Fabric: When you protect your new furniture
investment with our Comprehensive Protection Plan / Upholstered Fabric
Furniture Plan, you’ve taken the first step in keeping your upholstery looking beautiful!
There are other steps you can take to keep both new and older upholstery
looking their best – steps to help minimize wear and prevent and remove common
household stains. You’ll find these important tips in Fabric Care and Cleaning
Tips. It’s our way of reminding you that we take your home furnishings
investment seriously – and we know you do too!
Fabric Care
and Cleaning Tips:
Comprehensive Protection Plan makes it easier for you to maintain
your furniture: however, regular care and cleaning will keep all your fabric
upholstered furniture looking new longer.
Weekly vacuuming or light brushing helps to remove soil and
prevents the embedding of dirt between the fibers. Rotate and turn your
cushions after vacuuming to prevent excessive wear and soil patterns. Avoid
placing newspapers on fabric since the ink could permanently stain the fabric.
Avoid the use of dyes, acids, corrosives, paints, inks, nail polish and
removers around your furniture. Never Remove cushion covers for dry cleaning or
machine washing even though they have zippers. Keep upholstered furniture away
from direct sunlight to avoid fading. Periodic cleaning by an authorized
technician will ensure that gradual buildup of soil, perspiration and oils does
not cause permanent damage and shorten the life of your fabric upholstered
furniture.
Spot Cleaning: Know your fabric’s cleanability codes for the type of cleaner to be used and
always pretest in an inconspicuous spot.
Cleanability Codes: W, S, W/S and X
Code “W” Fabrics: Synthetic fibers (Acetate, Herculon, Nylon, Olefin, and Polyester). Use the foam only
from water based cleaning agent such a mild soap or use non solvent upholstery
cleaner.
Code “S” Fabrics: Cellulosic or protein fibers (cotton, Linen
Rayon, Silk or Wool). Other “S” coded fabrics are Acrylic, Damask, Tapestry,
Brocade, Denim, Velour, Chintz and Plaid (cotton/olefin blend). Spot clean
using a mild water-free solvent or dry cleaning product.
Code “W/S” Fabrics: Spot clean with a mild solvent,
upholstery shampoo or the foam a mild soap or detergent.
Code “X” Fabrics: Clean this type of fabric only by
vacuuming or light brushing. Do not use water-based foam or solvent based
cleaning agents of any kind.