Browsing Posts published in May, 2010

A great amount of design and effort has gone into the manufacture of upholstery fabric for England Furniture.  Much of the work is done for you at the fabric mill in the finishing process.  The fabric is typically treated with a repellent for soil and water.  Agents to inhibit the development of mildew may also have [...]

England Furniture that is maintained with proper care wears longer and will bring you many years of comfort and enjoyment. Proper routine care primarily consists of a regular weekly vacuum and brush.  The accumulation of dust and dirt can produce an abrasive action accelerating deterioration of fiber within the yarns that make up the fabric.

A regular weekly vacuum prevents the accumulation of dust and dirt within the fabric. The vacuum of England Furniture should be gentle but thorough.  Aggressive abrasion of the vacuum head over the face of the fabric can cause yarn fibers to break and tear. Do not use a  rotating brush or beater bar attachment.  Light [...]

Most England Furniture style selections with an upholstered fabric cover have reversible cushions as a standard provision.  Reversible cushions provide substantial benefit to the longevity and functionality of not only the cover fabric but also the cushion foam. Turning the cushions over and rotating the position provides for an even distribution of any evidence of [...]

Routine care will significantly increase the longevity of upholstery fabric along with maintaining the original shape and appearance of the cushions, filled backs and pillows.  Accidents, however, are sometimes unavoidable.  Spills should be blotted immediately with a clean folded towel.  Do not rub, but blot gently to remove as much of the liquid or material [...]

If spills result in a stain, spot cleaning is best for removal. Before spot cleaning, it is important to know the fabric cleaning code.  The cleaning code provides specific information regarding fabric cleaning methods recommended by the Joint Industry Standards Committee. Manufacturers, based on information from their fabric sources and laboratory testing, add an alphabetical [...]