Leather and Fabric Care Tips

Fabric Care Tips

There are steps that you can take to keep your new upholstery looking it's best-steps to help minimize wear and prevent and remove common household stains. Regular care and cleaning will keep all of your fabric upholstered furniture looking new longer.

1. Weekly vacuuming or light brushing helps to remove soil and prevents the embedding of dirt between the fibers.
   
2. Rotate and turn your cushions after vacuuming to prevent excessive wear and soil patterns.
   
3. Avoid placing newspapers on fabric since the ink could permanently stain the fabric.
   
4. Avoid the use of dyes, acids, corrosives, paints, inks, nail polish and removers around your furniture.
   
5. Never remove cushion covers for dry cleaning or machine-washing even though they have zippers.
   
6. Keep upholstered furniture away from direct sunlight to avoid fading.
   
7. 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.
   
8. Spot Cleaning: Know your fabrics cleanability code for the type of cleaner to be used and always pretest in an inconspicuous spot.
   
9. Clean up spills promptly.
   
10. Clean and vacuum your furniture regularly.
    
11. Contract the service of a professional cleaner periodically.

Leather Care Tips

When maintain leather has an incredible life expectancy. Most experts rate leather to last at least four times longer than fabric. Leather is non-allergenic. All of the dust particles can be fully removed thus making it perfect for dust sensitive people. Leather maintains room temperature until it comes in contact with your skin. Then it adjusts to your temperature. It is naturally comfortable. Leather is a prestige item, and always is symbolic with quality.

1. Try to maintain at least two feet between your furniture and heating sources. Prolonged exposure to heat vents or radiators can cause your leather to dry out.
   
2. Avoid placing your furniture in direct sunlight. All materials will fade over time when placed in direct sunlight.
   
3. Never use any harsh chemicals on your leather! Keep materials like fingernail polish. Paint, bleach, nail polish remover and household cleaners away from your leather.
   
4. Dust your leather regularly as you would other items in the room. Dampen a soft cloth with the Leather Soft Cleaner and wipe the surface of the leather. You may also use the soft brush attachment of your vacuum. Unlike textile, you can fully remove dust from the leathers surface, making it ideal for dust sensitive people. On Nubucks, use the Nubuck clothes from Leather Master.
   

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