Maintaining linen

Determine the durability of the antique linen.If you feel it won't withstand a good soaking,fold it neatly in a square and baste the edges with a colorfast thread.

• In a tub of hot water and mild soap,soak the linens for a few hours.
• Check the linen, if stains are still present,repeat the soaking process again.If stains persist, try laundry detergent and bleach.Refill the tub and add white vinegar.Let your stain-free linen soak up to 20minutes.
• Drain tub,Refill with fresh water and let linen soak for 15minutes.
• Undo the basting, and remove your linen from the water when you're certain theres's no soap residue left.Lay antique linens flat to dry.Keep them away from direct sunlight.
• Iron linens when they are still quite damp, only if you intend to fold them neatly , and keep it away.When you are about to use them again, iron them on high and keep the iron dry.