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Product Care Details

Cleaning Codes

Musecraft cleaning codes are stated on labels affixed to the back of every swatch. 

 S

Use Solvent Cleaner. Spot clean this fabric with mild water-free dry-cleaning solvent available in local stores. Use sparingly in a well-ventilated room with no sparks or flame in the room.

Caution

Use of water-based solvent cleaners may cause spotting and/or excessive shrinking.
Solvent cleaning agents will not remove water stains.

 W

 Use Water-Based Cleaner. Spot clean this fabric with the foam only of a water-based cleaning agent such as a mild detergent or commercial upholstery shampoo. Use sparingly. Avoid overwetting.
 WS 

Use Water-Based or Solvent Cleaner. Spot clean this fabric with a dry-cleaning solvent, mild detergent foam or upholstery shampoo, depending on the stain.
 DC

Dry clean only.

 

Musecraft advises that if at any time you are not sure of the nature of the stain, or you have a delicate fabric on your upholstered piece, that you seek the advice of a professional cleaner.

Fabric Care

Please read the fabric cleaning codes on the previous page for applicable instructions before proceeding with any of the following helpful hints.
  1. Blot (do not rub) liquid spills immediately.
  2. Pick up (do not wipe or rub) semi-solid spills (such as butter) immediately, carefully using the edge of a knife.
  3. Not sure what caused a spot? Try clean, cool water first. Do not start out with hot water, which will set blood and other substances. Do not start out with detergents or solvents that may remove fabric color.
  4. Before using any cleaning agent, test a small amount on a hidden area of the fabric to be sure it is color fast.
If cool water does not remove the spot, try the appropriate solution
listed below:
  • Diluted ammonia or hydrogen peroxide: 1 tablespoon of household ammonia or peroxide to 1 cup of cold water.
  • Diluted detergent: 1 teaspoon mild laundry detergent to 1 cup of lukewarm water.
  • Diluted bleach: 1 tablespoon liquid bleach to 1 cup of cold water.

Alcoholic beverages

Sponge promptly with cool water. If spot remains, gently work in undiluted liquid detergent. Rinse with cool water. If stain remains, sponge with rubbing alcohol after testing a small area of the fabric for colourfastness. For tested colourfast fabrics, you may use diluted chlorine bleach or hydrogen peroxide to remove any traces of the stain.

Blood

Sponge promptly with cool water. Remove any traces of the spot by sponging with hydrogen peroxide or diluted chlorine bleach. If bloodstain has been ‘set’ by heat, it may be impossible to remove without professional help.

Minimizing wear and preventing stains

  • Keep upholstered furniture away from direct sunlight.

  • Rotate furniture in the room to redistribute wear patterns.

  • Keep flowers and foliage from contact with upholstery.

  • Rotate cushions and pillows weekly to redistribute wear.

  • Vacuum upholstered pieces weekly with crevice tool extension to prevent abrasion from crumbs, dust, etc.

  • Do not leave newspapers or other printed materials lying on upholstery.

  • Take special care with cigarettes, candles, etc. around upholstered pieces.

  • Take special care to avoid damage from possible splashes or spills when using household products such as nail polish remover near upholstery.

  • Cover or remove upholstered pieces when working with paint, bleach, or other detrimental commercial products in the home.