How to Read Fabric Cleaning Codes?
It is very important to know how to read fabric cleaning codes when shopping for fabric, especially if it will be used in a high traffic area. Cleaning Codes are established by the Joint Industry Fabric Standards Committee.
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Greenhouse Fabrics provides our customers with cleaning specifications on all of our fabrics, in sample books, as well as on our website. For your convenience we have included a brief description for each cleaning code below.
DC- Dry Clean ONLY
W/S- Spot clean with an upholstery shampoo, foam from mild detergent,
or a mild dry cleaning solvent.
Do not saturate.
S- Spot clean only with a water-free dry cleaning solvent.
Do not saturate or use water.
When cleaning a spill, blot immediately to remove spilled material.
W- Spot clean only with a water based shampoo or foam upholstery cleaner.
Do not oversaturate or use solvents to spot clean.
Blot immediately to remove any spilled material.
X- Clean only by vacuuming or light brushing with a non-metallic, stiff bristle brush.
Before proceeding with any of the cleaning processes above, pretest a small inconspicuous area.
Additional Cleaning Recommendations:
- Clean spots or stains from outside to the middle of the affected area to prevent circling.
- Cushion covers should not be removed for laundering or dry cleaning.
- Hot water extraction or steam cleaning is not a recommended method of cleaning.
- Pile fabrics may require brushing with a non-metallic, stiff bristle brush to restore appearance.
- To prevent overall soiling, frequent vacuuming or light brushing with a non-metallic, stiff brush to remove dust and grime is recommended.
- For overall cleaning, we recommend contacting a professional furniture cleaning service.
For Questions, please contact your customer & fabric specialist today!
866-755-5000 / www.greenhousefabrics.com
