Step 1 - Dust First: "Start by wiping down your wood placemats with a dry microfiber cloth," she advises ... now's the time to make sure that there are no stains left from prior soirées you ...

If you don’t want to add more laundry to your hamper, I recommend checking out placemats that you can wipe down after each meal. I’ve found it’s nice to have a set of fabric placemats ...