Avoid placing furniture in direct sunlight.

Rotate cushions and pillows weekly to distribute wear.

Vacuum upholstery weekly using the upholstery attachment and crevice tool for your vacuum to prevent permanent fabric soiling and abrasions from crumbs, dust, etc.

Periodic cleaning by a professional upholstery cleaning service is recommended, including furniture base beneath slipcovers. Annual cleaning is suggested, but this may vary depending on use.

Do not leave spills unattended.

Always blot spills immediately with a clean, abosorbent white cloth.

In some cases, spot cleaning can cause a ring or fading. It is best to have the entire piece or cushion casing cleaned by a professional upholstery cleaning service to ensure uniform color.

To prevent possible “bleeding” of ink onto fabric, do not leave newspapers or other printed materials lying on upholstery.

To prevent overspray, take special care when using household chemicals and commercial products near your upholstery.

The codes below are industry standard cleaning codes. They indicate the correct cleaning method based on fabric content.

To determine what type of cleaning code is recommended for your upholstery, please ask your sales associate or refer to the tag on the decking of your new upholstery.

Use a professional upholstery cleaning service for general soil.

If attempting to spot clean your upholstery, use the fabric code to determine the correct type of product to use. Use caution as spot cleaning can cause a ring or fading.

Always pre-test cleaning agent in a small, inconspicuous area before proceeding.

When cleaning a spill, blot immediately to remove spilled material. Use a clean white cloth.

Clean spots or stains from the outside to the middle of the affected area to prevent rings.

Pile fabrics may require brushing with a non-metallic, stiff bristle brush to restore appearance.

Never rub or scrub a spill.

Never use strong chemicals or detergents.