I am publishing these methods as suggestions only and cannot be held responsible for any adverse effects on fabrics. I am merely intending to be helpful and must insist that you consult a professional upholstery cleaner and/or your supplier before carrying out any cleaning process.
(N.B. See Special instructions for printed draylon).
Remove excess spillage as quickly as possible using an absorbent cloth or paper roll.
Method A - Shampoo with a reputable upholstery cleaner
Method B - Sponge the stain with a household dry cleaning fluid, ensuring the room is well ventilated.
Method C - Sponge gently with a solution of one part white vinegar to three parts water, leave for ten minutes and then sponge with clean water, soaking up the excess with a dry absorbent cloth.
Stains: Method of Removal
Fruit Juice, Tonic Water... Method A
Vomit... Apply Method A immediately
Ink... Method B then Method A
Chocolate, Tomato Juice... Scrape off excess, then apply Method A
Blood... Sponge with cold water first then apply Method A Animal or Baby Accidents, Beer, Wine & Spirits... Apply Method A if stain has dried, apply Method C before Method A
Tea or Coffee... Method A
Gravy or Milk... Method B then Method A
Shoe Polish, Grease, Oil or Cosmetics... Apply Method B and if necessary Method A.
Chewing Gum... Apply Method B round the edges; leave for half a minute, then lift off with a blunt knife. Repeat until all removed.
Wax... Scrape off excess. Iron at a low temperature over tissue paper to remove remaining wax. Finally apply Method B.
Paint... Scrape off excess, do not allow to dry. Apply turpentine or white spirit. If unsuccessful apply Method B
Varnish... Apply turpentine or white spirit.
Should you encounter any spills please follow your sofa manufacturers guidelines. Cleaning should be undertaken by a professional upholstery cleaning company.
After working for a large credit hire company in the UK. I joined the family business in September 2007 providing branded furniture including sofas, beds and dining furniture both in our retail store in Knutsford, Cheshire and online. Bedsite.co.uk sells high quality branded furniture and beds in the UK. Bedsite.co.uk is an extension to my family's business, Allen and Appleyard Ltd which was established in 1879 providing fine quality furniture. In addition to being retailers we are able to draw on past experience as upholstery manufacturers and cabinet makers. In addition to the above I worked in sales recruitment after reading International Politics and Intelligence Studies at university. In my spare time I enjoy swimming, football (soccer) and rugby as well as the occasional trip to the gym. The reason I have started writing articles is to promote my business activities and to explain in easy to understand terminology, areas where I have gained experience.
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