How to Maintain Home Decorating Fabric?
2008-08-04

Some people say,” my home was decorated three months ago, the fabric is new, but why it is so different from the begging?” I can tell you that you haven’t take good care of it.
In your family, there are must be some fabric more or less, such as curtain and fabric sofa. Maybe they are pretty and high-quality. But do you know how to maintain them?
This article tells some opinions about how to maintain fabric. There are three examples: curtain, fabric sofa and bedding articles. . Perhaps it is useful to you.
1. Curtain
1) Periodic light vacuuming or brushing helps remove soil particles and dust to prevent them from imbedding between fibers.
2) On upholstery, turn and rotate cushions after vacuuming to prevent excessive wear and soil deposits.
3) Avoid placing newspaper on fabric. The ink will permanently stain and discolor the material.
4) Professional cleaning will deplete the gradual buildup of dirt and grime, but be aware of any fire retarding finishes that may not last through some methods of cleaning.
5) Keep fabrics away from direct sunlight. Lining helps reduce this problem.
6) Do not use acids, dyes, paints or nail polish near fabrics.
7) Do not cover fabrics with darker fabrics when having work done in the home since dyes may rub off.
8) Liquid spills should be absorbed immediately. Blot with white absorbent cloth or paper towel.
9) Spills such as jelly or soft spills should be scooped up with a soft edge spoon. If it has dried up, scoop it gently and vacuum the rest.
10) Never throw your fabric in the washer or dryer unless the fabric says it's machine washable. Remove the pillow forms for washing.
11) To spot clean, always test an area of the fabric that is not seen first, like the hem or under a chair/sofa skirt. Let it dry, then proceed if the results are positive. Do not over saturate an area with any cleaning solutions.
12) Do not rub strongly and try not to let a stain dry.
2. Fabric sofa
1) Keep foods, pets, and dirty objects off furniture as much as possible.
2) Absorb the dust with a soft brush at least once per week. It is important to vacuum the cushions and backs. Pay attention to the dust in the corner.
3) . If the pad is reversible, reverse it once a week to distribute the wear uniformly. It can be also flapped outdoors to soften the internal fiber, so that the flexibility of the sofa can be kept.
4) . If there is some spotting on the sofa, dip the dishtowel some water to wipe it off. You’d better wipe it from the brim of the spotting. As for the velour sofa, do not use water; use the dry cleaning agent to clear it.
5) All the cover and lining should be cleared by dry cleaning, not by water, Forbidden blanching.
6) If the thrum is loosening, do not pull it by hand; use the scissors to cut it.
7) Apply a 3% Hydrogen Peroxide solution, dabbed on the stain; do not rinse. Repeat until the stain is gone. Always test in an inconspicuous area to ensure surface will not be damaged.
3. Bedding articles
1). Before the initial use, you should rinse the bedding articles with water once time, so the pulp can be washed out from the surface. They would be more flexible and is not easy wash fade.

2). You have to know what type beddings you have--foam or polyester. If beddings are made of foam, they can be washed by hand. If beddings are made of polyester, they can be washed in the washing machine. You’d better according the methods of washing instruction.
3). When the beddings need to be collected, please make sure that they were clean, thoroughly dried and folded neatly. You can place a certain amount of Camphor Ball, but don’t direct contact with the product. It is suitable for a dark, low humidity and well-ventilated place.
4). When you reuse it, you’d better take it under the sun to make it dry and soft.
5). The special matters to attention:
A, Linen products shouldn’t be twisted emphatically. Because the fibre is very crisp and is easy to fuzzing. To do this is to protect the facies and increase of service life.
B, Light and dark products should keep separately to prevent yellowed.
C, Camphor Ball couldn’t be put in the white color products, otherwise they will be yellowed.
D, In addition to single-hole fiber pillow, the others can be washed.

Just saying this, have you get some ideas?