Threads in old linen or cotton sheets and tablecloths get dry. They should be soaked in clear water overnight, rinsed, then soaked again to remove dirt and leftover soap. The soaking process restores some flexibility to the threads.
Threads in old linen or cotton sheets and tablecloths get dry. They should be soaked in clear water overnight, rinsed, then soaked again to remove dirt and leftover soap. The soaking process restores some flexibility to the threads.