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.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

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

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.

[beachhousebingo]

on 5/27/2009 If you have invested in fine linens it is important to take good care of them. In addition not using bleach or whiteners, wash the linens separately and use a mild detergent. I would also dry on low heat and remove when they are still just a little bit damp. I've always purchased my linens from Elegant Linens and the laundering instructions are from them. I've never had any problems. Check them out at www.elegantlinenspc.com