FABRIC CARE

General Care
Spot Cleaning
Stain Removal Guide
Stain Removal Hints:
Explanation of Cleaning Codes

GENERAL FABRIC CARE
These tips for upholstered furniture care have been gathered to assist you in adding to the life of your furniture.

• Rearrange the furniture occasionally to ensure even use of the cushions and wear areas.
• Loose cushions should be reversed weekly.
• Vacuum often to remove grit that can cause abrasion.
• Caution those wearing clothing with transferable dyes. such as blue jeans, etc., that the dye could transfer onto light colored furniture.
• Ultraviolet light (sunlight) will cause fiber degeneration and color fade. Fabrics must be protected from the sun! Occasionally, dyes can fade from impurities within the air.
• Keep pets off the furniture. Pet urine and pet body oil can be difficult to remove.
• Structural weave fabrics (design created by the weave) can snag if not properly cared for. Another reason to keep pets off!

Before attempting to clean, identify your fabric and the correct cleaning method recommended by the manufacturer of your furniture. If this information isn't on the furniture itself, you may get this from your salesperson.

Regardless, always pretest any cleaner In a hidden area for colorfastness and fabric compatibility.

This guide applies only to the W and WS .coded fabrics that can be cleaned with water-based cleaners. If your fabric carries a S cleaning code. use ONLY WATER-FREE cleaning solvents.

Begin at edge of stain and work toward center. Blot, don't rub. "Feather" the edges to prevent ringing.

Clean spots and spills immediately. The longer a stain remains, the harder it is to remove, and may even become permanent.

After spot cleaning, dry quickly with a fan or hair dryer ON LOW. This will prevent ringing.

Keep a small stain small! Use of a cotton swab. dipped into the proper cleaning solution and squeezed out, will work well. The dissolved stain will wick up into the cotton swab and should not spread. (This is a good fix for small ballpoint ink marks!)

STAIN REMOVAL GUIDE
We have listed suggestions on removing spots and spills that have not blotted up successfully. Not all stains mentioned are covered by the Soil Shield Warranty but cleaning recommendations are there to help you.
Before attempting to clean, Identify your fabric and the correct cleaning method recommended by the manufacturer of your furniture. If this Information Is not on the furniture itself, you may get this from your salesperson. Regardless, always pretest any cleaner in a hidden area for colorfastness and fabric compatibility.

This guide applies only to W and WS coded fabrics that can be cleaned with water-based cleaners. If your fabric carries an S cleaning code, use ONLY WATER-FREE cleaning solvents.

• Begin at edge of stain and work toward center. Blot, don't rub. "Feather" edges to prevent ringing.
• Clean spots and spills immediately. The longer a stain remains, the harder It Is to remove, and may even become permanent.
• After spot cleaning, dry quickly with a fan or hair dryer ON LOW. This will prevent ringing.
• Distilled water is recommended when mixing cleaners with water.
• Keep a small stain small! Use of a cotton swab, dipped Into the proper cleaning solution and squeezed out, will work well. The dissolved stain will wick up into.the cotton swab and should not spread. (This is a good fix for small ballpoint Ink marks!)

STAIN REMOVAL HINTS:
BLOOD, CATSUP, CHOCOLATE, CREAM/MILK, EARTH, EXCREMENT, ICE CREAM,MAYONNAISE, MUCUS/DROOL, CHEESE, EGG, SOY SAUCE, WHITE GLUE:

• Use a solution of an enzyme cleaner (ERA, Wisk), 1 part to 30 parts distilled water, rinse by blotting with distilled water, blot to remove excess water, then dry quickly.

BERRIES, COFFEE, FRUIT JUICE, JAM/JELLY, SOFT DRINKS, CANDY, TEA, MIXED DRINKS, WINE, URINE:

• Use a solution of a mild, non-bleach detergent, 1 part to 30 parts distilled water. If some remains, use a solution of 1 part white vinegar to 3 parts distilled water. Blot to remove excess moisture, then dry quickly.

CRAYON, ASPHALT, BODY OIL, BUTTER, OIL, LIPSTICK, MAKE-UP, GRAVY, HAIR OIL,MASCARA, SHOE POLISH, SHORTENING, TAR, FELT-TIP PEN INK, VASELINE:

• Use a water-free dry cleaning solvent. May have to repeat procedure until gone. Dry quickly when stain is removed.

EXPLANATION OF CLEANING CODES
If the cleaning code is not visible on the furniture ask your salesperson to get it for you. It is important that you clean according to the instructions that the manufacturer has provided. The added stain protection, such as Soil Shield, will not change this recommendation.

W- Spot clean only with water-based shampoo or foam upholstery cleaner. Pretest for color loss and fabric compatibility. Do not over-wet. Use professional cleaning service for overall soiling

S- Spot clean only with a water-free cleaning solvent. Pretest for color loss and fabric compatibility. Do not over wet. DO NOT USE WATER. Use professional cleaning service for overall soiling.

WS- Spot clean with upholstery shampoo, foam from a mild detergent, or mild dry cleaning solvent. Pretest for color loss and fabric compatibility. Do not over wet. Use a professional cleaning service for overall soiling.