Things You'll Need:
- Dishwashing liquid
- Grease-fighting stain remover
- Toothbrush
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Step 1
Remove your tablecloth from the table and shake it out. This will remove any loose food that was on the cloth. I recommend going outside to shake it out so you do not have any crumbs to clean up. Lay the tablecloth on a flat, clean surface wrong side up. You should be looking at the underside of the stains when it is laying down.
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Step 2
You will need about 1/8 to 1/4 cup of grease-fighting dishwashing liquid to remove the stains. Take a small toothbrush and dip it into the liquid. Take the toothbrush and gently brush the liquid onto the stains. Brush lightly so the fabric will not get damaged. When you have brushed liquid onto every stain it is ready to be washed.
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Step 3
Turn your washer on warm heat and do not add any detergent. Place the tablecloth into the washer when it is halfway full of water. When the cloth is placed in the water it should be submerged. Make sure that your tablecloth can be washed in warm water by checking the care label on the cloth. If it cannot be washed in warm water, follow the care label instructions for cleaning.
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Step 4
After washing, the stains should be gone. If not try using a grease-fighting stain remover. Spray the stained area and let it soak for about 15 minutes. After soaking, wash the tablecloth again in warm water. If stains are still present consider trying your local dry cleaner. If the stains are gone let your tablecloth air dry. You can air dry your tablecloth by hanging it up outside or laying it on a clean, dry surface.
Comments
Susanh said
on 6/29/2008 Thanks for the great advice! I'll give this a try. :)