What is linen upholstery fabric?

We adore natural linen upholstery for creating a sophisticated, sustainable and relaxed look. It feels timeless and effortless due to its tactile feel and textured appearance. Further, its a much loved sustainable and natural material made from flax. Due to its naturalness, it is upholstery that will crease, and this adds to both its character and charm, and shouldn't be thought of as a flaw. In this case, cleaning a linen sofa or chair is mostly about daily care as the best way to maintain its beauty.

Care: The best thing to do is begin by vacuuming the furniture. This can help eliminate dust, and it will likely help fade the stain as well.

Once you’ve vacuumed or dry brushed it, you can start blotting the stain. Use a light-coloured cloth and be careful not to rub it. Most linen furniture will come clean simply using water and cloth. You might also use a gentle soap, although it’s a good idea to test this first as well. White vinegar may work for small stains and is a good natural, eco-friendly cleaning option.

Be cautious before using a store-bought cleaner for your linen furniture, and again spot test it before using it on any highly visible or larger areas.

Things need to note when cleaning linen fabric:

• Keep your linen away from direct sunlight
• Never use hot water to clean linen as this may cause the fibers to shrink.
• Wipe the solution over the fabric with a soft cloth, gently blotting away any stains.
• Always test your fabrics to ensure that the steam won’t damage the fabric.
• Tip: If the tag is marked with an “X” it must be dry cleaned.