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Deep Cleaning

  • Important Tip: Read and carefully follow the furniture manufacturer's and cleaner label directions before applying any product to upholstery.
  • Deep-clean upholstered furniture every year or two, depending on the use, color, and pattern. Commercial cleaning, do-it-yourself cleaning, and foam cleaners all work.
  • Do not soak the fabric or furniture structure with upholstery cleaners.
  • Remove all soap residue to avoid attracting dirt to the clean upholstery.
  • Use a cleaning product that contains a soil retardant to prevent future staining. If in doubt, check label directions or consult a professional cleaner about soil retardants.
  • If frequent soiling is a problem, use a spray-silicon soil retardant to prevent dirt and stains from setting. If your fabric was treated at the time of manufacture or purchase (with a finish such as Teflon or Scotchgard), it is important that you use compatible products whenever cleaning the piece.
  • See spot cleaning tips on the following page.

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