Treat Hickory Hill™ Upholstery as you would any fine
upholstered home piece. Use the Official Furniture Industry Guide
below for all Hickory Hill™ Upholstery pieces.
Vacuum - Weekly vacuuming or light brushing helps to remove
soil and prevent the embedding of dirt or grime between fibers which
can increase abrasion and wear.
Turn, Fluff & Rotate - The life of upholstered cushions can
be increased through periodic turning or flipping over, fluffing of
cushions with down or other loose fillings, and if possible the
rotation of multi-cushion pieces. This will allow even distribution of
wear over a long period of time.
Clean - Many furniture fabrics now carry the furniture
industry's Standard Cleanability Code adopted in 1969. It gives the
consumer information about the proper methods to clean specific
fabrics. There are four letters in the code, immediately followed by
care instructions. The code letters are W, S, W-S, and X. Permanent
care labels will normally be found under the seat cushion. When spot
cleaning, it is always a good idea for consumers to first pretest
fabric for discoloration and shrinkage on an inconspicuous part of the
furniture. When overall cleaning is required, professional cleaning
will often achieve the most satisfactory results. Never remove cushion
covers or arm caps for separate cleaning. This may destroy the
backing, cause shrinking and color changes.
Code "W"
To prevent overall soil, frequent vacuuming or light brushing to
remove dust and grime is recommended. Spot clean, using the foam only
from a water-based cleaning agent such as a mild detergent or
non-solvent upholstery shampoo product. Apply foam with a soft brush
in a circular motion. Vacuum when dry. Pretest a small area before
proceeding. Use a professional furniture cleaning service when an
overall soiled condition has been reached.
Code "S"
To prevent overall soil, frequent vacuuming or light brushing to remove dust and grime
is recommended. Spot clean, using a mild water-free solvent or dry cleaning product.
Clean only in a well ventilated room and avoid any product containing Carbon
Tetrachloride or other toxic materials. Pretest small area before proceeding. Cleaning
by a professional furniture cleaning service only is recommended.
Code "W-S"
To prevent overall soil, frequent vacuuming or light brushing to
remove dust and grime is recommended. Spot clean, with a mild solvent,
an upholstery shampoo, or the foam from mild detergent. When using a
solvent or dry cleaning product, follow instructions carefully and
clean only in a well-ventilated room. Avoid any product that contains
carbon tetrachloride which is highly toxic. With either method,
pretest a small area before proceeding. Use a professional furniture
cleaning service when an overall soiled condition has been reached.
Code "X"
Clean this fabric only by vacuuming or light brushing to prevent
accumulation of dust or grime. Water-based foam cleaners or solvent
based cleaning agents of any kind may cause excessive shrinking,
staining or distortion of the surface pile and, therefore, should not
be used.
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