Debra Lynn Dadd

Is there any safe way to clean velvet?

QUESTION:

Hi
I have a living room set the material is like velvet, light ivory color, when the guys from the furniture company moved my set to the inside of the house, thay stained te furniture leaving grime spots on the sofa and love seat arms. Since the color of the furniture is very light you can really see the dirty spots. Please can you tell me what can I use to get rid of the spots without damaging my brand new furniture?:( I will really appeciate you help
Thank you very much.

POSTED BY SUSANA :: DELAWARE USA :: 11/20/2006 3:18 AM


DEBRA'S ANSWER:

I don't have any experience cleaning velvet. Readers?

Debra :-)


COMMENTS:

Try calling the store you bought it from. Maybe they can tell you about some products.

Maybe had you called the store right after it happened, they might have taken responsibility and had it cleaned for you, especially if the store delivered it. Stores usually assume liability for their own delivery people's damages.

I sew a lot and will only use washable velvet; the surface doesn't change from the water. You might try a dampened, soapy cloth in a hidden corner, just lightly 'brushing' the spot. Then let it dry to see if it changes the texture. If so, it is traditional velvet instead. Most traditional velvets must be dry cleaned. If the soil spots are on cushions, and it's traditional velvet, bargain with your dry cleaner if you can't get info from the store. If they're on the seating or back surfaces, if you find someone who knows how to do it, they'll have to do it in your home.

POSTED BY DORIAN :: NEW JERSEY USA :: 11/24/2006 3:17 PM


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