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.
