Remove greasy stains by using an appropriate stain
removal agent or solvent like white spirit/turpentine
or benzine. Always follow the dosage recommended by
the manufacturer. In all cases, we recommend to test
stain-removal agents on an inconspicuous area first,
to see if there is any effect on the cover.
Make sure to let the fabric dry fully before use.
Above guideline is purely recommendations and
cannot guarantee complete stain removal. In all cases,
we recommend to contact a professional dry cleaner.
It is important to state whether the stain has already
undergone treatment.
Velour / chenille fabrics
Darker spots as a result of stain removal can occur. In
addition pressure marks can occur during usage.
Spots and pressure marks can be removed by
brushing the textile with a soft brush in moist
condition. Moist the textile by placing a damp cloth
on the whole surface or spraying with distilled water.
Then brush in the pile direction with a soft brush. The
pile can also be restored by steaming. Keep distance
between steamer and textile. Let the textile dry
completely before usage.
Characteristics of velour textiles
Please be aware that cotton velours are more
sensitive than wool or mohair velours and our
recommendations can not always guranatee the same
results. Therefore, cotton velours textiles should be
treated with special care during
use.
Pressure marks are difficult to avoid even if the textile
is used carefully. This is a typical property of velours
and it is neither a defect nor a sign of low quality.
Velours textiles are generally more sensitive to
wrong handling than flat-woven textiles. However, the
recommendations above, a damp cloth or sprayed
water and steam, are likely to remove most creases
and pressure marks.
Waterborn
After stain removal carefully blow-drying on low speed
from the outer edge of the stain towards the center is
recommended to avoid edge marks.
Extraction cleaning/carbonated cleaning
Extraction cleaning/carbonated cleaning is meant
for major deep cleaning to be performed only when
necessary. pH neutral carbon dioxide solutions
are recommended as soap should not be used. It is
important to use a suitable mouthpiece for upholstery
fabrics as extraction cleaning is useable for both
upholstery and carpets.
Make sure to let the fabric dry fully before use.
If the textile is glued attention must be paid to the
temperature of the cleaning agent, max. 55-60°C is
recommended. It is also important to avoid excess
use of cleaning fluid, do not saturate the textile. If the
fabric is very dirty it might be necessary to repeat
cleaning.
We do not recommend a steam cleaner as the steam
will force dirt deeper into the textile and will move up
to the surface later.
Due to excess dye in jeans, dark jeans may leave stains
on textiles; cleaning may not always lead to satisfying
results.
Disinfection
Before disinfecting any textile, it should be thoroughly
cleaned as recommended above. We recommend the
following procedures to disinfect a Kvadrat textile:
Wool / Natural fibers / blends
Alcohol-based disinfectants / surgical spirit can be
used without damaging the textile or changing the
colour. Concentration should be between 70-85%.
Steam can be used for disinfecting however be aware
that textiles must be exposed to steam for min. 2 min.
Water based glue might therefore be dissolved.
Avoid household bleach and chlorine based cleaners.
Polyester and Trevira CS
Alcohol-based disinfectants / surgical spirit can be
used without damaging the textile or changing the
colour. Concentration should be between 70–85%.
Household bleach and chlorine based cleaners can
be used without damaging the textile. Concentration
should be 1000 – 1200 ppm. Ready-to-use sanitizers,
spray or wipes can also be used. It is recommended to
rinse with clean water after disinfection.
Bleach disinfectants can be used without damaging
the textiles. Use a 5% bleach concentration, mix 1 part
bleach to 10 times water. It is recommended to rinse
with clean water after disinfection.
Steam can be used for disinfecting however be aware
that textiles must be exposed to steam for min. 2 min.
Water based glue might therefore be dissolved.
Upholstery textiles made of polyester including
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