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How to Clean Upholstery Fabrics

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Posted: 2008-01-10 14:00:02


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The furniture industry has developed codes for cleaning upholstery fabrics. You'll find the code on the piece of furniture and on sample fabric swatches.
  • W:Clean the fabric with a water-based product such as foam from a mild detergent or nonsolvent upholstery shampoo.
  • S: Clean the fabric with a solvent-based cleaner.
  • WS: Clean the fabric with a nonsolvent or solvent-based cleaning product.
  • X: Have the fabric professionally dry cleaned.




Reprinted with Permission of Hearst Communications, Inc. Originally Published: http://www.goodhousekeeping.com/syndication/clean-upholstery-fabrics-synd

2007-12-11 15:18:40

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