How to Clean a Cloth Place Mat

You can launder most cloth place mats in the washing machine.

Cloth place mats can be useful in terms of keeping liquids and foods off your dining room table. They also help reduce waste if used in place of disposable materials like paper towels. Another advantage of cloth place mats is they tend to be easy to clean. Clean your cloth place mats regularly to keep them sanitary and looking good.

Things You'll Need

• Washing machine
• Laundry detergent
• Dish soap
• Water

Instructions

1. Remove your place mats from the table and shake them over the trash can to remove any crumbs or debris.

2. Check the label on your particular place mats for washing instructions.

3. Wash your place mats in cold water with non-chlorine laundry detergent if the labels indicate they can be machine washed.

4. Wash the place mats by hand in a sink of warm, soapy water, if they cannot be laundered. Use a mild dish soap and gently rub the mats together to loosen any stains.

5. Lay out your cotton place mats flat in a well-ventilated area to dry.

References

• "How the Queen Cleans Everything"; Linda Cobb; 2003