Cleaning Codes

[CACBServices]

I'm opening a resort. Cleaning 10 inside ten buildings buildings, top down, including windows, carpet and upholstery. Checked tags on the furniture in one yesterday. The cleaning code is 'WC.' What does that mean?

Eric

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[Mike Charles]

Is it WS..?

Cleaning Codes

Code "S" Care Method
To prevent overall soil, frequent vacuuming or light brushing to remove dust and grime is recommended. Spot clean using a mild water-free solvent or dry cleaning product. Clean only in a well ventilated room and avoid any product containing carbon tetrachloride which is highly toxic. Pretest small area before proceeding. Cleaning by a professional furniture cleaning service only is recommended.

Code "W" Care Method
Use water base upholstery cleaner only.

Code "WS" Care Method
To prevent overall soil, frequent vacuuming or light brushing to remove dust and grime is recommended. Spot clean, with a mild solvent, an upholstery shampoo, or the foam from a mild detergent. When using a solvent or dry cleaning product, follow instructions carefully and clean only in a well ventilated room. Avoid any product which is highly toxic. With either method, pretest a small area before proceeding. Use a professional furniture cleaning service when an overall soiled condition has been reached.

Code "XS" Care Method
Clean this fabric only by vacuuming or light brushing to prevent accumulation of dust or grime. Water-based foam cleaners or solvent-based cleaning agents of any kind may cause excessive shrinking, staining or distortion of the surface pile and, therefore; should not be used. A word of caution on cleaning: never remove cushion covers or arm caps for separate cleaning. It may destroy the backing, cause shrinking and color changes.

Code "SW" Care Method
Spot clean with upholstery shampoo, foam from a mild detergent, or mild dry cleaning solvent. Pretest a small, inconspicuous area before proceeding. Do not saturate. Pile fabrics may require brushing with a non-metallic, stiff bristle brush to restore appearance. Hot water extraction or steam cleaning is not a recommended cleaning method. Cushion casings should not be removed and laundered or dry cleaned. To prevent overall soiling, frequent vacuuming or light brushing with a non-metallic, stiff bristle brush to remove dust and grime is recommended. When cleaning a spill, blot immediately to remove spilled material. Clean spots or stains from the outside to the middle of affected area to prevent circling. Use a professional overall soiled condition has been reached.

[clearlypro]

Please make this a sticky

[jtmellon]

WOW great info. 

Thanks

[George Barnett]

Just learned in the upholstery training to "not trust the tags". It's a CYA thing done by the manufacturers.

[ChemBright]

Just learned in the upholstery training to "not trust the tags". It's a CYA thing done by the manufacturers.

Exactly!! How many microfiber couches do you find that have cleaning code "S"? Pretty much all of them. They can be wet cleaned. It all goes back to testing the fabric before cleaning if you do not know for sure.

[CACBServices]

I ended up trying a bunch of different things on this job. The only thing that backfired was using a little too much heat on one piece. Tracked it slightly. When I can afford it, I plan to get a cyclo or makita oscillating hand held detailer.

Eric

[George Barnett]

Tested this chair (polyester) and used extraction. Turned out well.

[azsteamer]

The cleaning codes are only as good as the person who put them on the furniture.  I think it was said best when my IICRC upholstery instructor said "the guy who put it on there can't even read it, let alone speak English".  Enough said.