[Bryan H]

Hi,

I have just looked at a suite,  51% cotton 49% polyester
it has a label saying 'do not Dry-Clean'

I have no intention of doing so, but wondered if anyone knows why?   Will the fluid degrade the polyester ? or is there some other reason.   Just curious !

I guess I should know this, but don't think I do.

Thanks

Bryan

[Ken Wainwright]

Flame retardent.

Safe and happy cleaning:)
Ken

[Dynafoam]

Bryan,

The reason behind manufactures' cleaning instructions are not always obvious.

All the fibres in an upholstery fabric may be dry cleanable but the fabric may have a spray-applied backing or surface coating which is intolerant dry cleaning solvents.

Alternatively it may be because despite the fabric being dry cleanable, the manufacturer is aware the a dry cleaning shop will use a tumble-drier, the heat of which may cause damage.

It is long overdue for an organisation such as the BSI to introduce some sanity into the labelling of upholstery, detailing such things as fibre content, padding, pH sensitivity etc.

Since the fabric producers are becoming cleverer at imitating one fibre or fabric with another, so the risk factor for the cleaner becomes greater. Pre-testing is our only defence but there are some things which do not become obvious until after a normal test period has expired.

John.

[Derek]

John

Fabric suppliers and manufacturers thinking about cleaners....you have to be joking!

Their main concerns are meeting the demands of the retailers and hoping to still make money...cheaper products are utilised with the obvious repercusions for us.

Derek

[Bryan H]

Thanks guys !

I certainly should have thought of flame retardant

Bryan