What’s better than a late after noon nap on your favorite sofa? What’s more enjoyable than reading a great book while snuggled in an overstuffed chair? Whether you are spending some quiet time alone or watching the big game with the whole gang, soft, comfortable upholstered furniture is usually the seating of choice.
Look under the cushions of a typical piece of upholstered furniture and you will usually find one or more tags.You probably don’t give them much thought, but under-standing one of them may save you hundreds or eventhousands of dollars. As with everything else in your home, upholstered furniture requires proper care and cleaning. Pollution, allergens, dander, sweat and body oils stick to fabric andspots and spills do happen. It’s best to clean these fabrics before the soil builds up and spots become permanent stains.
Fortunately, most upholstered furniture will have a tag containing cleaning recommendations. As part of this tagyou will find a cleaning code. Please note that these tags and codes are a guide to assist you in spot cleaning only. Overall cleaning should be left to the professionals at Carpet Cure. According to theInstitute of Inspection Cleaning andRestoration Certification (IICRC),professional cleaning should be doneevery 12-24 months.
Many types of fabric are to upholster furniture, but it is rare to find a tag indicating the fiber content of the fabric This can be problematic for consumers who want to know how to properly care for these fabrics. Fabrics are made from a variety of fibers, including cotton, polyester, silk, rayon, nylon, polypropylene, acetate, wool, and blends of these. Each has distinct characteristics, including specific cleaning requirements. There are countless combinations of dye methods colors and patterns. cleaning agent that works well on one fabric may cause severe damage to another. like shrinkage, browning, dye bleeding, color loss, or even fiber deterioration can occur if improper cleaning agents or methods are used, and such damage is often irreversible Cleaning recommendation tags are designed to guide the selection of proper methods to prevent bleeding, color loss shrinkage, and browning. Regardless of the label’s, it is essential to test cleaners in an inconspicuous first.
Here are the cleaning codes their meaning:-
W Spot clean only with water-based shampoo foam upholstery cleaner. Avoid over-wetting. Do not use solvents.-:
S spot clean only with a water-free dry-cleaning solvent Pretest a small, inconspicuous area before proceeding. Do not use water.
WS or SW: Spot clean with shampoo, foam from mild detergent, or dry-cleaning solvent-
X: Clean only by vacuuming or light brushing a non-metallic bristle brush. Do not use any water- or solvent-based cleaner.
When cleaning, blot immediately to remove the material. Apply spotters sparingly to avoid over-wetting. When or stains, from the outer toward the center to prevent spreading. For thorough cleaning of upholstered furniture, contact Carpet Cure. They will determine the safest and most effective cleaning method for your furniture.
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