[terrymaloy]

Just been to give a quote on cleaning a headboard.
Looks quite old, padded cotton with a embroidered print. My only concern is it is attached to the frame with steel studs all the way round the frame. ( Similar to that of bar stools ).

Has anybody came across something like this before ?
What I dont want is rust coming from the studs onto the fabric 

The reason they want it cleaned is to remove a watermark near the base of the headboard.
Any tips would be appreciated.
Thnx

[Paul Redden Countryfresh]

spray watermark with browning prescription, spray m/s and flush off with F/F. use a l/m handtool or tweek flow right down. Don't overwet or you will get rust marks.  Use hairdryer round the edge as a belt & braces approach.

Good luck

[peter maybury]

normally with upholstery the things that are in veiw will be a better quality than the things that are covered. With a buttoned headboard you are far more likely to get rust from the buttons than you are from the chrome plated or brass stud. Rust does not form on contact ofmoisture so as long as you dry quickly it should not be a problem. Unless therre is already rust under the fabric from the "watermark".

Peter
www.carpetcleanercardiff.com

[Jim_77]

Have cleaned plenty of these over the years.  I'd suggest removing the mattress, covering the base of the bed with thick sheeting and removing the headboard and placing it on the bed base to work on.  After doing whatever you need to do, re-fit the headboard and stand an airmover on the bed to dry the headboard off.

With decent extraction equipment and a powerful airmover you should be able to leave it touch dry, to avoid rust problems.  If there isn't a problem near the studs, don't even get it wet round them, problem halved instantly!

[greencleaning]

Clean wood or metal headboards with liquid dish soap and water. Use as little cleaning solution as possible if you are cleaning wood, to prevent it from buckling. Steam clean upholstery or spot clean it with stain remover.