One of the most damaging effects to these types of fabrics is perspiration that builds up on the arms and often on the rear cushions where the head rests. Hair oils and greases can cause severe damage over a relatively short time. Colour can be affected and the fibres themselves be weakened. All fabrics should be kept out of direct sunlight for this can cause fading of the colours and weakening of fibres.
Some of the darker colours (blues, reds, greens, terracotta's) can lose colour through, what is known as, wear abrasion. That is the continual rubbing of clothing on the fabric during normal use.
There is a British Standard test (Crock Test), which is designed to determine whether the fabric meets certain standards.
The situation often arises where a professional cleaning technician visits a home to deal with a stain or clean a piece of furniture and has to refuse to do the work. This is usually because damage has already occurred through the owner trying to remove a stain, often by water on a damp cloth. A professional cleaning technician will carry out various tests to determine the fabrics suitability to each cleaning process.
Rather than try to ‘do it yourself’ and damage the item further it is far more cost effective to have it professionally cleaned so contact us first by calling 0121 311 1893 or book online
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