| How To Care For Your Upholstered Furniture
The more you know about your upholstery fabrics and the recommended methods for cleaning them, the easier to keep them looking their best. The following symbols should serve as your primary guideline in applying any of the cleaning or spot removal methods.
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| "W" |
Consumer Alert*
To prevent overall soil, frequent vacuuming or light brushing to remove dust and grime is recommended. Spot clean, using the foam only from a water-based cleaning agent such as a mild detergent or non-solvent upholstery shampoo product. Apply foam with a soft brush in a circular motion. Vacuum dry. Pretest small area before proceeding. Use a professional furniture cleaning service when an overall soiled condition has been reached. CAUTION…** |
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Consumer Alert*
To prevent overall soil, frequent vacuuming or light brushing to remove dust and grime is recommended. Spot clean, with a mild solvent, an upholstery shampoo, or foam from a mild detergent. When using a solvent or dry cleaning product, follow instructions carefully and clean only in a well ventilated room. Avoid any product with contains Carbon Tetrachloride or other toxic materials. With either method, pretest a small area before proceeding. Use a professional furniture cleaning service when an overall soiled condition has been reached. CAUTION…**
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| "S" |
Consumer Alert*
To prevent overall soil, frequent vacuuming or light brushing to remove dust and grime is recommended. Spot clean, with a mild water-free solvent or dry cleaning product. Clean only in a well ventilated room and avoid any product containing Carbon Tetrachloride or other toxic materials. Pretest small area before proceeding. Use a professional furniture cleaning service when an overall soiled condition has been reached. CAUTION…**
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| "X" |
Consumer Alert*
Clean this fabric only by vacuuming or light brushing to prevent accumulation of dust and grime. Water-based foam cleaners or solvent-based cleaning agents or any kind may cause excessive shrinking, staining or distortion of the surface pile and, therefore, should not be used. CAUTION…**
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• THIS GUIDE was developed by professional furniture specialists, however, because of the various ways that furniture can be stained or damaged, there is no guarantee that the results will be completely successful. Use suggested methods on your own responsibility.
•• CAUTION: Never remove cushion covers for separate dry cleaning or washing even though they do have zippers. Do not use bleach at any time. The use of steam or water-based cleaners may cause excessive shrinking or staining of this particular fabric. Do not use any tumble method cleaning service as this may destroy the backing of the fabric or shrink or otherwise damage the upholstery fabric. |
