Cleaning & Maintenance of Standard Fabric Panels

Standard manufacturer panel fabrics are colorfast to both water-based and solvent-based cleaning solutions and may be cleaned with all conventional upholstery cleaning systems.

Note that the following are general recommendations for the panel fabric only. Some fabric cleaning methods may cause damage to the underlying materials in panel or wall panel systems.

  • Vacuum the fabric periodically to remove accumulated dirt and dust. The frequency of this and any other routine maintenance
  • Blot fresh spills immediately.
  • Ensure that the fabric is adequately rinsed after cleaning, as residual cleaning agents may accelerate soiling.
  • Have the fabric professionally cleaned whenever large stains or an overall soiled condition occurs.

For most water-based stains, a clean, absorbent cloth dampened with a detergent solution (i.e. 1 teaspoon laundry detergent/1 pint warm water) should be applied to the stain. Blot the fabric with the treated cloth, working from the outer edge of the stain moving inward. In order to effectively draw out the stain, renew the cleaning cloth frequently. Rinse well with clear water and dry the fabric as quickly as practical. Oil-based stains may be treated in a similar manner, substituting a volatile solvent-based cleaner for the detergent solution. Always follow the manufacturer’s recommendations for using such products, and always pretest an inconspicuous area of the fabric for colorfastness to the cleaning agent.