Upholstery Care Basics
You may want to ask your Salesperson about the durability of the fabric before you decide on it. Some fabrics, by their very nature, are considered less durable, while some are extremely durable. It can be confusing. Some fabrics can be stained easily, while some are more resistant. And the life and wear ability of your fabric depends on the level of use it gets in your home.
A fabric that sits in a formal living room that only gets used twice a year is probably going to wear better than that same fabric in the family room with three little kids and two dogs. Your salesperson can help you make the correct selection for whatever your needs are.
As far as stain protection is concerned, we recommend fabric protection plan. At the point of purchase (or anytime prior to delivery) have your Salesperson add this to your order. It warrants against food and drink stains, pet and human bodily fluids, along with other benefits...even on the toughest fabrics.
We also recommend that you fluff and turn your cushions and pillows (if possible) on a regular basis to keep your upholstery looking like new.
Last but not least: To prevent overall soil, don't forget to run your vacuum cleaner over your upholstered pieces when you're vacuuming the floor. The dust and dirt you see on the floor...you don't necessarily see on your sofa...but it's there...and it's VERY damaging to your new upholstery.
To further help you care for your upholstered furniture, the following is a list of fabric cleaning codes and their proper care methods:
CODE "S": Spot clean using a water-free solvent or dry cleaning product. Pretest a small area before proceeding.
CODE "S-W": Spot clean with upholstery shampoo, foam from a mild detergent, or mild dry cleaning solvent. Pretest a small, inconspicuous area before proceeding. Do not saturate. Pile fabrics may require brushing with a non-metallic, stiff bristle brush to restore appearance. Hot water extraction or stream cleaning is not a recommended cleaning method. Cushion casings should not be removed and laundered or dry cleaned. When cleaning a spill, blot immediately to remove material. Clean spots or stains from the outside to the middle to prevent circling.
CODE "W": 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 when dry. Pretest a small area before proceeding.
CODE "W-S": Spot clean with a mild solvent, an upholstery shampoo, or the foam from a mild detergent. With either method, pretest a small area before proceeding.
CODE "X": Spot clean using a mild water-free solvent or dry cleaning product. Pretest a small area before proceeding.