Product Care

Treat Jaclyn Smith Home™ Upholstery as you would any fine upholstered home piece. Use the Official Furniture Industry Guide below for all Jaclyn Smith Home™  Upholstery pieces.

Vacuum - Weekly vacuuming or light brushing helps to remove soil and prevent the embedding of dirt or grime between fibers which can increase abrasion and wear.

Turn, Fluff & Rotate - The life of upholstered cushions can be increased through periodic turning or flipping over, fluffing of cushions with down or other loose fillings, and if possible the rotation of multi-cushion pieces. This will allow even distribution of wear over a long period of time.

Clean - Many furniture fabrics now carry the furniture industry's Standard Cleanability Code adopted in 1969. It gives the consumer information about the proper methods to clean specific fabrics. There are four letters in the code, immediately followed by care instructions. The code letters are W, S, W-S, and X. Permanent care labels will normally be found under the seat cushion. When spot cleaning, it is always a good idea for consumers to first pretest fabric for discoloration and shrinkage on an inconspicuous part of the furniture. When overall cleaning is required, professional cleaning will often achieve the most satisfactory results. Never remove cushion covers or arm caps for separate cleaning. This may destroy the backing, cause shrinking and color changes.

Fabric Care Codes

Code "W"
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 when dry. Pretest a small area before proceeding. Use a professional furniture cleaning service when an overall soiled condition has been reached.

Code "S"
To prevent overall soil, frequent vacuuming or light brushing to remove dust and grime is recommended. Spot clean using a mild water-free solvent or dry cleaning product containing carbon tetrachloride that is highly toxic. Pretest a small area before proceeding. Cleaning by a professional cleaning service only is highly recommended.

Code "W-S"
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 the foam from mild detergent. When using a solvent or dry cleaning product, follow instructions carefully and clean only in a well-ventilated room. Avoid any product that contains carbon tetrachloride which is highly toxic. With either method, pretest a small area before proceeding. Use a professional furniture cleaning service when an overall soiled condition has been reached.

Code "X"
Clean this fabric only by vacuuming or light brushing to prevent accumulation of dust or 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.

Leather Care Codes

Code "A"
Modern leathers require little cleaning or special care.  leather should be dusted often.  If, for any reason, dirt and grease do accumulate, it should be cleaned using a clean, damp cloth, without saturating the leather.  With Aniline leathers be sure to keep out of direct sunlight (aniline leather's will fade in direct sunlight).  Natural markings such as brands, insect bites and healed scars will be visible on Aniline leathers.

Code "P"
Modern leathers require little cleaning or special care.  leather should be dusted often.  If, for any reason, dirt and grease do accumulate, it should be cleaned using a clean, damp cloth, without saturating the leather.  With Semi-Aniline leathers or Protected leathers be sure to keep out of direct sunlight (aniline leather's will fade in direct sunlight).  Natural markings such as brands, insect bites and healed scars will be visible on Semi-Aniline and Protected leathers.

Code "N"
Modern leathers require little cleaning or special care.  leather should be dusted often.  If, for any reason, dirt and grease do accumulate, it should be cleaned using a clean, damp cloth, without saturating the leather.  With Nubuk leathers leathers be sure to keep out of direct sunlight (aniline leather's will fade in direct sunlight).  Also, shade variations will be common in Nubuk leathers.  Natural markings such as brands, insect bites and healed scars will be visible on Nubuk leathers.