[bpb]

Advice would be appreciated please:

Does anybody clean chenille suites?
Has anybody had any problems cleaning?

I've been advised that the key is thorough pre-testing but I'm still reluctant to clean as I've read a few horror stories about bleeding?

Thanks

[vangaurd]

no problems here just do it hwe

[Derek]

Check for existing pile burst and watch out for pH sensitive dyes on fabric containing natural fibres

[bpb]

Thanks very much for the advice.
Cheers

[Doug Holloway]

Hi Guys,

Check out this link
http://www.decoratingfabric.com/catalog_items.cfm?PTypID=2&TypID=U4

See how Chenille varies, its the rayon/viscose you have to look out for, particularly reds and blacks.

Cheers

Doug

[cleanability]

Never had a prob with Chenille. Apart from the pile distortion and flatttening etc from use which makes it look dirtier than it actually is. Which subsequently still looks dirty after a clean in places.

Chris

[Paul Redden Countryfresh]

Hi,  Even cream suites from expensive shops that look a doddle to clean can change texture with water and leave a shiny look to the fabric. If in doubt test, if not sure, solvent clean. Had a few corner suites from DFS that were like this.

I always clean a zip end of cushion and then dry and compare texture with the rest

"If in doubt solvent it out" be safe not sorry.