Moseheart-Schleeter Co. Inc.

Technical Info Page

The Mosehart-Schleeter Technical Information page provides you with guides, charts and cleaning instructions to help you get the most out of your fabrics. If you would like to download or view the PDF files on this page you will need to have Adobe Acrobat installed. Use the link below to download Acrobat if you do not have it already.

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How To Care For Your Upholstered Furniture

All upholstery fabrics are required to have a cleaning code. Our handy guide explains these codes and their meanings. Consult a furniture cleaning professional if you are unsure of the proper cleaning method your upholstery fabric requires. The more you know about your upholstery fabrics and the recommended methods for cleaning them, the easier to keep them looking their best. The following symbols should serve as your primary guideline in applying any of the cleaning or spot removal methods. Mosehart-Schleeter Co. Inc. will not be held responsible for any damages to your upholstery fabric by your use of any of the methods described in this guide.

"W"

Consumer Alert* To prevent overall soil, frequent vacuuming or light brushing to remove dust and grime is recommended. Spot clean, using the foam only from a water-based cleaning agent such as a mild detergent or non-solvent upholstery shampoo product. Apply foam with a soft brush in a circular motion. Vacuum dry. Pretest small area before proceeding. Use a professional furniture cleaning service when an overall soiled condition has been reached. CAUTION**

"W-S"

Consumer Alert* 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 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 contains Carbon Tetrachloride or other toxic materials. With either method, pretest a small area before proceeding. Use a professional furniture cleaning service when an overall soiled condition has been reached. CAUTION**

"S"

Consumer Alert* To prevent overall soil, frequent vacuuming or light brushing to remove dust and grime is recommended. Spot clean, with a mild water-free solvent or dry cleaning product. Clean only in a well ventilated room and avoid any product containing Carbon Tetrachloride or other toxic materials. Pretest small area before proceeding. Use a professional furniture cleaning service when an overall soiled condition has been reached. CAUTION**

"X"

Consumer Alert* Clean this fabric only by vacuuming or light brushing to prevent accumulation of dust and 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. CAUTION**

* THIS GUIDE was developed by professional furniture specialists, however, because of the various ways that furniture can be stained or damaged, there is no guarantee that the results will be completely successful. Use suggested methods on your own responsibility.

** CAUTION: Never remove cushion covers for separate dry cleaning or washing even though they do have zippers. Do not use bleach at any time. The use of steam or water-based cleaners may cause excessive shrinking or staining of this particular fabric. Do not use any tumble method cleaning service as this may destroy the backing of the fabric or shrink or otherwise damage the upholstery fabric.

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Cleaning Guides

Collected below are the various cleaning and care guides for the vinyls and fabrics we sell. Please find the one for the manufacturer you are looking for. You can either download it to your computer or device and/or open it and print it.

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Yardage Chart

Find the yardage needed by locating the style of furniture you want to cover on our chart. Please note that the yardage figures shown on this chart are estimates only. Actual yardage required for your project will depend on several variables such as the fabric pattern and whether your furniture has a pleated or plain skirt, attached or loose cushions, tufting, etc. Always consult your upholsterer or design professional for exact yardage needed.

Yardage Chart

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Leather Chart

How much leather do you need for your project? The information belows advises you on how to estimate the quantity needed and how to cut, apply, and care for our vat dyed, top grain leather.

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Leather Care Info *

Genuine leather requires very little care. Regular dusting and vacuuming in crevices or bottoms is all that is necessary to clean your furniture.

Spots & Spills: Wipe excess liquid up immediately with a clean absorbent cloth or sponge. If necessary, use clean luke warm water only and let air dry naturally.

Stubborn Spots & Stains: Use a mild non-detergent soap solution, but not an abrasive. Apply the solution to a clean wet sponge and wash, then rinse well and let air dry naturally.

Never use furniture polish, oil, varnish or ammonia.

Conforms to the following flammability standards..**

  • MVSS 302
  • California Bulletin 117
  • Boston Fire Department (BFD 1X-1)

How to Estimate Leather Requirements:

54" Fabric 1 Yard This equals 3 1/4 yds. 54" fabric.
Leather 18 sq. ft. Full hide size approximately 60 sq. ft.

* Caution: These are suggested methods of cleaning, but there is no guarantee that the results will be completely successful. Use of suggested methods is your responsibility.

** Data indicated should not be construed to imply the behavior of this or any other material under actual fire conditions.

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Cleaning Crypton

There is nothing unusual about the normal care of Crypton®. Like any beautiful textile Crypton® must be cleaned on a regular basis. Since dirt and dust build up on a fabric, vacuuming regularly is advised. To prolong the life of your furniture, cushions should be rotated on a frequent basis. The everlasting beauty of the Crypton® can be found in its ability to resist stains.

Cleaning Liquids

Most spills can be easily cleaned with cotton. Just wipe up the spill with a clean cotton towel. Please follow directions for solid or dry stains(below) if a residue remains after wiping.

Solid or Dry Spills

Remove as much of the dried stain as possible with a dull flat knife. By removing the majority of the stain, there is less of a chance the staining agent will be rubbed into the fabric as it is cleaned. In many cases this process will remove the stain. However if the stain is still present, procede with wet cleaning treatment described below.

Wet Cleaning Treatment

For most stains, simply make a paste using equal amounts of an enzyme powder detergent, such as Tide® or Cheer®, and water. Apply the solution to the stain. Allow the solution to remain for at least one minute (max five minutes) to allow the detergent to begin removing the stain. Then, scrub the area with a nylon brush. After scrubbing, the area needs to be rinsed thoroughly using a sponge and clean water. Water will not affect Crypton®, so please use it liberally. Remember to rinse the soap completely because the fabric will look and perform its best when all soap is removed. Then, dry with a clean cloth. Any remaining moisture will evaporate in a short time. Please remember, with Crypton's® water barrier, the foam will not become wet in the rinsing process. For some oil based stains and ink you should pretreat the area with rubbing alcohol.

