How to Clean Fine Linen

Linen is a very durable fabric and can be machine-washed with the rest of your laundry. Linens get softer every time you wash them.

Things You'll Need

• Washing Machines
• Irons
• Starches
• "nonbleach, Nonalkaline Mild Detergent"
• Mildewcide Or Bleach

Instructions

1. Machine-wash linens with like colors according to their care instructions. Use the delicate cycle for fine linens with lace.

2. Iron linen while it is still very damp. Starch can help prevent excess creasing.

3. For particularly soiled or stained linen, wash frequently with plenty of detergent and bleach.

4. Brighten yellowed linen by dissolving a few denture-cleaning tablets in a tub of warm water. Soak the linen in this mixture for at least 20 minutes.

5. Tumble dry and iron again if necessary.