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General Cleaning

It is important that fabrics are cleaned regularly. Most dirt and stains can be cleaned if they are promptly treated. The fabric can be machine washed at a low temperature (less than 100 degrees F) with lukewarm water using a mild soap.

Do not dry in electric or gas dryers and iron the fabric only at a low temperature. Excessive heat will shrink the fabric. Allow to air or line dry. Stain removal: Brush stain lightly, spot clean with warm water and a mild detergent, non-chlorinated bleach or diluted chlorinated bleach. An upholstery spot cleaner may also be effective. Blot the stain with a cloth or a sponge damp with the solution, turning continually so that only the clean part of sponge or cloth is in contact with the stain. NEVER RUB. Never try to remove a stain with household detergents. For large or serious stains, a professional upholstery cleaner is recommended.

  • Beer, Urine, Vomit And Water Color: Liquid detergent, white vinegar
  • Berry, Blood, Chocolate: Liquid detergent/ammonia (3 - 6% water)
  • Butter, Car Grease, Gum, Nail Polish, Oil, Liquid Shoe Polish: Volitile solvent (acetone)
  • Charcoal/Pencil Marks: Vacuum, liquid detergent
  • Ketchup, Mustard, Cola, Raw Egg, Grape Juice, Gravy: Liquid detergent
  • Milk, Orange Drink, Wet Latex Paint, Tea, Tomato Juice: Liquid detergent
  • Coffee: Detergent, white vinegar, volitile solvent (acetone)
  • Crayon, Lipstick, Dry Latex Paint, Oil Or Lacquer Paint: Paint, oil or grease remover
  • Iron Rust: Oxalic Or Citric Acid, Water
  • Mildew: 1/2 cup of bleach 1/4 cup natural soap per gallon of water
  • Wax Shoe Polish, Candle Wax: Apply heated iron over towel, volitile solvent (acetone)
  • Suntan Lotion: Pine power, or pine oil detergent
  • Tree Sap: Turpentine, liquid detergent
  • Wine: Liquid detergent/ammonia (3-6% water, white vinegar)
  • Permanent Ink, Mascara: Paint remover or volitile solvent (acetone)

  • Chocolate, BBQ Sauce, Ketchup, Mustard And Sunscreen: Warm water with two capfuls of detergent and non-chlorine beach or diluted chlorine bleach, wipe with cloth or spot clean with upholstery cleaner.
  • Coffee, Bear, Wine: Warm water with two capfuls of detergent, wipe with cloth.
  • Chlorinated Pool Water: Warm water with two capfuls of detergent, wipe with cloth.
  • Lipstick: Spot clean with upholstery cleaner.