Furniture care for furniture

It is difficult to imagine modern apartments without a wonderful element of the interior - upholstered furniture, which in any room creates a homely atmosphere, a sense of comfort and peace. However, shabby armchairs are not very conducive to a pleasant conversation, and the spools on the back of the sofa are more likely to be driven into melancholy than to cheer up. To upholstery upholstered furniture for a long time retained its aesthetic appearance, silky sheen, it is necessary to carry out proper care of textiles. Furniture with fabric upholstery has its own specifics, which means it needs special care, which differs from washing plastic, cleaning wood or glass.

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Textile furniture care: care products

So that the silky sheen of the material does not lose its pristine beauty:

1. The fabric must be regularly cleaned to remove dust with a vacuum cleaner. It is advisable to carry out preventive vacuum cleaning using a special brush with a short pile.
2. Upholstery is recommended to periodically wipe with a damp (not wet) foam sponge.
3. Remove stains and other stains with a soft and dry brush, and clean stubborn stains with a mild soapy water solution. But you need to use water in limited quantities so that excess moisture does not leave stains on the fabric.

Important! To get rid of dust, use the following method:

• Wet and wring the old sheet well.
• Cover it with the entire sofa.
• Beat it with a carpet beat, a thin stick, or even a fly swatter.

Such cleaning will not raise dust, as it will remain all on the sheet. If the furniture is heavily contaminated with dust, repeat the procedure using a fresh, washed and wrung sheet.

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How to organize care for different types of textiles on furniture?

Upholstery care options vary depending on the material of the furniture. Let's consider some properties and features of materials from which upholstery of upholstered furniture can be sewn. Depending on the properties of the fabrics, choose a textile care product.

Shenill

Chenille is a very dense, durable natural fabric. The material is characterized by wear resistance and beauty. Chenill does not stretch, sits well on upholstered furniture, while spools do not form on the fabric.

Important! Chenille is made from threads and fibers, which are intertwined on a special machine, as a result of which they become inseparable.

The rules for the care of textiles on furniture are as follows:

1. This fabric cannot be washed, it is forbidden to squeeze and twist.
2. In no case, you can not bleach.
3. It is necessary to dry chenille at normal temperature (no higher than 60 C) and not use direct sunlight in this process.

Important! For upholstery of Chenille furniture, dry cleaning with hydrocarbon solvents is allowed.

Flock

Flock is a very practical material, pleasant to the touch. Upholstery from the flock does not fade, repels water and even withstands the onslaught of cat's claws.

Care Tips:

• Vacuum the fabric regularly to remove dust.
• Dust can also be removed with a sponge or soft brush.
• To prevent damage to the pile surfaces, do not use a brush for rough cleaning.
• To provide care for such textiles, if the furniture is covered with fresh greasy stains, remove them with a small amount of water and mild soap.After 2-3 minutes, erase the stain in a circular motion using a sponge or soft brush. Blot the soap suds. After processing, dry the surface. After the fabric dries a little, iron the stain with an iron through the fabric and restore the pile using a special brush.

Important! Do not scrape away dried spots or sticky pile of material, otherwise you will ruin the fabric.

Jacquard and Tapestry

Both of these varieties are hard and dense fabric made from cotton, natural silk, synthetics and mixtures thereof.

For Jacquard and tapestry upholstery, the following care is recommended:

1. Regular wet cleaning once a month. Wipe the textile sofa with a damp cloth dampened in a neutral solution.
2. Restore the pile with a soft brush.
3. Dry cleaning at home: to remove stains, use a clean, absorbent cloth, soapy water and distilled water.
4. Dry cleaning with a brush and a vacuum cleaner is allowed.
5. Jacquard covers can be washed by hand at a temperature of 40 ° C, you can not squeeze the fabric.

Important! To remove stains, do not use chlorine detergents or bleaches. Use a regular soap solution or textile detergent on water-based furniture for this purpose.

Sharmel

The fabric is 100% made up of refined high-tech fibers. This material is extremely durable and easy to care for and clean. Dry cleaning at home is recommended for this fabric.

Caring for this material requires the following rules:

• The fabric cannot be ironed.
• The material cannot be cleaned with a steamer.
• It is necessary to avoid contact of the fabric with hot water and oil, as well as sources of heat: a blanket with an electric heater, a bottle of hot water, a smoldering cigarette.
• It is impossible to scrape dried off contaminants, since the pile can be damaged.

Cloth

Use a soft bristle brush to remove dust from the fabric. If the upholstery is very dirty, dry cleaning is recommended.

Velours

For upholstery use 2 types of velor:

• Cotton.
• Woolen.

The canvas has a velvety surface and is extremely pleasant to the touch. Velor fabrics are highly practical and reliable.

Caring for this textile requires compliance with the following rules:

1. It is possible to wash and squeeze in a short mode, but the water temperature should not exceed 30 C.
2. Contamination from upholstery is eliminated by means intended for cleaning carpets and rugs.
3. Remove small dirt with a sponge dampened in soapy water.
4. Restore pile on velor fabrics with a soft brush.

Boucle

Use a soft-brushed brush to clean the boucle upholstery. To remove small impurities, use a sponge moistened with distilled water, and in case of severe impurities, dry cleaning is recommended.

Fabric Q2

The Q2 fabric is fully made from synthetic fibers and meets the highest quality requirements. Q2 fabric has the following advantages:

• Durability.
• Resistance to light.
• Color fastness.
• Teflon stain protection.
• High abrasion resistance.
• Ease of care.

Due to its properties, the fabric does not allow any dirt to enter its fibers (with the exception of indelible ink). Any dirt can be easily removed with a sponge or cloth immediately after it is formed. Periodically clean the fabric with a vacuum cleaner using a special nozzle. Carefully work on the edges of the furniture.

Important! All furniture fabrics must be chemically cleaned. Washing fabrics is not allowed. Be sure to read the product information and stain removal guide that accompanies the instructions.

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Helpful hints:

• Before using a textile detergent on furniture, test its effect on a small shred of fabric and let it dry. This will make sure that the upholstery does not deteriorate (usually a small piece of cloth is attached to the product).
• Wet cleaning with a soft foam sponge, without increased friction. To dry the upholstery, do not use an auxiliary agent (hair dryer, sun, etc.) to accelerate drying. Upholstery needs to dry naturally.
• In the event of severe contamination of the upholstery, contact professionals who will quickly and efficiently provide safe and delicate dry cleaning services.

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Caring for furniture is the key to its durability. Do not forget about it, and your favorite sofa will serve you for many years. And if you don’t have enough strength to constantly take care of upholstered furniture, you can always order or sew on your own convenient removable covers, which, when dirty, can simply be removed and washed. This is especially true if pets are present in the house.