Cleaning Instructions
Alcantaraź is extremely easy to clean, wash by hand or in the washing machine. Use lukewarm water and neutral soap, do not wring or tumble dry. Drip dry in the shade. If dry cleaning use only perchloroethylene, do not bleach. When ironing use a cloth and steam iron adjusting the temperature to Rayon or Synthetic. To maintain its natural look, just use a soft brush. Spots are easy to remove, just follow the instructions in the spots removal table.
General stain removal standards
- act immediately
- reduce the stain by working from the edge towards the centre, in order to avoid spreading
- gently remove most of the dirt using a knife or spoon and blot immediately with a clean white cloth
- once the stain has been spotted, act in accordance with the instructions in the table
- if using a solvent, never apply directly to the stained part but on a clean cloth
- after applying the stain remover, remove with a clean, dry cloth, then brush in the opposite direction to pile lay
- leave it to dry
- when dry restore pile with a soft brush
| Alcohol, spirits: | wash with soap foam, then clean with diluted methylated spirit (10-20%). |
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| Drinks, wine: | sponge with vinegar and water (50%) then wash with soap foam. |
| Biro, shoe polish, tarmac, pine cone resine, chewing gum: | sponge with absorbant fabric soaked in ethyl alcohol 90° or turpentine oil |
| Beer: | sponge with warm water (max 30°C) to wich 3% methylated spirit has been added. |
| Coffee, tea, milk: | wash with soap foam. If the stain remains, clean with diluted ammonia (10%) |
| Chocolate, sweets, blood: | sponge with warm water (max 30 °C) and 5% diluted ammonia. |
| Paint: | oil colour: clean with turpentine, then wash with soap foam. distemper: wash with soap foam. In any case if the stain is old and therefore very difficult to remove ask an expert. |
| Cosmetics: | generally, only wash with soap foam, in case of persistent stains, use ethyl alcohol 90° or 5% diluted ammonia. Do not ever use nail polish remover or any other solvent for nail varnish. |
| Grass, vegetables: | sponge with warm water (max 30 °C) then wash with soap foam. |
| Ink: | remove as much as possible with blotting paper, clean with 20% methylated spirit and wash with soap foam. Sometimes lemon juice gives good results. In case of persistent stains ask an expert. |
| Jam, syrup, fruit juice: | sponge with warm water (max 30 °C). If stain remains, use ethyl alcohol 90°. |
| Oil, grease: | dry cleaning |