Here are general guidelines on care of your fabrics and finishes. We strongly suggest you call our offices to find out what fabric was applied to your furniture so that we can supply you with your fabric content and cleaning code. This information is very helpful for you as you contact your local professional upholstery cleaner to assist you in the care and maintenance of your fabrics.
Fabric:
- Cool the wax by laying an ice pack on it until the wax becomes hard and brittle.
- Flex the fabric and flake off all you can with a spoon, then brush with a dry toothbrush and vacuum out the small particles.
- If wax is still imbedded, place a paper towel over the wax and massage the towel with a warm hand iron (preheat iron 5 minutes at its LOWEST setting) to absorb the melted wax into the towel.
- Repeat if needed.
- It is very important not to get the iron too hot or the fabric will burn. (Alternatively, a hair dryer, at its highest setting, could be used to heat the wax while eliminating the chance of burning).
Finish:
- Harden wax with an ice pack.
- Crumble off wax with fingers.
- Scrape gently with plastic spatula.
- Remove remaining wax with naphtha or mineral spirits.
- Rub briskly with furniture polish and wipe dry with a clean cloth.
For Stubborn Stains:
- 1 tsp. Dawn dishwashing detergent in 1 gallon of water.
- Spray until wet
- Scrub with bristle brush
- Wet vacuum to remove excess
- Spray with clean water
- Wet vacuum again
- Let air dry
- Extremely dirty areas may need a second application.
A. The furniture should be thoroughly cleaned prior to polishing. DO NOT APPLY ADDITIONAL COATS OF POLISH WITHOUT FIRST CLEANING, since an accumulation of polish, dirt particles and perspiration can severely damage or sometimes lift finish.
To wash the wood surfaces, make a sudsy mixture of mild soap such as Murphy's Oil Soap and water. Apply with a clean soft cloth from which most of the water has been wrung. Work fast, washing rinsing and drying a small area at a time, so that no moisture is allowed to stand. Be sure to overlap washed areas.
After cleaning, apply a good grade of furniture polish. BE SURE TO SELECT A POLISH THAT DOES NOT CONTAIN SILICONE, since this may cause damage to the furniture finish.
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