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Home Decor Fabric Care |
By:
Kathy Iven |
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You've put a lot of thought into selecting the perfect fabric
for your custom-made draperies or your newly upholstered
furniture. Now, do you know how to take care of the fabric to
make it last longer?
Fabrics must be protected from the sun
Draperies should be lined, and also interlined, when fragile
fabrics are used such as silk. Shades should be drawn during the
day and awnings should be used whenever possible. Window glass
magnifies the destructive elements in the rays of the sun. The
winter sun and reflection from the snow are even more harmful
than the summer sun. Trees and shrubbery help protect windows.
Colors can fade by oxidation if fabrics are kept in storage for
too long a period without airing. Impurities in the air may
cause as much fading as the direct rays of the sun.
Use a dry cleaner specializing in home furnishings
Dust has impurities, which affect fabrics. Vacuum fabrics often.
Dry cleaning should be done at regular intervals before
excessive soil has accumulated. Very few fabrics are washable.
Fabrics wear out...they are not indestructible
Wear will vary with the amount of use. Some weaves are stronger
than others are. A favorite chair will not last as long as a
seldom-used showpiece.
Finishes may help fabrics resist soil and stain
Applied finishes help fabrics resist spotting, but they are not
necessarily the end-all to every problem. Light colors are
likely to benefit most. Dining room chairs will soil no matter
what is used. A finish does not eliminate the necessity of
properly caring for fabrics. Spots should still be given
immediate attention by a professional dry cleaner.
Synthetic fibers
Synthetic yarns have made impressive strides in advancing the
technology of weaving, but they cannot perform miracles.
Performance will vary with the construction of the fabric and
its application.
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