIN FROM:
Red wine: absorb spilled wine as quickly as possible with absorbent paper or a white cloth, moisten with white wine or 60% alcohol, avoid salt which damages the fabric, and wash your tablecloth as quickly as possible after meal. If you don't wash it right away, soak the stain in cold water.
Colored stain (red fruit, lipstick, flower pollen): rinse first with cold water. Dab with a cloth soaked in rubbing alcohol to remove as much of the color as possible, then rub the stain with dishwashing liquid, rinse in cold water and only then machine wash.
Candle: remove as much of the candle as possible by scraping off the wax that has leaked onto the tablecloth. Roll the fabric between your fingers to remove the wax that has penetrated the fabric. Hold the stained fabric taut and run hot water over the stain. The hot water flows through the fabric and melts the wax. Then wash your tablecloth.
Tea: Quickly wet the stain with sparkling water and wash the tablecloth as soon as possible. Tea is a powerful dye that is difficult to remove when the stain is embedded.
Greasy: rub the stain with soap or a stain remover such as Eau Ecarlate before washing the tablecloth at 60°.
Maintenance advice: coatings
These tablecloths, made of pure cotton, coated on one side with an acrylic coating resistant to washing, are intended for frequent use. Practical for meals with family or friends, both very easy to maintain and decorative, they are ideal for every day, in a kitchen or in a dining room, but also on a terrace or in the garden.
- A sponge is enough to remove stains. Do not use stain remover or bleach.
- After several uses, you can wash your tablecloth occasionally in the machine at 40°C. It is recommended not to overload the machine, to wash without detergent or softener, and to spin gently.
- Ironing must be done with a very hot iron on the back of the tablecloth. It will be facilitated with strong steam (this allows the anti-stain fluoride resins to be reactivated).
- Do not place a hot pan or dish straight from the oven directly on the tablecloth.
- To preserve the coating, it is recommended not to leave the tablecloth outside after use.
