All furniture should have a label indicating the cleaning code or
procedure.
This is sometimes described in words such as "solvent clean only" or "wet clean" but more often by single letter abbreviated that means nothing to you unless you happen to make, sell or clean furniture or fabric.
The following codes apply:
W = Wet Clean
S = Solvent Clean
W / S = Either Wet or Solvent Clean
X = Vacuum Only
Some consumers attempt to clean soil or stains from S or X type fabric only to find they create watermarks on the upholstery and sometimes don't even get out the stain or soil that they intended to.
Professional upholstery cleaners should also verify the cleaning code prior to cleaning so as to not have to purchase a new chair or sofa for an upset client.
Be advised that many pieces of furniture either has the code label fall off or torn off during handling.
Also some manufacturers simply do not have the code label attached during construction, and yes they go out to the market like this.
For the homeowner, always assume the worst case scenario cleaning code (S or X) and either call a professional to do the cleaning or test with a water based cleaner in a very inconspicuous area.
When purchasing a new piece of furniture it also helps to inquire in the showroom about the cleaning procedure and ask to see the code label.
Water based cleaning fabric in my opinion is the easiest to keep clean and maintain
My guess is that many furniture salesmen will say "Uh....what's a cleaning code.
If the furniture does not have the cleaning instructions clearly marked, ask for written cleaning instructions specific to the piece you are buying.
I wrote this article after I had to help a customer correct water stains all over a brand new white sofa with an "s" cleaning code after she attacked it on her own with water and detergent.
By the way not all incorrect cleaning mistakes can be corrected.
Just my 2 cents to help you save big bucks in the future.
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