Furniture Cleaning
Here at Flag we have extremely high standards. We promise to treat
your furniture/upholstery like our own. Our commitment to upholstery
cleaning and attention to detail has earned us a reputation of
having the best customer service in the Cleaning industry. We pride
ourselves in making your upholstery as clean as possible. Flag is
committed to industry leading cleaning & restoration services
through the use of state of the art technology and our highly
qualified-friendly staff. It is our priority to insure your 100%
satisfaction....Guaranteed!
Cleaning Methods
Many furniture fabrics now carry the furniture industry's cleaning
code adopted in 1969. It gives the consumer information about the
proper furniture cleaning methods for special fabrics. There are
four letters in the code, immediately followed by furniture cleaning
instructions. The code letters are W, S, W-S, AND X. Permanent
furniture cleaning labels will normally be found under the seat
cushion.
When cleaning furniture, Flag always pretests the fabric for
discoloration and shrinkage on an inconspicuous part of the
furniture.
Code ("W"): Flag uses the foam only from a water-based cleaning
agent such as a mild detergent or non-solvent upholstery shampoo
product. We apply the foam with a soft brush in a circular motion
and vacuum. When you have an overall soiled condition on your
upholstery, remember it is always better to use a professional
cleaning service. Flag should be your choice!
Code ("S"): Flag will pretest a small area before proceeding, then
will use a mild water-free solvent or dry cleaning product only
because this fabric code lets us know the material must not be wet
or the fabric can and probably will turn brown.
Code ("W-S"): Flag will pretest a small area before proceeding, then
using a mild solvent, an upholstery shampoo, or the foam from a mild
detergent proceed to clean upholstery in a well ventilated room,
then vacuum to help dry using our powerful vacuum from our truck
mount unit.
Code ("X"): Clean this fabric only by vacuuming or light brushing to
prevent accumulation of dust or grime. Water-based foam furniture
cleaners or solvent based furniture cleaning agents of ANY KIND may
cause shrinking, staining or distortion of the surface pile and,
therefore, should not be used.
Fabric Selection & Care
The useful life of upholstered furniture can be increased if the
consumer follows a few simple fabric protection rules. It is very
important that a fabric be chosen that is appropriate for its
intended use. For example, if velvet covers are available in cotton,
nylon and olefin, the nylon velvet might be appropriate for a large
family for use in high traffic areas. The olefin velvet could also
take heavy use and would be an excellent choice for humid climates
where mildew is a problem. The cotton velvet has less abrasion and
soiling resistance and so might be appropriate for moderate activity
areas. Weekly vacuuming or light brushing is a fabric care tip that
helps to remove soil and protect fabric from the embedding of dirt
or grime between fibers which can increase abrasion and wear. The
life of upholstered cushions can be increased through periodic
turning. The weekly reversal of loose cushions will allow even
distribution of wear over a long period of time. Professional
furniture cleaning is recommended periodically to keep the furniture
looking as new as possible!
Leather Types
Protected:
Cleaning code (P) - also called finished, semi aniline, everyday,
pigmented and painted
Aniline:
Cleaning code (A) - also called natural, pure, naked and unprotected
Nubuck:
Cleaning code (N) - also called chaps, distressed, bomber or suede
Leather Upholstery Cleaning