POLYESTER.
MOST FURNITURE THAT IS MASS PRODUCED TODAY MOST LIKELY IS UPHOLSTERED IN SOME TYPE OF POLYESTER FABRIC. THIS IS BECAUSE POLYESTER HAS A HIGH REPUTATION BEING DURABLE, STRETCHY, STAIN REPELLANT, AND MOST IMPORTANTLY CAN BE CLEANED EASILY. THIS MATERIAL COMES IN MANY DIFFERENT FORMS, COLORS, AND TEXTURES! WITH THIS MATERIAL BEING SO POPULAR WE’D LIKE TO GIVE YOU SOME TIPS AND ADVICE ON UP-KEEPING YOUR POLY FABRICS
KEEP YOUR POLYESTER STRONG, COMFORTABLE, AND CLEAN
MAKE SURE TO ALWAYS READ THE CLEANING CODE ON FABRIC BEFORE ATTEMPTING ANY CLEANING REMEDIES. POLYESTER BLENDS MAY HAVE DIFFERENT METHODS OF CLEANING.
MAKE SURE TO REGULARLY VACCUM WITH AN UPHOLSTERY ATTACHMENT. BREAKING DOWN ANY DIRT OR DEBRIS AWAY FROM SURFACE OF FABRIC.
SPOT CLEAN ANY EVERYDAY STAINS WITH A DAMP TOWEL AND WATER.
FOR TOUGH STAINS YOU CAN USE SOME MILD DISH SOAP MIXED WITH WATER. MAKE SURE TO SPOT TEST ON A SMALL PATCH THAT ISN’T VISIBLE TO EYE.
AVOID USING HARSH CHEMICALS FOR SPOT CLEANING. HOWEVER IF YOU’RE USING A STORE BOUGHT UPHOLSTERY CLEANER, BE SURE TO ALWAYS READ AND FOLLOW DIRECTION ON LABEL
AN ANNUAL PROFESSIONAL CLEANING WILL KEEP YOUR UPHOLSTERED FURNITURE LOOKING ITS BEST.