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Leather & Upholstery Care

Care & Clearning of Upholstery

To successfully clean fabric, it is important to determine the type of fabric and the recommended cleaning code. This information can be found on the tag attached to the furniture. Universal cleaning codes are as follows:
    W: Use a water-based cleaning agent or foam.
    DC: Dry Clean Only.
    E: Use the Millennium Leather Care Kit.
    N: Use the Millennium Leather Care Kit.
    S: Use a mild dry-cleaning agent. Do not saturate. Do NOT use water. pile fabrics may require brushing to restore appearance. Cushion covers should not be removed and dry-cleaned.
    SW: Spot clean with upholstery shampoo, foam from a mild detergent, or mild dry-cleaning solvent. Do not saturate with liquid. pile fabrics may require brushing to restore appearance. Cushion covers should not be removed and dry-cleaned.
    * W: Clean only with water-based shampoo or upholstery cleaner. Do not over-wet. Do not use solvents to spot clean. pile fabrics may require brushing to restore appearance. Cushion covers should not be removed and laundered.
    WS: Either water-based cleaning agent, a dry-cleaning solvent or foam type cleaner may be used.
    X: Do not use a foam or liquid cleaner of any type. Vacuum or brush lightly only to remove soil.
For any type of cleaning, we recommend that a professional upholstery cleaner be contacted.

Care & Cleaning of Leather

Leather is a natural material which, when properly cared for, will maintain its beauty and appearance for many years. It is also the easiest to care for of all upholstery materials. Each leather type has its own care and cleaning specifications, but there are also some general care tips:
    1. Keep it clean. Vacuum and dust often using a crevice tool in seams.
    2. Though leather is resistant to fading, direct, prolonged exposure to the sun will cause any material to fade.
    3. Keep your leather furniture away from radiators and other intense heat generators.
    4. If spills do occur, attend to them quickly, blotting the stain rather than wiping.
    5. Do not leave newspapers on leather furniture. The ink in the newsprint will rub onto the leather. This is true for all upholstery.
    6. Take extra care with sharp instruments and animal claws. Leather is much stronger than upholstery, but will puncture with force, causing need for a difficult repair.


Source material: La-Z-Boy Fabric Care and Ashley Furniture Cleaning Codes
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