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The special technology that created
Novasuede allows for easy care and cleaning. Since liquid spills tend to "bead
up" on the surface, often all that is needed is quick action with a dry cloth
to absorb the liquid. Normal, regular vacuuming with a soft brush attachment is
recommended to remove dust deposits, prevent soil build-up, and to keep the suede
surface looking crisp and new. Light stains and smudge marks often can be lifted
off with Scotch tape or removed with a soft eraser.
Water soluble
stains such as coffee, tea, juice, soft drinks, milk, beer, wine, etc. can be
removed by dabbing the affected area with clean water only, mild soapy water,
or a 50/50 solution of water and white vinegar. Excessive rubbing is not necessary.
A blotting action is always preferable to a rubbing technique for stain removal.
Remove excess soap or vinegar solution by dabbing again with clean water and blotting
with a clean cloth. The material can be allowed to dry naturally or dried quickly
with a hair dryer using the warm setting. "Rings" noticed after drying
are usually the result of some residual soap or cleaning solution remaining in
the fabric. Most rings can be removed by cleaning again with water only.
For non-water
soluble stains such as grease, oil, shoe polish, etc. use a petroleum solvent
such as naphtha (lighter fluid), mineral spirits, a powder spray such as K2R,
or a spot remover containing perchloroethylene or other chlorinated solvent. Using
a clean cloth moistened with the solvent, dab the stained area and then blot with
a clean, dry cloth. Repeat if necessary. Work from the edges of the stain toward
the center to avoid enlarging the stain. Surface damage and minor cigarette burns
usually can be repaired by rubbing the area carefully with fine sandpaper.
Removable covers
can be machine washed separately using the cool or warm water setting, delicate
cycle. Use mild detergent, no bleach. Do not pour detergent directly onto the
material. Spin and tumble dry low setting, or spin and hang to dry in a shady
area. Do not twist or wring. Novasuede covers can also be professionally dry cleaned
using clean perchloroethylene solvent, short cycle, tumble dry warm, steam only
followed by brushing to restore nap.
To clean widespread
dirt or overall cleaning of upholstered pieces, a wet extraction process is recommended,
available through most professional cleaning services.
Although Novasuede
is spill resistant, supplementary treatments such as Scotchguard can be used.
Preliminary sample treatment is necessary to ensure that the hand, texture, or
color of the material will not be affected.
After any method
of cleaning, it is important to restore the nap by light brushing with a soft
bristle brush after the Novasuede is completely dry. Regular routine vacuuming,
immediate attention to accidental spills, and occasional brushing is generally
all that is required to maintain the luxurious feel and appearance of Novasuede.
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