Fabric Care

General Fabric Care

Occasional light dusting or vacuuming will help prevent soil accumulation. The following cleaning codes can be found on our fabric swatches as a guide to cleaning techniques.

Code S:
Clean this fabric with pure solvents (Petroleum Distillate-Based products). Professional dry cleaning is recommended. CAUTION: Use of water-based or detergent-based solvent cleaners may cause excessive shrinking. Water stains may become permanent and unable to be removed with solvent cleaning agents. To prevent overall soil, frequent vacuuming or light brushing to remove dust and grime is recommended.

Code W:
Clean this fabric with water-based cleaning agents or water-based foam to remove overall soil. Many household cleaning agents are harmful to color and life of a fabric. Professional dry cleaning is recommended. To prevent overall soil, frequent vacuuming or light brushing to remove dust and grime is recommended.

Code SW:
Clean this fabric with water-based cleaning agents, foam or pure solvents (Petroleum Distillate-Based products). Professional dry cleaning is recommended. To prevent overall soil, frequent vacuuming or light brushing to remove dust and grime is recommended.

Code X:
Clean fabric only by vacuuming or light brushing to prevent accumulation of dust or grime. Water-based foam or solvent-based cleaning agents of any kind may cause excessive shrinking or fading.

The above codes are intended only as a guide; we recommend professional cleaning for all upholstery fabrics.

Inside Out Fabric Care

General Cleaning For Inside Out Perfomance Fabrics

Because dust and dirt cause fabric to wear faster, we recommend vacuuming regularly with an upholstery attachment.

 

• Flip, rotate and fluff removable cushions regularly to ensure even wear and increase longevity.
• An annual professional cleaning will keep your upholstered furniture looking its best.
• Maintenance requires promptly treating spots and stains and should include routine, on-going care which reduces soil build-up on a fabric’s surface.
• Do not rub or brush excessively or you may cause fuzzing.

 

Spot Cleaning With Soap & Water – For Everyday Messes

The spot cleaning method of stain removal can be used for most light to medium stains.

 

1. Before spot cleaning, blot up liquids on the surface with a clean, soft towel and brush off any loose dirt.
2. Prepare a cleaning solution of 1/4 tsp mild, enzyme detergent, such as standard dishwashing liquid, per 1 cup of lukewarm water.
3. Apply the cleaning solution using a misting spray bottle.
4. Work the solution into the affected area by lightly scrubbing the area with a sponge or soft bristle brush. Make sure to work from the outside of the stain inward so as not to spread the stain and rinse your sponge or brush frequently.
5. Allow cleaning solution to soak into the fabric.
6. Rinse thoroughly to remove all soap residues, as residues will attract dirt. Blot excess moisture with a clean, soft towel or sponge.
7. Repeat steps 3-6 as needed.
8. Allow fabric to air dry.

 

Spot Cleaning With Bleach – For Stubborn Or Excessive Stains

 

1. Remove any loose debris and blot the stain.
2. Prepare a bleach based cleaning solution : Bleach should be diluted with water on a 1:4 ratio.
3. Apply the bleach based cleaning solution using a misting spray bottle and allow for the solution to soak into vfabric.
4. Work the solution into the affected area by lightly scrubbing the area with a sponge or soft bristle brush. Make sure to work from the outside of the stain inward so as not to spread the stain and rinse your sponge or brush frequently.
5. Blot and thoroughly rinse fabric with water until the stain is cleaned. *Make sure that all bleach is rinsed off of the surface of the fabric*
6. Allow fabric to air dry.