Kitchen linens are the most essential
linens in any home. They form a vital part of any household work. As the
use of these linens is vast so is the requirement. They are widely used
for a multitude of uses and so they should be cleaned and taken good
care of. Clean and properly stored kitchen linens leaves an impression
of your own personality.
- Wash or dry-clean your linens thoroughly before storing them to
prevent mold growth. Stains will easily mold if they go unchecked.
- Soak them in warm water for better cleaning.
- Brush off any mold you find on your linens outside so the spores
do not land on fresh linen. Soak linens in bleach and water before
washing to remove any excess mold.
- Rinse linens thoroughly of all soap to prevent spotting.
- The detergents that contain bleaching agents are perfect for
white linen but should not be used for washing colored linen or else
your linen would get discolored or spotted.
- Never wash darker-colored pieces together with lighter-colored
articles - if you do, you risk spoiling both.
- Do not wring out linen before drying.
- Always launder or dry-clean linen before storing to prevent
mildew growth.
- If linen articles are stored for a long time, refold them from
time to time.
- Place linens in a cool, dark, dry closet or other area in your
house.
- Roll up linens as you store them so they keep their shape and
color.
- Store linens in cotton, linen or muslin if using a garment bag.
These natural fibers will breathe well and will not stain your
linens.
- Never use chlorine bleach to remove stains - it can damage the
fabric.
- Always launder items after treating to remove residues of the
stain and the stain remover.
- When removing a stain, place the stained area face down on a
clean paper towel or white cloth. Avoid applying the remover on the
embroidery.
- After cleaning the linens store them nicely in your cupboards or
shelves.
Care
of Kitchen Linen
