In order to preserve the beauty of Alcantara® it is recommended that regular cleaning is carried out. Don’t rub too vigorously, and we don’t recommend using steam machines.
Daily cleaning
It is sufficient to dust Alcantara® using a soft brush, a dry cloth, or a vacuum cleaner.
Weekly cleaning
After having dusted Alcantara®, run a slightly moistened white cotton cloth over it. Avoid the use of printed absorbent cloths/papers as they can release ink onto the material.
Yearly cleaning
If the upholstery is removable, it is recommended that you wash it in a washing machine, following the instructions below (general washing instructions). If the upholstery is not removable it is possible to clean Alcantara®, by using specific products listed in the web-site www.alcantara.com. If such products are not available, please follow these instructions: dust the material with care; moisten a soft cloth or a sponge in clean water, wring it thoroughly and run it over the whole Alcantara® material, making sure not to wet it excessively; rinse the cloth or sponge and repeat as necessary. Leave to dry (overnight). Once dried, in order to restore the material, brush it delicately with a soft bristle brush.
If it is necessary to fully wash the furniture’s removable upholstery due to extensive staining, follow the washing instructions below carefully:
In the case of localised stains the upholstery can be cleaned as follows:
For the specific treatment of the different types of stains and the relative materials that should be used, follow the instructions below.
Water-soluble stains
It is recommended that you use the specific products for Alcantara® cleaning, (a list of which is available on www.alcantara.com); if the products listed are not available, it is recommended, depending on the type of stain, that you should use water, lemon juice, or pure ethyl alcohol (from liquors) and follow the instructions below:
Stains not soluble in water
Resistant stains
Old stains of unknown origin