- 1). Wash the polyester tablecloth in warm water, using the permanent press wash option.
- 2). Dry the tablecloth in the dryer. It should not be overcrowded or it will wrinkle. Set the dryer on the permanent press setting.
- 3). Remove the tablecloth immediately after the dryer stops. Straighten out the tablecloth with your hands and hang it over a clothesline, chair or railing so the wrinkles and creases settle, which usually takes about three or four hours. If any wrinkles or creases remain, proceed to the next step.
- 4). Turn the tablecloth on its backside on an ironing board. Lightly spray the tablecloth with water and place a pressing cloth or piece of plain cotton fabric, such as a white pillowcase, on top.
- 5). Set an iron on the synthetic fiber setting and iron out the remaining creases and wrinkles. Continue to spray the tablecloth one section at a time as you iron it. The pressing cloth or fabric should always be between the tablecloth and iron to protect the tablecloth from any damage.
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