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What should I know about microfiber?

Microfiber is the tiniest man made fiber ever created. It is a very fine synthetic

fiber with enhanced washability. This fabric is a stain-resistant material that is be-

coming a more and more popular choice in furniture production. It can be made

to look like suede or leather, and makes very attractive furniture.

Fabrics made with microfibers are very soft and are, in nature, water repellent

due to their construction procedure. Because microfiber is durable and repels

water, it is well suited to be used on furniture.

Microfiber is half of the thickness of silk and a hundred times finer than a human

hair. Microfiber eliminates the need of cleaning chemicals, and since it resists stains,

it does not need to be cleaned as often as other materials. Nonetheless, you still

need to know how to preserve and clean your microfiber to conserve its look.

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How can I keep the microfiber beautiful?

First, not all microfiber is the same, and different products need to be cleaned

differently. It is not recommended to use soap and water for regular cleaning. This

can cause potentially permanent water marks on the fabric. While microfiber is

actually very good at repelling water for small spills, once water does soak in, it

may stain the material.

To clean Microfiber, use a sticky lint roller about once a week. It will take off any

lint, dust or fur without damaging the microfiber. It will also keep it looking as good

as new and colourful. Vacuum the microfiber about once every week or two. Un-

like a lint trapper, a vacuum can get in between and under the cushions.

Because microfiber is good at repelling water, water will pearl-off right after a spill.

When this happens, you’ll want to be careful to get as much of the spill up without

having it soak into the fabric. For the rest of the stain use a warm, damp piece of

terrycloth and a drop of mild detergent. Dab the spill gently but do not scrub it.

Allow it to dry completely before using your furniture. The spill should come up

easily without the need to do anything else.

For those who have pets, you can clean accidents with a bit of white vinegar and

distilled water. Apply some baking soda while the stain is still damp and vacuum

meticulously. This should clean the stain and eliminate the odour.

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For the best results, we recommend a professional furniture cleaner to steam

clean the microfiber furniture once a year in order to maintain the look.