Irish Linen Care Reminders

Always dry linen naturally, never tumble dry. While still damp, roll the linen and place in a plastic bag in the refrigerator for minimum of 2 hours. Then steam iron on high temperature. Iron any monograms or decorations on the reverse side. The result will be silky smooth linen.

With a minimum amount of proper care, the natural beauty of linen is easily maintained. Linen is the strongest natural fiber known to man and of all the textiles fibers, is the one which washes best. Irish Linen often becomes a family heirloom as it wears extremely well and is able to maintain its special qualities throughout its long life. The more linen is washed the softer and more luminous it becomes. Provided a few simple rules are followed, your Irish linen will remain in pristine condition for years, through normal household use.

Linen increases in strength when wet, which is why it stands up to the rough and tumble of repeated laundering so well. We recommend using LeBlanc Linen Wash to keep your Irish Linens looking beautiful. This premium cold-water cleanser is tested and proven to be the safest cleaner and stain remover in the home textile industry. Please avoid using bleach or O.B.A. detergents on your linen because it can significantly degrade and weaken fibers and will detract from the appearance of the subtle white linen damask pattern.

LeBlanc Linen Wash

LeBlanc Linen Wash is a specially formulated cleaning solution for laundering your fine Irish Linens. Gentle, neutral pH-balanced formula contains no bleach and can be used on all natural fibers, synthetics and blends. All LeBlanc products are low sudsing and safe for use in HE machines. The concentrated formula allows each 64 ounce bottle to clean 32 loads.

Whether caring for new linen or restoring an older piece, LeBlanc Linen Wash has been tested to remove tough stains like red wine, lipstick, jam, fruit juice, coffee, tea, chocolate, cola, ink, grease, blood, oil, yellow age stains and many more stains without the use of bleach, caustics or phosphates. LeBlanc Linen Wash is the ideal stain remover and it is not tested on animals.

Linen Wash Available scents:

Original - With a subtle floral jasmine scent, this will leave your linens feeling clean and refreshed
Fragrance Free - Perfect for those with sensitive skin or allergies
Blue Violet - Subtly crisp violet scent
Lavender Lady - A classic scent for linens
Summer Verbena - A vigorous citrus scent combining lemons and flower petals
Portfolio - an elegant fragrance featuring a blend of classic woods & orange blossom with hints of amber & vanilla
Children's - Formulated for fine baby bed and bath linens; allergen free

Washing-

To use Linen Wash, soak items in cool water. Apply a few drops of Linen Wash on stains and gently rub into the fabric. Follow by soaking items in a Linen Wash solution (approximately ¼ cup per medium load or one capful per basin) for 20 minutes, and then wash in cold water by hand or machine. Tough stains may require overnight soaking.

Drying-

Never tumble dry linen as this can over-dry the fibers and make it more difficult to iron. Always iron linen when damp, first on the wrong side to eliminate creases and then on the right side if you wish to enhance the fabric’s natural sheen. There is no need to use starch except perhaps for the finest linens, for linen has built-in crispness. If the linen has already dried out before ironing, use a water spray to re-dampen it. A good steam iron will work best on linen.

Storing-

Irish Linen is naturally mothproof safely stored under normal conditions. Slatted shelves will allow air to circulate. Avoid cupboards with heating pipes running through them or cedar line chests, as these can discolor the linen. If by mischance it does become discolored, wash as soon as possible and dry in the sun to whiten again. Whenever possible, store linen articles without folding. Linen tablecloths store best rolled.

Remember that you do not have to save your Irish Linen for only those “Special” occasions. At Local Embroidery, we believe that every day is a gift from the Lord which should be treasured. Enjoy your beautiful Irish Linen daily, knowing that it thrives on regular use and regular laundering!