Benson Mills Plastic Tablecloth Protector Reviews Summary

Durability

Pros:

• "These clear Benson Mills tablecloths are incredibly durable - far exceeding expectations."
• "The quality of the material seems pretty durable."
• "This the second one we have purchased. I use it to turn my dining room into 'craft world' while protecting our table. It is a very thick, sturdy plastic."
• "So far this is holding up good it's much thicker & stronger than the last one I had."
• "Very sturdy; should last a long time."
• "The plastic is good quality and has withstood the high traffic it receives from 5 of my 6 children!"
• "This is the best tablecloth protector I have bought so far. The plastic is much thicker than other ones I have purchased."

Cons:

• "The creases from being folded were awful. I put it on the table and waited weeks to see if they would come out. They never did."
• "The only downside is that the plastic tablecloth slides easily, so we have to adjust the position after every meal to re-center it."
• "The folds created in the manufactures packaging will not relax, creating ridges as much as 1/4 inch high over the entire table 'cloth.'"
• "I wish I had bought a different brand."
• "Not nearly as thick as I had hoped."
• "The product was folded in its packaging. The wrinkles in the plastic table cloth were substantial and did not change to become flat."
• "The creases in the tablecloth aren't going away."

Appearance

Pros:

• "Looks nice on my table over the tablecloth."
• "I am very pleased with my new clear plastic tablecloth protector."
• "And we can still see its beauty through the plastic."
• "Nice cloth! Crystal clear with a neat edging all around...lays flat to show charts/pictures/decorative tablecloths underneath."
• "It's an excellent cover, crystal clear and thick enough to stay put."
• "I have a beautiful wood table and hated covering it up with table clothes but was concerned about how cheap a clear plastic table cloth would look. it is perfect."
• "I love how clear this table cover is."

Cons:

• "The plastic is so molded to the folds that I can't even place a cup on it without the cup tipping."
• "It is also easy to clean but I've had mine for a year and already the edges are cracking, making the corners scratchy and hard."
• "The material is fine, but it comes tightly folded in a rectangular package and these folds are permanent."
• "Disappointing that it has white stitching around the edge."
• "The creases due to the folds hasn’t gone smooth yet which makes it look ugly and untidy."
• "This table cover was dirty and had pink paint and hairs all over it."
• "Wrinkles in plastic from being folded in packaging won't come out."

Practicality

Pros:

• "It's easy to clean, protects your tablecloths from stains, and protects your table from the damage of everyday use--what more can you ask for?"
• "Great value for the price."
• "The edges have a trim, so it looks ok, not just a plain piece of plastic."
• "The creases come out easily with the use of a hairdryer set to 'high'."
• "This plastic tablecloth cover is thick and protective, and it’s easy to wipe clean and heavy enough to stay in place."
• "Very good quality I use Clorox wipes to clean it after meals."
• "Easy to clean. Purchased to put over our seasonal table cloths in an attempt to keep them clean."

Cons:

• "The adhesive from the tape and stickers doesn't clean off very well."
• "The plastic is so molded to the folds that I can't even place a cup on it without the cup tipping."
• "It is also easy to clean but I've had mine for a year and already the edges are cracking, making the corners scratchy and hard."
• "Quality of the product seems fine, but it arrived wrapped in a tissue paper and coated in a dusty white powder."
• "Impossible to get the wrinkles out. Would have been perfect if the folds weren't so hard."
• "Spread the tablecloth on the table over a month ago. Creases were EXTREMELY apparent! After daily wiping down and smoothing out, with a warm dish towel--the creases are STILL there."
• "It's too thin and easily deforms under warm or large containers."