How to wash a Teflon tablecloth

No matter what fabric a tablecloth is made of, it's still susceptible to stains. Even a practical Teflon tablecloth will still need to be washed. How to wash a Teflon tablecloth properly to preserve its properties is what we'll discuss.

Step-by-step instructions

To make washing a tablecloth easier, do not remove it from the table, leave it straightened out, and then:

Use a sponge or cloth to remove spilled liquid and crumbs.
If there is dried dirt on the surface, moisten it with water or a solution of water and dishwashing liquid.
Use a wooden spatula to scrape off the soaked dirt.
Wash the tablecloth with a sponge, rinsing the sponge in clean water to remove the foam.
Wipe with a dry table towel, let dry and roll up the tablecloth.

If washing the tablecloth doesn't help, then you'll have to wash it by hand. To do this, you'll need:

dissolve powder or liquid laundry detergent in water at a temperature of no more than 40 degrees;
immerse the tablecloth in water and leave it for 20-30 minutes so that the dirt can be thoroughly soaked;
carefully wash the tablecloth with a sponge;
rinse in clean water, you can use a shower to wash off all the foam;
without wringing out the product, let the water drain;
Lay it out on a drying rack and let it dry at room temperature. Excess moisture can be removed by placing an old sheet under the tablecloth.

Features of the tablecloth

A Teflon tablecloth can be made from any fabric, such as linen, cotton, polyester or acrylic, but the top layer of such fabric is coated with Teflon.

Please note: Teflon coating is sometimes called fluoroplastic.

Thanks to this coating, the tablecloth acquires a number of properties:

does not absorb moisture, so any spilled liquid collects in a puddle;
does not absorb fat;
easy to wash and wipe clean;
maintains a bright pattern and does not fade;
"afraid" of high temperatures;
It does not tolerate exposure to sharp objects and abrasive particles, so it cannot be cleaned with powder.

Laundry detergents

Before listing the detergents you can use to wash a Teflon tablecloth, either by hand or in a washing machine, it's important to clarify their characteristics. First, they should be soap-based, and second, they shouldn't contain any unnecessary chemicals, including optical brighteners. It's best to use either soap or washing powders designed for newborns that are machine-safe.

You might ask, "How do I wash a Teflon-coated tablecloth?" After all, washing powder can ruin it. The answer is, soap and soap-based washing powder won't ruin it. On the contrary, it will regain its original rich color, making it beautiful again. A tablecloth washed this way won't be embarrassing to place on the table. So, enough philosophy! Here's a list of products that can potentially be used for hand and machine washing a Teflon tablecloth.

Laundry soap "Eared Nanny".
Atopalm baby soap.
Tobbi Kids soap powder for newborns.
Baby powder "Our mother".
Mako Clean and others.

If you have other baby soap or soap-based laundry detergent on hand, feel free to use them. If the products are of high quality and do not contain unnecessary chemicals, you will not ruin the tablecloth with them.

Is it machine washable?

People often ask: how to wash a Teflon tablecloth in an automatic washing machine? While we don't advocate this method of caring for Teflon tablecloths, as we believe two or three such washes will ruin the item, we'll still tell automatic washing machine fans how to wash them with minimal damage.

We set the most gentle washing program, for example: delicate mode, hand wash, etc.
Turn off the spin cycle.
We set the thermostat to 30-40 degrees.
Add 2/3 of the amount of machine-safe soap powder.
We start the wash and wait for the result.

Please note! When washing a new Teflon tablecloth, be prepared for it to shrink slightly, especially if it's cotton-based. Items made from expensive fabrics have extra length to accommodate this.

To summarize, it's important to note that you should only machine-wash or hand-wash a Teflon tablecloth when necessary. Despite the long lifespan claimed by manufacturers, the Teflon coating wears out and loses its properties. Treat your product with care, and it will last a long time.

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