should I prewash if using for placemats which might require laundering?
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I would prewash if I was going to use for placemats. I have used this product for purses and I pad cases, none of which will be washed, at least not dried! If you will be using the placemats, and they won't be entirely decorative, I would prewash
811159
yes they can be washed I pre-soak for about 1 hour then wash and rinse by hand you can get most of the product out and they remain soft once dry ready to use. I keep mine in a baggie labeled with the type of product I used I don't like to cross contaminate my applicators.
1959349
I wash them on warm water outside the tote but you can wash the tote as well then hang dry. Do not use fabric softner.
1605666
I use spray cleaner and paper towel. I wouldn't put this in the washing machine as I think the material may come apart.
521430
I would hand wash this item with Woolite Delicates Care Liquid Laundry Detergent
8779
I've done embroidery for over 40 years--I can't imagine why you couldn't. I love these towels, but I use them strictly for kitchen duty. I would certainly prewash them.
264336
yes. Just like washing a wool sweater. I use Woolite or some other mild laundry detergent in cold water. Put in dryer with no heat and then line dry. Looks and feels like new.
2220557
These tend to be more absorbent yet thinner. They certainly have antimicrobial properties which most washcloths don't have, so you can reuse it for a while without having to worry as much about bacteria/etc. It is also comes in a roll of 20, so unless you want to store a bunch of washcloths, it takes up less space.I'd use washcloths for something requiring a lot more force/buffering, but these can also make decent placemats.
2231065
Sure just use a mild detergent or hand soap and wash by hand only. Air dry, and your ready to go in a couple of hours or so..
373635
I looked at their website and there are laundry-use instructions, as well as other kinds of uses.Good luck.
346247
Yes. I washed and dried with no problem. Due to size of quilt I went to a laundromat.
350765
Prepping flats, prefolds, and flour sack towels are all the same. Wash with the hottest setting to help the fiber absorb more readily and spread among the cloth faster. Some people have washing in hot water more than once to get them started, for us it was just the once.
1125353
I have not had my quilt long enough to require washing. It is nice quality but being oversized I would be hesitant to put in my home washer. I would probably recommend a commercial washer on gentle cycle.
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I would wash them first, but they are perfect they have little platform they are on.
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Washable fabrics are usually best washed before use, to remove any chemical residued used in the fabric's manufacture. Being a linen tablecloth, it is likely to get a bit wrinkled in a wash load and may need a touch with an iron when dry. I used the tablecolths that I bought straight out of the package (folds and all) because they were bought and used only as table covers for our business. Washed before use or not, I would think that the folds in the tablecloth could be removed with a light ironing. If you don't own an iron, sprinkle the tablecloth lightly with water and run through your clothes dryer and that should remove the folds as well. Washable fabrics are usually best washed before use, to remove any chemical residued used in the fabric's manufacture. Being a linen tablecloth, it is likely to get a bit wrinkled in a wash load and may need a touch with an iron when dry. I used the tablecolths that I bought straight out of the package (folds and all) because they were bought and used only as table covers for our business. Washed before use or not, I would think that the folds in the tablecloth could be removed with a light ironing. If you don't own an iron, sprinkle the tablecloth lightly with water and run through your... » Read More Washable fabrics are usually best washed before use, to remove any chemical residued used in the fabric's manufacture. Being a linen tablecloth, it is likely to get a bit wrinkled in a wash load and may need a touch with an iron when dry. I used the tablecolths that I bought straight out of the package (folds and all) because they were bought and used only as table covers for our business. Washed before use or not, I would think that the folds in the tablecloth could be removed with a light ironing. If you don't own an iron, sprinkle the tablecloth lightly with water and run through your clothes dryer and that should remove the folds as well. « Show Less
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I haven't washed mine yet, but I was planning on just using warm water and Woolite. They should be fine
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I use the soap nuts and I have not experienced my clothes being dingy. I use hot water on my whites, the rest of my laundry is washed in cold water. I do get my soap nuts wet with warm water first .