Home Furnishings > Fabric Care

Blackburn Home Furnishings offers Stainsafe™ Protection which makes it easier for you to maintain your furniture; however, regular care and cleaning will keep all your fabric upholstered furniture looking new longer. When hiring a professional cleaning service, make sure they can accommodate your particular cleaning code (see right).

  • Weekly vacuuming or light brushing helps to remove soil and prevents the embedding of dirt between the fibers.
  • Rotate and turn your cushions after vacuuming to prevent excessive wear and solid patterns.
  • Avoid placing newspapers on fabric since the ink could permanently stain the fabric.
  • Avoid the use of dyes, acids, corrosive, paints, inks, nail polish and removers around your furniture.
  • Never remove cushion covers for dry cleaning or machine washing even thought they have zippers.
  • Keep upholstered furniture away from direct sunlight to avoid facing.
  • Periodic cleaning by an authorized technician will ensure that gradual buildup of soil, perspiration and oil does not cause permanent damage and shorten the life of your fabric upholstered furniture.

Spot Cleaning

Know your fabrics' cleanability codes for the type of cleaner to be used and always pretest in an inconspicuous spot.

Code “W” Fabrics

Synthetic fibers (Acetate, Herculon, Nylon, Olefin, Polyester). Use the foam only from water based cleaning agents such as a mild soap or use a non-solvent upholstery cleaner

Code “S” Fabrics

Cellulosic or protein fibers (Cotton, Linen Rayon, Silk or Wool). Other “S” coded fabrics are Acrylic, Damask, Tapestry, Brocade, Denim, Velour, Chintz and Plaid (cotton/olefin blend). Spot clean using a mild water-free solvent or dry cleaning product.

Code “W/S” Fabrics

Spot clean with a mild solvent, upholstery shampoo or the foam from a mild soap or detergent.

Code “X” Fabrics

Clean this type of fabric only by vacuuming or light brushing. Do not use water-based foam or solvent based cleaning agents of any kind.