Your Easy-Peasy Guide to Fabric Cleaning Codes | BCS Cleaning Specialists

Ever find yourself wishing they would just write the instructions on the label in plain English?? Here’s your one-step cheat-sheet to every fabric cleaning code under the sun…..

 

DC

Dry Clean Only

 

N Fbr

Natural Fiber Rugs – Blot spills up immediately with a clean white cloth or plain paper towel. Dab at spots with a mild solution of one teaspoon of mild detergent with one teaspoon of white vinegar in a quart of warm water. Do not saturate.

 

S

Clean only with dry cleaning solvent. Do not saturate. Do not use water. Pile fabrics may require brushing to restore appearance. Cushion covers should not be removed and dry cleaned.

 

SW

Spot clean with upholstery shampoo, foam from a mild detergent, or mild dry cleaning solvent. Do not saturate with liquid. Pile fabrics may require brushing to restore appearance. Cushion covers should not be removed and dry cleaned.

 

W

Clean only with water-based shampoo or foam upholstery cleaner. Do not over wet. Do not use solvents to spot clean. Pile fabrics may require brushing to restore appearance. Cushion covers should not be removed and laundered.

 

WASH

Machine wash separately in cold water, gentle cycle with mild detergent. Do not use bleach. Tumble dry at low setting or line dry.

Wool – Tufted Wool Rugs – Blot spills up immediately with a clean white cloth or plain paper towel. There are no cleaning solutions listed.

 

WS

Spot clean with upholstery shampoo, foam from a mild detergent, or mild dry cleaning solvent. Do not saturate with liquid. Pile fabrics may require brushing to restore appearance. Cushion covers should not be removed and dry cleaned.

 

X

Do not clean with either water- or solvent-based cleaner. Use vacuuming or light brushing only.

 

E

Use the Millennium Leather Care Kit

 

N

Use the Millennium Leather Care Kit

 

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