Can Vinyl Tablecloths Be Machine Washed

Cool water wash gentle cycle.

Can vinyl tablecloths be machine washed. The wonderful thing about Oilcloth PVC Vinyl and Acrylics is that they are Wipe Clean so unlike cotton tablecloths they dont require extensive dry-cleaning. To clean vinyl dampen a clean colour-fast cloth with isopropyl alcohol to remove grease and ink stains. Always wash your tablecloths on the delicate cycle.

Ironing can be done in reverse at low temperature. The vinyl comes in different thicknesses or gauges. After washing hang the tablecloth to air dry using pants hangers with plastic clips not metal.

For best results use mild soap with damp cloth or sponge on vinyl surface of tablecloth. Washing Rules for Tablecloths. Wipe down with sponge.

Oilcloth has a cotton backing and is then treated with a PVC laminate. Extended use of vinyl and laminate tablecloths or placemats may soften some lacquer finishes on wood furniture. Wipe away food spills quickly to prevent staining.

If you wash them as we advise and let them dry naturally this will be between 4 and 5 and wed suggest avoiding tumble drying as this can increase the shrinkage to upwards of 10. Some cotton kitchen towels can be washed on medium or even hot. Hang the tablecloth to dry.

Vinyl tablecloths are easily cleaned with a damp cloth or sponge. It is imperative to read the care instructions on the packaging prior to putting the tablecloth in the machine though. This will prevent the stain from spreading.