Steam Cleaning

Steam cleaning is an ideal method of thoroughly cleaning Crypton®. Spots can be removed by pre-treating them with either the soap solution mentioned above or a pre-treatment solution from the steam cleaning company. Most solutions provided by these companies are acceptable to Crypton® fabrics.

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Cleaning 1960 Dickson Marine Fabric

Care and cleaning instructions for Dickson Marine Fabrics.

Step 1

Brush off any loose dirt.

Step 2

Clean fabric with a mixture of warm water and a mild detergent mixed in a gallon of water. Use a 2" soft bristle nylon brush to gently scrub.

Step 3

Rinse Dickson Acrylic thoroughly with plenty of cool water. Continue to rinse until all soap residues are gone.

Step 4

Apply an air-curing fluorocarbon water repellent treatment. Do this if water repellency is an issue.

Note

Do not use a pressure washer to clean Dickson Fabrics. This could damage the acrylic.

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Phthalates

Pattern Impact is engineered to meet the stringent criteria set by the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) in regards to lead and phthalate content that applies to all products designed or intended by a manufacturer to be used by children under 12 years old when they play. Phthalates are mainly used as plasticizers, commonly used to soften polyvinyl chloride or help it to remain flexible. The 6 phthalatates are not to exceed concentrations of 0.1% in any product that applies. As of August, 2011, lead must not exceed 300 parts per million (PPM).

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Cleaning Sunbrella®

One of the best ways to keep Sunbrella® fabrics looking good and to delay deep or vigorous cleaning is to properly maintain the fabrics. This can be accomplished by simply brushing off dirt before it becomes embedded in the fabrics, wiping up spills as soon as they occur or spot cleaning soon after stains occur.

General or Light Cleaning

Brush off any loose dirt.

Prepare a cleaning solution of 2 ounces (1/4 cup) mild soap per gallon of lukewarm water.

Use a sponge or a soft bristle brush to clean.

Allow cleaning solution to soak into fabric.

Rinse thoroughly to remove all soap residue.

Allow fabric to air dry.

Spot Cleaning

Apply a light mist of mild soap and water using a spray bottle.

Work the solution into the stain by lightly scrubbing the area with a sponge or very soft bristle brush.

Rinse thoroughly to remove all soap residue.

Blot excess moisture with a clean, soft towel or sponge.

Wet-vacuum or blot excess water.

Air-dry. Repeat steps 3 and 4 until all soap is removed.

Heavy Cleaning for Stubborn Stains and Mildew

Sunbrella® fabric does not promote mildew growth, however, mildew may grow on dirt and other foreign substances that are not removed from the fabric. To clean mildew, or other stubborn stains:

Prepare a solution of 8 ounces (1 cup) of bleach and 2 ounces (1/4 cup) of mild soap per gallon of clean water.

Spray on entire area and allow to soak into the fabric for 15 minutes.

Remove stain with a sponge, clean towel or very soft bristle brush.

Rinse thoroughly to remove all soap residue.

Allow fabric to air dry.

Professional Cleaners

In evaluating the services of a professional firm, you should inquire about the firm's experience in working with Sunbrella® fabrics and knowledge of cleaning and re-treatment requirements. DO NOT dry clean Sunbrella® fabrics.

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Sunbrella® 5 Year Fabric Warranty

This warranty protects the original purchaser of Sunbrella® fabric.

This warranty protects against Sunbrella® fabric becoming unserviceable due to color or strength loss from normal usage and exposure conditions, including sunlight, mildew and atmospheric chemicals.

This warranty covers Sunbrella® fabrics only.

This warranty does not cover normal care and cleaning; damage from misuse or abuse; improper installation; or costs associated with replacement of the fabric, including labor and installation.

Glen Raven's liability is expressly limited to this warranty. Glen Raven reserves the right to inspect the fabric submitted for claim.

Glen Raven will supply new equivalent fabric to replace the fabric that becomes unserviceable.

Sunbrella® is normally a component of an end product such as an awning, umbrella or cushion. Consumers and end-users should contact the fabricator, dealer or retailer from whom you purchased the end product.

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What are "Nano" coatings?

Mosehart-Schleeter Pattern 3336

Nano technology employs the use of molecular particles that are measured in billionths of a meter or 1,000 times smaller than a grain of sand. When these small particle sizes are used in textile coatings they provide several advantages over traditional coatings:

1. The small particles coat the fibers more completely and evenly providing better protection.

2. They provide more surface area to protect the fiber from stains.

3. Being so microscopic they do not affect the “hand” of the fabric.

4. They adhere better to the fibers providing a more permanent protection.

In addition to extraordinary durability the Nano coating provides remarkable stain release characteristics. While professional upholstery cleaning is the recommended method for cleaning fabrics with Nano finishes most stains, including red wine, coffee, oil, mustard, ketchup, soy sauce, suntan lotion and even ink from a ballpoint pen, can be cleaned by using a clean cloth dampened with only water. More stubborn stains can be cleaned with a little mild soap and water followed with another clean cloth dampened with water to remove any residue.

Stains that prove more difficult to remove are usually easily cleaned with an upholstery cleaning product found at most grocery, home improvement and drug stores. ALWAYS FOLLOW PRODUCT USAGE DIRECTIONS TO TEST FABRIC COLORFASTNESS AND FOR ANY OTHER PRECAUTIONS.

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