Cleaning and Maintenance

Regular maintenance of your Parker and Farr upholstery will help enormously in retaining its appearance and extending its serviceable life. Dust, dirt and grit should be removed frequently. Whilst dust is immediately noticeable on wooden furniture, this is not generally the case with upholstery. It is important therefore to gently vacuum or clean with a soft brush on a regular basis to prevent surface dirt becoming ingrained. Upholstery fabrics must not be washed. Recognised cleaning companies will attend your home to clean upholstery that has acquired general soiling over the years but do resist the temptation to clean only part of the furniture to avoid shading and an uneven appearance.

Accidents

Accidents can happen, such as spills or dropped food. When this occurs, prompt action is required to prevent the liquid seeping in to the fabric. White kitchen roll or an absorbent soft white cloth can help to soak up any excess fluid, whilst thicker and more solid substances should be carefully removed using a blunt knife. Oily substances can be problematic and whilst warm clear soapy water may do the trick in most cases, it may be necessary to use a branded stain remover that is relevant to the type of stain.Try to test any cleaning method on an unexposed part of the fabric to gain reaction to the fabric. If in doubt, do seek professional help.

General wear and tear

Be mindful of some of the causes of damage to upholstery fabrics, especially silk and fine viscose. Rings, buckles, shoes, studs, toys and, of
course, pets can easily snag yarns and create ”pulls” that can weaken fabric.
Cushions should be plumped up daily to allow the interiors to breathe.
Turning and interchanging cushions will prolong the life of your furniture
and reduce the effect of creasing, wear and fading. Also, be mindful of excessive heat and avoid direct sunlight which can quickly fade and
weaken the structure of textiles.Avoid sitting on arms as this can add excessive pressure on seams and cause distortion to the shape. Arms
are also more vulnerable to wear caused by nervous or sweaty hands – especially whist watching TV!

At Parker and Farr we have been manufacturing furniture to exacting standards for 50 years and have every confidence in the quality of our
products. However, as with fine quality clothes, it is important to take care to retain the good looks of your upholstery, to deal promptly and
effectively if accidents happen, and most importantly to relax and enjoy many years of comfortable service.