Features of water-repellent tablecloths

Tablecloths are essential to protect table surfaces from all kinds of stains and damage, but they need to be washed and replaced quite often. To make life easier for themselves, many purchase water-repellent models, for the manufacture of which dense high-quality materials are used. They are easy to clean, do not need to be washed too often, and the surface does not deteriorate from tea, coffee, juice and even grease stains.

Water-repellent tablecloths are in demand, as they have many positive qualities, including:

• repulsion of any liquids;
• ease of use, since the models do not wrinkle;
• long-term preservation of the original appearance;
• no fading and rubbing;
• the ability to wash in a washing machine using a delicate mode;
• a variety of designs, shapes and decoration elements.

Manufacturers delight with a large selection of various tablecloths that can repel liquids. To choose what is right for you, you need to consider all the options... In appearance and their qualities, the models are divided into several groups.

The main thing in moisture-resistant textile tablecloths for the kitchen is impregnation. The coating does not allow drinks to be absorbed into the fabric, so products with stain-resistant impregnation retain their attractive appearance and decent quality. To do this, you just need to wipe them. Various materials are used in production, the most popular of which are several options.

Made by weaving fibers that effectively repel liquid. The base can be materials such as cotton and linen, which are coated with a layer of Teflon.

Such tablecloths absorb absolutely nothing, and if they are available, you can not be afraid of greasy and coloring spots, which in this case do not require immediate removal. The material is resistant to high temperatures, so you can put hot dishes on the tablecloth. Moreover, even a cigarette ash accidentally falling on it will not burn it.

But there is a small drawback: the coating is not environmentally friendly, since it is based on chemical compounds.

Ideal since well repels all dirt. If you have them, you just need to wipe the tablecloth with a damp cloth. Products are washed without problems, will not become pale and retain an attractive appearance for a long time. Acrylic tablecloths have a shiny surface, making them suitable for special occasions.

They easily tolerate the highest temperatures, you can put hot dishes and even a frying pan on them. They can be ironed from the inside out. The product does not react to solvents. Tablecloths with acrylics have an adequate price and a large assortment.

Their negative quality is the possibility of cracking the product over time, but the owner will face this problem only after several years of use.

An excellent material that is incapable of wrinkling and deforming. Ideal for those who do not enjoy ironing. Tablecloths with such a coating are dense and durable, they will not fade and rub. They are able to fit into any interior and become a real decoration of the table.

There is also a drawback - the products are highly flammable, they do not tolerate high temperatures well and can melt under hot dishes.... If a spark hits them, they easily flare up, therefore they are rarely used for a festive table on which there are candles.

Impregnated tablecloths can be made from the following fabrics:

• synthetic (acrylic, polyester, teflon);
• blended (with synthetic and natural fibers);
• natural (linen, cotton, jacquard).

When choosing a shape, it is necessary to take into account the type of tabletop, as it must match the geometry of the table. There are the following popular tablecloth shapes:

• oval models are a worthy option for oval tables, you just need to choose them in such a way that the drapery is evenly distributed;

• for rectangular tables there are rectangular tablecloths, they also look great on oval tabletops;

• round products are used for round tables;

• square models are used for round and square tabletops, they can be laid in a straight way or diagonally.

And also manufacturers offer runners - tracks used as a decorative element over the main product.

The market offers a wide variety of models - both everyday and holiday... A wide color palette gives people the opportunity to choose exactly what suits their interior. On sale you can see black, white and beige tablecloths, as well as red and burgundy items for special occasions. There are also tablecloths in other colors.

Models can be monochromatic or have any patterns and images. Flowers, landscapes and other attractive paintings can be seen on the tablecloths. They can be smooth or textured.

Since stain-resistant tablecloths are in demand, there are many manufacturers that offer customers a wide range of choices. Let's consider the most popular ones.

• Friedola - a company from Germany, offering a large assortment of table linens made on a fabric and oilcloth basis. The products are of adequate value.

• TOWA offers high quality Japanese lace tablecloths with excellent detailing of image elements. Waterproof products drape well, will not cake, and dirt can be easily washed off.

• Arya products from Turkey are extremely durable and machine washable. There are tablecloths of various prices, they are made of quality materials.

• DO'n'CO Is another Turkish manufacturer that makes spectacular canvases using 100% polyester.

• "Mogotex" - an ideal option for those who need to buy a beautiful and bright tablecloth that will last a long time.

And also there are other brands of France, Italy, Spain, Belarus and other countries... Spanish, Italian, Belarusian canvases are highly valued, are of decent quality and can boast of an acceptable price.

The main criterion for choosing a tablecloth is its purpose. For festive and solemn moments, an effective and bright canvas is selected, which will complement the style of the holiday and make it magical. For everyday dinners and tea drinking, you can purchase a not too flashy model, unobtrusively merging with the interior design.

To choose the appropriate option, you need to carry out the following manipulations:

• measure the table with a tape measure;
• add 300 mm of margin on each side, since the edges of the canvas should hang slightly;
• the measurement results add up, which will be the appropriate size of the tablecloth.

To effectively and efficiently clean a water-repellent tablecloth, you need to start cleaning with a damp cloth. By removing most of the dirt in this way, you can maintain the integrity of the outer layer of the canvas without spoiling the design and outline.

Products can be washed either by hand or with a washing machine. In any case, there are a few rules to keep in mind.

• For washing by hand, the tablecloth is soaked in warm water, the temperature of which should be about 40 degrees (not higher).
• You can use laundry soap or liquid detergent.
• During washing in the machine, use the delicate mode, and turn off the spin function.
• These items must not be tumble dried.
• When washing by hand, you need to handle the linen carefully and carefully so that no creases appear.
• It is not recommended to wring out and twist the coated tablecloths, as such actions can ruin them.
• Before drying the canvas, you should carefully shake it out over the bathtub to get rid of excess moisture and straighten the folds.
• Drying should be carried out in natural conditions, it is necessary to abandon heating devices.

If greasy stains appear on the tablecloth, you can get rid of them right on the tabletop. For this, a sponge lathered with laundry soap is used. If the contamination is too strong, it is worth using a detergent, the foam of which is applied to the dirty area. The remnants of the product are removed with a clean cloth, and then the surface is gently wiped with a cloth.

If the waterproof kitchen product has old stains or dried pieces of food, you need to make them softer with water or soapy foam, and then gently scrape off with a spatula, without damaging the top layer of the canvas.

If available on the tablecloth puddles of dirty water it is worth blotting them with a dry sponge or cloth.Such care will preserve the integrity of the product and will not spoil the beautiful pattern.

It is better not to iron such items. If the care of the tablecloth is correct, it will not wrinkle. If, for any reason, the fabric has become wrinkled, and it is necessary to smooth out the resulting creases, it is worth ironing from the wrong side using the minimum temperature regime.