Dear Heloise: How do I remove the wrinkles from a folded vinyl tablecloth that I just removed from the package? — A.K., Philadelphia
Try this and see if you have any success:
Put the vinyl tablecloth in the dryer on LOW heat for a few minutes with a couple of damp towels. Remove it and immediately smooth out any wrinkles while the tablecloth is still warm.
You can repeat this process again if you have some stubborn wrinkles. — Heloise
Note: This also works with plastic shower curtains.
Dear Heloise: I have a helpful safety hint for parents with children. If you have a small backyard pool (this also includes the inflatable type), please put either an old rubber bathtub mat or bathtub appliques on the bottom.
Pools, like tubs, can be slippery, and drowning is always a danger when children are in water. — Pam McMasters, Silver Spring, Md.
Also, DON'T leave children in a pool (even a wading pool with only a few inches of water) alone, even for a minute! —Heloise