5. Furniture care
Calligaris Fabric Care Instructions
Fabrics: Dakar, Leo, Libra, Mambo, Martinique, Rhodes, Salsa, Tao –
These fabrics should be cleaned with pure solvents. You may use petroleum distillated-based products such
as Engine, Carbona, Renuzit or similar.
CAUTION: an excessive shrinking can be caused by using waterbased
or detergent-based solvent cleaners.
Fabrics: Nadir and Satin –
These fabrics should be cleaned using the foam of a water-based cleaning agent or with a petroleum
distillated-based product such as Engine, Carbona, Renuzit or similar. These fabrics are also inherently
stain resistant. Do not use stain protection solutions such as DuPont, Guardian, or Scotch guard-type
products. Spills should be wiped immediately with a clean white cloth dampened in water.
Leather Care
Leather furniture should not be placed in direct sunlight or in very warm areas – next to radiators for example. The minimum of care is required to keep leather looking as good as new, although it is essential that the surface is kept free of dirt and grit, which can have an abrasive, damaging effect particularly with light colours.
Regular dusting with a soft cloth is all that is usually required, although should the surface be noticeably soiled the upholstery should be wiped down at regular intervals with a cloth soaked and tightly wrung out in lukewarm soapy water taking care not to soak the leather. Only soap flakes should be used; never use a detergent. Rinse with clean cold water and quickly wipe dry with a dry cloth.
Hide food or saddle soap must not be used under any circumstances. Excessive use of water or vigorous cleaning could destroy the protective surface.
If the surface is severely soiled then we recommend you consult a specialist leather upholstery cleaner, who can carry out simple refurbishment treatments in the home.
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