Our Greatest Adversary!
Here
at The Linen Boutique, we know a lot about laundry stains (probably more than
we'd like). We've spent alot of time learning how to combat these
stains, using various products and techniques. We're kind of like linen super
heroes, and one of our jobs is to save inventory by fighting stains. :) And who
is our biggest foe? When we first started out, we thought it would be chocolate
fountains, red wine, ink, etc. And while they are all worthy adversaries, our
biggest stain villain has got to be...dramatic pause...candle wax.
It's the worst!! When we get linens back covered with wax, we know we're in for
a lot of work (and generally a lot of disappointment). The majority of the wax
itself can be peeled off but the residue it leaves behind is very damaging. So,
here are the steps we take to remove it. Sometimes it works, and sometimes it
doesn't.
1. Pop that bad boy in the freezer. Freezing the linen makes it much
easier to scrape the wax off. The more you can get off in this step, the less
you have to deal with later. Use a butter knife (or any dull scraping tool) to
remove as much wax as possible.
2. Place a brown paper bag over the stain and iron it. Cut a piece off a
brown paper bag and place it over the wax stain. Set your iron to the
highest/hottest fabric-safe setting and iron over the paper bag. The wax
residue will transfer to the paper bag as you are ironing. Continue to do this
with new clean pieces of the brown paper bag until no more residue transfers to
the paper. (we've also tried this method using wax paper, but we've found the
paper bag to be more effective)
3.
Steam it! If
you own a high efficiency washer, set it to the steam cycle and wash that
linen! WARNING: Make sure this setting is safe for your fabric. We only use the
steam cycle on our polyester linens - this would be harmful to a delicate
fabric.
For tough wax stains, we have to repeat this last step SEVERAL times, and
sometimes the stain is permanent, hence the reason that candle wax creates our
biggest stain problem.
Tip: Candles on our tablecloths should be contained, and that candles should be
snuffed out and not blown out, to prevent wax from being blown on to the table.
We charging fees if the linen is damaged with candle stains. We understand that things
get spilled on tables and we do expect a certain amount of damage, but candle
wax stains generally mean that the linens are permanently damaged and we will
never be able to rent them again.
SO, to prevent us from having to charge this fee, we ask that our clients do
all they can to prevent wax from being spilled on to the tablecloths. It ends
up saving us time and saving our customers money!
The Linen Boutique : tel contact: 493-4882 email: allaboutfuntt@gmail.com
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Tuesday 19 March 2013
Monday 4 March 2013
March 2013- Special Offer
It's time to announce this month's special: FREE table runners! That's right! Reserve ANY in-stock tablecloth with us and receive a FREE table runner with each tablecloth! This special can be used for ANY rental date in 2013 - we just need your contract and deposit by the end of this month. Contact us today to take advantage of this great deal!
Tel: 1 (868) 493-4883
Monday 21 January 2013
New Inventory: Apple Green Chair Sashes &Table Runners
New Inventory:
Just got some new inventory in today! Apple Green Chair Sashes & Table Runners
These
linens are perfect for Weddings or any other special event.
Apple Green can be paired with Turquoise, black & White Damask or purple : check out our Colour inspiration ideas below.
Apple Green can be paired with Turquoise, black & White Damask or purple : check out our Colour inspiration ideas below.
Contact us today if you're interested in reserving linens for your special event!
Email: allaboutfuntt@gmail.com or call: l (868) 493-4882
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Thursday 17 January 2013
New Inventory: Black & White Damask Table Runners
New Inventory: Black & White Damask Table Runners
We got some awesome new inventory: 12 x 108" Table Runners
With delicate crinkles exuberating all over the surface, it adds a little sophistication to your decor.
One of the trends now is the Damask Linen….
If you are planning on having a modern wedding, this look would be great for you. Remember however, to use the Damask Linen very subtle since it can be an overpowering element that can break your decor making it look to busy. You can use the Damask Linen for instance on the Cake Table as shown on the Inspiration Board, and you can also use it at your Gifts Table or Sign in Table. If you would like to add some of the damask you can do so, by using a damask runner on top of the Green colour linen.
I love this Peridot & Black Wedding Inspiration Board!
It can also be combined with Pink, Yellow and Turquoise for an added impact. Check out the inspiration board pics below:
Contact us today if you're interested in getting more information about our new linens: 1 (868) 493-4882 or email: allaboutfuntt@gmail.com
Tuesday 15 January 2013
New Inventory: Turquoise Overlays
New
Inventory: Turquoise Table Overlays!
We've got some awesome new inventory:
90 x 90" Square Satin Table Overlays! This is one of our favorite linen
colours. We can't wait to see these in action!
Combine them with our Turquoise Chair
Sashes, or for added impact use any of the following colour combinations:
Contact us today if you're interesting in getting more
information about our New Linen items. Email allaboutfuntt@gmail.com or call 1
(868) 493-4882.
Tuesday 8 January 2013
Baby Boom
Is it just us, or does it seem as though, lots of couples are about to welcome new bundles of joys?
One of our favourite types of events is baby showers- I mean where else can you really go all out an do Super Cute......
One of our favourite types of events is baby showers- I mean where else can you really go all out an do Super Cute......
Friday 4 January 2013
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