tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6982924932060917225.post4324723037651518091..comments2023-10-09T20:40:53.980-04:00Comments on Kovels Komments | Weekly eNewsletter about Antiques and Collectibles: SPOTTING A REPROAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09315614751727976326noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6982924932060917225.post-58450342936495433502009-06-25T18:02:39.852-04:002009-06-25T18:02:39.852-04:00I collect and sell vintage tablecloths from the 10...I collect and sell vintage tablecloths from the 1040s/'50s. I've seen repros in antique malls and can always spot them because of their wider hems. Beware! To clean the old ones that I buy, I soak them overnight in powdered OxiClean dissolved in hot water. It bleaches out the organic stains (gravy, grass, wine, etc.) but not the color. It's just amazing!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6982924932060917225.post-84722354610674020052009-06-25T11:28:04.328-04:002009-06-25T11:28:04.328-04:00I am a member of the Vintage Tablecloth Lovers Clu...I am a member of the Vintage Tablecloth Lovers Club which can be found online. There are many sizes of vintage tablecloths. I am listing sizes from Elegant Table Lines From Weil & Durrse Incliding Wilendur by Michelle Hayes; most commonly sold size of 54x54,54x72,54x70,48x54,36x36,35x35,34x34,72" round, 63" round. <br />I hand soak, lay on the grass in the sun & iron my tablecloths. If there are stains, I use an overnight soak in oxyclean/Biz. Never use bleach as it weakens the fibers. If there are metallic threads in the tablecloth do not use oxyclean. JaneAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6982924932060917225.post-66956688441547049592009-06-25T08:01:39.065-04:002009-06-25T08:01:39.065-04:00I imagine it's best to handwash them in mild s...I imagine it's best to handwash them in mild soap - any suggestions how to remove stains and foldmarks? Thanks!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com