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Elegant and soft to the touch, Ecsaine® also features
breathability and superb resistance to wear and tear.
The beautiful colors of Ecsaine® resist color changes,
discoloration and fading, and you’ll never need
to worry about insect or mildew damage. With easy everyday
care, you’ll enjoy the beauty and texture of your
Ecsaine® product for years to come. Read further
to learn more about Ecsaine Easy Care and Maintenance.
Everyday Care
Accumulated dust, lint, hair
and the like
Gently brush off with a lint brush.
Overall soiling
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Wipe
the entire fabric with a well-wrung cloth dampened
in lukewarm water (about 40 ºC/105 ºF). |
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Once
dried, brush the fabric (following the grain) with
a lint brush. This process yields the best results
when performed about once a month. |
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Caution:
It’s important to make sure the lukewarm dampened
towel is well-wrung and that you not wipe the fabric
too hard. Also, be sure to keep the rag or cloth you
use stays free of dirt as you wipe.
Jackets,
Coats and Other Garments
Laundering
Ecsaine® is machine-washable, but garment trim and
lining may not be. Conventional dry cleaning is recommended.
Ironing and Storage
Wrinkle-resistant Ecsaine® products almost never
require ironing, but if you do iron Ecsaine®, brush
the fabric with a lint brush in one direction and make
sure to use a pressing cloth and to press the fabric
gently, with your iron set at or below 120 ºC/250 ºF
("Synthetic Fabrics," "Low"). For
storage after dry cleaning, wrap your Ecsaine® garment
and hang it in an insecticide- and mothball-free space
on a clothes hanger so that it maintains its shape.
Sofas and Other Interior Furnishings
Spot Cleaning
For spills, gently pat the spilled liquid with a paper
towel. This will take care of most spills. For dried-in
soiling, coffee stains and the like, you’ll obtain
the best results by gently brushing the stained area.
Vacuuming up the dried material is also effective.
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If
the above method doesn’t work, try wiping the
stained area from the outside in with a well-wrung
cloth dampened in lukewarm water (about 40 ºC/105
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It’s important to make sure you keep a clean area of
the cloth applied to the stain and that you not rub the fabric too hard. |
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If the surface nap looks tousled, brush it gently. |
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After
wiping up, allow the fabric to dry completely before
using. |
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Caution:
Pressing overly hard with a paper towel can actually
set stains in the fabric. Make sure to pat the stain
up gently. Similarly, it’s important not to apply
excessive pressure or to tousle the fabric when wiping
with lukewarm water. Also, make sure you keep your wiping
cloth clean and free of dirt as you apply it to the
fabric.
Oil-Based Stains Not Removable
with Water
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Try
to wipe up oily stains as much as possible--without
spreading the stain--with a dry cloth or paper towel.
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Next,
take two rags, one soaked in benzene, the other
clean and dry. Pat the stained area from the outside
in with the benzene-soaked cloth, then pat the loosened
dirt and oil off with the dry cloth. |
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Repeat
depending on degree of soiling. |
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After
removing the stain, let benzene dry completely before
using. |
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Caution:
When using benzene, make sure the room is well-ventilated
and avoid contact with open flames. We also recommend
placing a flameless ventilation fan nearby. In addition,
avoid letting the benzene soak into the cloth. If benzene
should get soaked in, wring the cloth gently (if benzene
is dripping off the cloth, it’s "soaked.").
Important Tips for Everyday Care
Insufficient wiping up of household
cleansers used as part of everyday care may leave a
residue that can weaken the polyurethane that Ecsaine®
is composed of and lead to problems such as damage of
the fabric surface. Avoid use of such cleansers as much
as possible. Further, since highly concentrated cleansers
(such as extracts) are most problematic, if you do use
them, be sure to dilute them with at least ten times
the amount of water and to wipe off any cleanser residue
with a damp towel.
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