Dumb question about tableclothes

[gummybear]

I am not asking on FB because some of my guests are FB friends and I do not want them to disapprove of the answer.

I bought a new tablecloth and napkins for my table. Do I wash them before? Just iron? Toss them in the dryer to release wrinkles?

Iron is the least appealing.

[1confused1]

Lol tableclothes

I would wash everything

[pegasuskat]

I wouldn't wash, things always look better and brighter to me before the first wash. I'd throw in the dryer for wrinkles, and then iron if any are left.

[LeggsBenedict]

I would wash so I didnt have to iron.

[fluffernutter]

I'm picturing a table wearing pants and a shirt. I think I'm slaphappy at this point. IS IT TIME TO GO HOME?

[gummybear]

Nov 25, 2015 14:14:24 GMT -5 1confused1 said:

Lol tableclothes

I would wash everything

It's tablecloths isn't it?
I was conflicted. I chose wrong. 

[sunshineandpinot]

I would wash and dry everything. I loathe ironing so as soon as it's dry I would pull from dryer and lay over my table. I would also fold the napkins right from the dyer and hopefully avoid wrinkled.

You might be able to get away with not washing the tablecloth but I would probably wash the napkins.

[1confused1]

Nov 25, 2015 14:16:37 GMT -5 gummybear said:

Nov 25, 2015 14:14:24 GMT -5 1confused1 said:

Lol tableclothes

I would wash everything

It's tablecloths isn't it?
I was conflicted. I chose wrong. 

Yes, but the picture I have in my head of a table in clothes made me laugh, so thanks!

[Deleted]

I would wash everything and then iron...I know, I know. I only iron them for the holidays so I can manage dealing with it a few times a year.

[FastHands]

Nov 25, 2015 14:58:35 GMT -5 1confused1 said:

Nov 25, 2015 14:16:37 GMT -5 gummybear said:

It's tablecloths isn't it?
I was conflicted. I chose wrong. 

Yes, but the picture I have in my head of a table in clothes made me laugh, so thanks!

I was picturing leggings for the legs, myself.

OP, I wouldn't wash shit. But I am so far from proper.

[AHappierHour]

I would throw them in the dryer with a damp towel.

[moolarkey]

Put your time in to something else. If there are fold wrinkle then either put in the dry with a damp (clean) towel and dry as that will take out the wrinkles and you won't need to iron. Put it on the table. Napkins probably won't need anything, just put them on the table.

[thejen626]

I put mine in the dryer with a wet towel the day before, then lay on the table. Overnight they magically de-wrinkle

[lilac05]

Don't wash them. They'll fade, and depending on the fabric, they'll still need ironing.

Throwing them in the dryer with a damp towel would probably be good.

In reality, I'd set the table before everyone arrived. I'd strategically place items to cover wrinkles, and hope that once plates are removed, people are too distracted by the delicious foods and full bellies to notice or care.

[icedcoffee]

I'd just iron even though ironing stinks.

[dexteroni]

I would wash it for sure. Anything that comes near food gets washed. I would hope like hell it didn't need ironing, though. I'm not vehemently anti-ironing like so many people here seem to be, but ironing a tablecloth effectively on a normal sized ironing board is a pain in the ass.

[gerberdaisy]

i washed and ironed, was a pain in the ass and still doesn't look perfect.

[hisno1girl]

Wash it. It's might have that funny "new" smell.

A soon as the dryer cycle is done, toss it on the table.