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How to Remove a Tablecloth From a Table

Removing a tablecloth from a table usually is easy because you just lift or pull it off. Sometimes, however, things happen to the tablecloth that make it hard to remove without damaging the table's finish. Humidity and excessive heat can create a bond between the table and tablecloth that is almost permanent. Take everything off the table and wiggle the tablecloth to find out what method you should use to remove it.

Things You'll Need

  • Large spray bottle
  • Funnel
  • 2 tsp. dish detergent or 1/4 cup wood soap
  • 1 quart warm water
  • 2 soft cloths
  • Furniture polish (optional)
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Instructions

    • 1

      Check the tablecloth to see if it is stuck to the table. Lift it off if it moves freely when you pull it gently. Go to step 2 if the tablecloth is stuck.

    • 2

      Remove the spray bottle's cap. Place the funnel in the opening. Pour either dish soap or wood soap into the funnel. If your table is made from wood, the investment in wood soap will be worthwhile. Dish soap will work on a wood tabletop, however, as long as it is not left on for too long.

    • 3

      Fill the spray bottle with as much as 1 quart of warm water, remove the funnel and replace the cap. Gently shake the bottle to mix the soap and water. Extra water will not hurt the table--but you will have to work faster to prevent damage to the wood tabletop's finish if you use more.

    • 4

      Gently lift the edge of the tablecloth and peel back the first few inches. Three inches will be about as far as you can peel it without damaging the table's surface. Spray the soapy water all the way along the stuck edge where the tablecloth meets the tabletop. Let it soak in for a minute.

    • 5

      Peel another 3 inches of the tablecloth back. If the tablecloth is stuck too tightly and only an inch will release, pull it back that far and spray again. Repeat the spraying, waiting and pulling until the entire tablecloth is loose.

    • 6

      Lift the tablecloth off the table and mist the tabletop surface one more time. Use the soft cloth to wipe any remaining residue off the table's surface. If the tabletop is wood or has any type of synthetic grain, wipe following the grain.

    • 7

      If your tabletop is wood, spray it with furniture polish by holding the can between 6 and 12 inches away from the surface and moving your arm from side to side in a smooth and continuous motion.

    • 8

      Let the furniture polish rest on the surface for about a minute. Wipe the polish off with the second soft cloth, following the grain of the wood.

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