Cleaning & maintenance of upholstery materials

General

Upholstery materials do not require any special care beyond regular cleaning. The exception is leather, which requires periodic maintenance. In this document, we present the basic guidelines that should be followed.

Basic recommendations:

• maintaining regular cleanliness of upholstery fabrics – we recommend regular vacuuming using a vacuum cleaner with a soft attachment designed for fabric upholstery, as well as periodic cleaning with plain soapy water or a detergent specifically intended for upholstery cleaning,
• in the case of natural leather – we additionally recommend periodic conditioning/oiling of the leather,
• in the event of stains – we recommend removing them as quickly as possible (stain removal tips can be found below),
• paying attention to the risk of mechanical damage – resulting from hitting sharp furniture edges, cat play, or sharp elements in clothing (studs, snaps, etc.).

NOTE!

When soaking, the upholstery foam can be dissolved by solvents such as benzene and acetone. Therefore, the use of any solvents is not recommended. If it is necessary to use a solvent for very difficult stains, use the minimum amount possible and ensure it does not come into contact with the foam. Always follow the product supplier's instructions when using solvents.

Cleaning

Ordinary dirt (not caused by spilled liquids, etc.) should be cleaned with plain soapy water or a detergent specifically intended for upholstery cleaning.

No substances intended for other purposes should be used, as we do not know what detergents they contain or whether they may damage the upholstery fabric.

If washing or cleaning the fabric is necessary, please pay attention to the care symbols assigned to each fabric.

Removing stains

To keep the fabrics looking their best, we recommend regular hoovering with a soft nozzle designed for upholstered furniture.

General stain removal instructions

• the golden rule is to always remove the stain as quickly as possible before it soaks into the fibres,
• most stains can be removed with lukewarm water, preferably using soap or a pH-neutral dishwashing detergent,
• avoid prolonged soaking, as this could damage the underlying fabric or adhesive,
• never rub hard to remove a stain,
• always use a clean, white cotton cloth and a small amount of detergent at a time,
• first, use a white paper towel or cloth to absorb as much liquid as possible,
• if the stain dries out, the first thing you should do is suck it up as much as possible using a hoover, only then should you consider using liquid detergents,
• try to place a dry cloth or white paper towel on the underside of the fabric each time you add liquid. This will help to absorb any moisture and dirt,
• use clean, soap-free water for the final rinse.

Tips for removing stains of various origins

Cosmetics:

• remove with methanol.
  
  

Blood:

• wash off with cold water. If this does not work, add a neutral detergent.
  
  

Wax:

• pass the iron over the absorbent paper (being careful not to let the material burn by using too much heat),
• clean with turpentine,
• remove with lukewarm water containing a neutral detergent,
• alternatively, see the instructions for removing chewing gum.
  
  

Chewing gum:

• cool with ice cubes in a plastic bag or freeze the fabric,
• scrape off the surface,
• the remaining gum can be carefully removed using benzene.
  
  

Chocolate, fat and sweets:

• wash the stain with lukewarm water and a neutral detergent.
  
  

Coffee, tea and milk:

• first get rid of as much liquid as you can with absorbent paper,
  
• wash the stain with water and neutral detergent.
  
  

Grass and vegetables:

• wash with lukewarm water, optionally using a neutral detergent.
  
  

Ink:

• remove as much as possible using absorbent paper,
• clean with 20% methanol,
• then wipe with water and a neutral detergent.
  
  

Jam, syrup, fruit and juice:

• remove as much as possible with a spoon,
  
• then wash with lukewarm water and a neutral detergent.
  
  

Nail polish:

• wipe with nail polish remover,
• use acetone if the stain persists.
  
  

Oil:

• sprinkle talcum powder on the affected area and leave it to work,
• rub and carefully wipe with a cloth moistened with benzene or methanol.
  
  

Paint:

• oil-based - clean with turpentine and wipe with cold water and neutral detergent,
• water-based - wash with cold water and neutral detergent.
  
  

Shoe polish:

• carefully wipe with a cloth moistened with either benzene or methanol.

Leather cleaning