Care Instructions for Oilcloth Table Protector
Care instructions for oilcloth AND table protector
Care and Stain Prevention
While our table protectors and wipe clean tablecloths are designed to be durable and easy to maintain, no material is completely stain proof. Substances such as tomato-based sauces, curry, paint, and other heavily coloured food or liquids can cause permanent staining if left in contact with the surface. As with clothing, worktops, chopping boards or Tupperware, common sense should be used wipe up spills promptly and avoid prolonged contact with strong colours. If your item becomes stained, this is not considered a fault, as the product has performed its purpose of protecting your table. Many stains can be reduced or removed with the right cleaning methods, and there are many tips available online. For example, strong natural sunlight will often fade or remove marks from tomato based sauces within a few days. If you regularly serve foods or drinks known to stain, we recommend choosing darker shades or mixed pattern designs which are more forgiving in everyday use.
The following care instructions apply to all of our wipe clean tablecloths and table protectors:
- To remove creases use an iron on a very low heat setting on the reverse (non printed side)
- Wipe clean food and beverages as soon as possible (ie do not leave food or drinks on the tablecloth over night wipe them up after dinner.)
- Wipe clean red wine, tomato based food/sauce, beetroot and curry type foods immediately to prevent stains
- Use only water to wipe clean, do not use detergents or abrasive cleaners.
- Use only a soft dish cloth do not use a scourer or abrasive cloth,
- Do not place hot plates, pans or dishes directly on the surface of the tablecloth as it can damage the surface.
- Do not machine wash
- Although not typical or common a limited number of tables may use nitro-cellulose lacquer, this type of varnish or finish is easily marked when covered with any tablecloth or table protector (infact its easily marked in daily use!), we recommend testing or checking with the manufacturer if its suitable to be used with our products. This type of table and finish is rarely found and most people do not need to worry about it.