How to Guide for Drapery and Upholstery Fabric Stain Removal

Most Drapery and Upholstery fabric has Scotchgard™ protection applied to it, so the fabric will resist a wide range of difficult stains. Typically, liquid spills will bead up on the surface of the fabric, giving you time to blot the liquid away. To maximize the performance of the Scotchgard protection, general care is recommended. Here are some general guidelines to help your Drapery and Upholstery fabric piece stay good looking longer:

• Vacuum or brush away loose dirt before it becomes embedded in the fabric. 
• Clean up spills and stains right away. The longer soil and stains stay on the fabric, the harder they are to remove. 
• To prevent fading, keep your furniture, draperies, bed coverings, etc out of direct contact with the sunlight. Draperies should be lined to protect the fabric from many damaging.

Stain Removal Hints for Drapery and Upholstery 

• When using cleaning solutions or liquids you might want to test in a hidden areas to determine that no discoloration will result from their use. 
• Apply cleaning agents to a white or natural absorbent cloth or paper towel and blot the stained area. Do not apply cleaning agents directly to the stained area.  
• Always use a white or natural absorbent cloth, preferably cotton, to blot or lightly massage the stained area. Never rub or scrub the targeted area, as this may result in fabric damage. 
• Begin cleaning from the outside to the center of a stain to prevent the stain from spreading or forming a ring. Do not rush the job. 
• After cleaning the targeted area allow the fabric to dry before using the furniture. Lightly brush or vacuum the area to restore the fabric's appearance.

First Steps to Removing Stains 

• For liquid spills: Absorb by blotting the spill with an absorbent white cloth or paper towel. 
• For soft spills (Jelly, Butter):  Scoop up the spill with the edge of a spoon. 
• For hardened spills (Dried mustard, Mayonnaise): Lightly scrape with the edge of a spoon to loosen the spill. 
• For loose particles:  Vacuum as much loose debris as possible.

*For actual stain removal, Discountfrabrics.com recommends you consult a professional. These are only suggestions and Discountfabrics.com is not liable for any damage.