Be sure to fully unfold, set the machine to include a cold pre-soak, and use minimal liquid detergent. As fine fabrics are generally not pre-washed, this first wash is important for setting the threads, preserving the fabric's beauty, and prolonging its life. This trick will make your linens easier to iron while preventing mildew.Īlways pre-wash new linens before using. Tip: If you cannot iron immediately, roll linens in a towel or a plastic bag and temporarily store in the freezer for up to 24 hours. Linens with delicate lace and cut work should be ironed beneath a press cloth.To preserve the three-dimensional effect of embroidery, iron on its reverse side, atop a white towel to give soft support to the thread work design.To restore the lustrous face of sateen and jacquard fabrics, iron on the reverse side.Spray with water from a spray bottle for stubborn wrinkles, if needed.
Use a steam iron on a warm/hot setting for cotton or a hot setting for linen.Iron bed and bath linens while still slightly damp.Smooth and let air dry before storing, or press with an iron while damp to remove any remaining wrinkles.Īlways check to make sure your steam iron is clean-mineral deposits may build up and cause brown spotting. Remove items from dryer promptly and while still slightly damp.Set to the lowest heat-high heat settings will weaken the fibers and increase shrinkage.Avoid overloading the dryer so items will dry evenly.Tumble dry bath towels on low to medium heat until dry. Tumble dry bed and table linens on low heat until slightly damp.To machine dry bed and table linens, gently shake out and smooth damp linens before placing in the dryer (unraveling any items that may have twisted in the wash cycle).Line drying linens in soft, outdoor sunlight is ideal-it is the gentlest method of drying, and the sun provides natural bleaching-though this is not always practical. Natural fibers will wrinkle, but there are steps you can take while drying linens to minimize wrinkling. Rather, add it to the water as the wash tub fills or dilute detergent with water, then add linens. Tip: Do not pour detergent directly on textiles. Do not overload the washing machine, as this can cause unnecessary abrasion to the fabric.Unless linens are very soiled, you need only use half the recommended amount of detergent.Delicate lace and embellished linens should be placed in a pillowcase or a mesh laundry bag before being placed in the washing machine.Avoid laundering fine linens and bath towels with other items, especially those containing polyester, and items made of heavy material, rivets, buttons, zippers, and other hardware (for example, denim jeans) as these can damage fibers and fabric.Bleaching may weaken fibers and cause yellowing. Pre-treat any stains prior to washing.Use a mild liquid detergent without added bleach, whiteners, or fabric softeners.For table and bath linens, use hot water for whites and cold water for colors. Always pre-wash linens before first use.Always check the care label before laundering, and separate linens into light and dark colors.
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