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Furniture Essentials
Upholstery: Care + Durability
Care and Durability
To ensure our customers fully enjoy their purchase for many years to come, remember to
review the care instructions with them at the time of purchase. In addition to the enclosed
product information, you should share the following points.
•
Fluff, turn, and rotate seat cushions and back pillows regularly to allow even wear and
fading and to control welt slippage.
•
Brush or vacuum regularly.
•
Dab spills immediately with a soft white cloth dampened with distilled water (not tap
water). Test fabric cleaners first in an inconspicuous area. Do not saturate fabric with
cleaner. Pat instead of rub to avoid altering texture. Clean stain from outer edge to
prevent “circling.”
• Thorough cleaning is
recommended every 12 to 24
months. Do not wait for severe
soiling. We recommend a
professional in-home upholstery
cleaning service.
• Do not remove cushion casings
for cleaning. Unlike slipcovers,
upholstered casings are not
meant to be removed.
• For velvet upholstery, if areas of
the fabric appear to be crushed,
take a piece of the same fabric
and rub against the crushed spot.
This will help raise the pile back to
its original height.