The sun's rays can result in not only fading, but can also cause the
fibres to become brittle and weaken, resulting in holes in the fabric.
Keep
furniture away from sunlight, both direct and indirect.
Pilling or balling occurs on any fabric as a natural result of friction,
and interaction of other fibres, as in clothing and carpets. Removal of
these pills with a Fabric Pill Remover (available at department stores)
is safe and in no way affects the quality of the fabric.
Wear and tear can severely limit the life of your furniture. Pet's body
oils can transfer to fabrics through rubbing against or sitting on
furniture.
Distortion of the fabric can occur when pressure is applied to edges of
cushions or arms. Sharp objects including buckles, studs, pet's claws,
etc.,
can pull threads which may develop into holes. Harsh rubbing from hard
objects
or when removing stains, can twist and damage fibres. Wet clothing e.g.
swimming costumes, can leave a water mark on the fabric, and can
contribute
to mould growth and dye transfer. Chlorine, especially, is a bleach and
will damage fibres. Stains are harder to remove the longer they are left.
Please contact King Furniture for advice.
Fabric protection is recommended and will extend the life of your
furniture,
however, even fabrics protected with a stain repellent need regular
vacuuming.
Protection allows soiling to be more readily released, and will allow
liquid
spills to "bead" on the surface, ready to blot up. Please
contact
King Furniture for advice.
Professional cleaning on site every year or two is highly reccommended.
In extreme circumstances, the covers can be removed for thorough dry
cleaning
(refer to care labels). Contact King Furniture for further
information.
In future years your furniture can be given a new life as replacement
covers
are available at moderate cost. Contact King
Furniture
for further information.
