 If you are looking to buy furniture in Atlanta and specifically looking for sofas, sectionals, chairs and ottomans, you will want to know how to clean a sofa and keep it looking brand new.
All upholstery fabrics for sofas, sectionals and chairs have a cleanability code. One of the design consultants at Intaglia Home Collection can help you locate the cleanability code when you are choosing a fabric. If you have already purchased a sofa or sectional from Intaglia, but don’t know your cleaning code we can usually walk you thru finding that information on a tag on your living room furniture or we can research your upholstery purchase in our showroom and locate the cleaning code for you.
Below are the codes for fabric upholstery, what they mean and instructions on how to clean a sofa:
S – Spot clean only with a water-free dry cleaning solvent. Pretest a small, inconspicuous area before proceeding. Do not saturate. DO NOT USE WATER. Pile fabrics may require brushing with a non-metallic, stiff bristle brush to restore appearance. Cushion covers should not be removed and dry cleaned. To prevent overall soiling, frequent vacuuming or light brushing with a non-metallic, stiff bristle brush to remove dust and grime is recommended. When cleaning a spill, blot immediately to remove spilled material. Clean spots or stains from the outside to the middle of the affected area to prevent circling. Overall cleaning by a professional furniture cleaning service only is recommended.
SW or WS – Spot clean with upholstery shampoo, foam from a mild detergent, or mild dry cleaning solvent. Pretest a small, inconspicuous area before proceeding. Do not saturate. Pile fabrics may require brushing with a non-metallic, stiff bristle brush to restore appearance. Hot water extraction or steam cleaning is not a recommended cleaning method. Cushion casings should not be removed and laundered or dry cleaned. To prevent overall soiling, frequent vacuuming or light brushing with a non-metallic, stiff bristle brush to remove dust and grime is recommended. When cleaning a spill, blot immediately to remove spilled material. Clean spots or stains from the outside to the middle of affected area to prevent circling. Use a professional cleaning service once overall soiled condition has been reached.
W – Spot clean only with water-based shampoo or foam upholstery cleaner. Pretest for color loss and fabric compatibility. Do not over wet. Use professional upholstery cleaning service for overall soiling.
X – Cleaning only by vacuuming or light brushing with a non-metallic, stiff bristle brush. DO NOT USE ANY WATER OR SOLVENT BASED CLEANER.
Following these instructions will help you enjoy your living room furniture for years to come.