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How to Clean Felt Panels

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How to Clean?

Through installation procedures or consumer use, fabric may become soiled and require spot cleaning from time to time.  The following information is provided as a guideline for the care and cleaning of acoustical fabric made from Polyester fibers.  Because this material is made from synthetic fibers, it cleans very well with virtually no damage to the color or construction itself.  Most commercially available Carpet and Upholstery cleaners will do an excellent job removing stains.  From time to time, additional cleaning methods may need to be employed to remove stubborn or difficult stains.

General

As with any stain or contamination, the quick response is the best, especially when done in conjunction with the proper cleaner for the type of stain. 

Important:  make sure you have selected the right cleaning agent from the list below before you begin the cleaning process.  The categories of stains listed below are based on 1) stains acquired during OEM manufacture and 2) acquired by consumer/end-user following installation of fabric.

OEM Fabrication Incidents:

 

Type of Stain Cleaning Agent How to Remove
Oil  High Strength Detergent Soak-Blot Dry
Adhesive (water based) Detergent Scrub-Rinse-Blot Dry
Adhesive (solvent based) Mineral Spirits Soak-Blot Dry
Felt Tip Marker (indelible) Detergent Scrub-Rinse-Blot Dry
Ink (ball point indelible) Dry Clean Solvent Soak-Blot Dry
Pencil (graphite lead) Detergent Scrub-Rinse-Blot Dry
Chalk Detergent Scrub-Rinse-Blot Dry
Paint (latex) High Strength Detergent Scrub-Rinse-Blot Dry
Paint (oil) Solvents/Mineral Spirits Soak-Blot Dry
Stains (latex) High Strength Detergent  Scrub-Rinse-Blot Dry
Stains (oil) Solvents/Mineral Spirits Soak-Blot Dry
Tar/Asphalt  K-1 Kerosene/Solvents Soak-Blot Dry

Note:  In many cases listed above, repeated steps may be required to fully extract the contaminant from the material.  Use solvent type cleaners in a well-ventilated area.

Note:  Always check to see that the cleaner will not cause damage to material or fabric, by testing on a small area out of sight.

Consumer/End User Incidents:

Type of Stain Cleaning Agent How to Remove
Mustard Dry Clean Solvent  Scrub-Soak-Blot Dry
Ketchup* High Strength Detergent Scrub-Rinse-Blot Dry
Coffee* High Strength Detergent Scrub-Rinse-Blot Dry
Chocolate* Detergent Scrub-Rinse-Blot Dry
Tea* High Strength Detergent Scrub-Rinse-Blot Dry
Chewing Gum Dry Clean Solvent  Scrub-Soak-Blot Dry
Oil High Strength Detergent  Scrub-Soak-Blot Dry
Grease High Strength Detergent  Scrub-Soak-Blot Dry
Degreaser
Tar/Asphalt K-1 Kerosene/Thinner  Scrub-Soak-Blot Dry
Wax Detergent Hot Iron-on Detergent
Rust Rust Remover  Scrub-Rinse-Blot Dry
Dirt Detergent  Scrub-Rinse-Blot Dry
Lipstick Dry Clean Solvent Soak-Blot Dry
Nail Polish Dry Clean Solvent Soak-Blot Dry
Shoe Polish Dry Clean Solvent Soak-Blot Dry
Crayon High Strength Detergent  Scrub-Rinse-Blot Dry
Vomit* High Strength Detergent  Scrub-Rinse-Blot Dry
Urine* High Strength Detergent  Scrub-Rinse-Blot Dry
Blood* High Strength Detergent  Scrub-Rinse-Blot Dry
Excrement* High Strength Detergent  Scrub-Rinse-Blot Dry/Deodorize with Vinegar

Note:  In many cases listed above, repeated steps may be required to fully extract contaminant from material.  Items listed above with (*) may also be removed through steam extraction method by a professional cleaner or service.

Note:  Always check to see that the cleaner used will not cause damage to the material or fabric, by testing on an area out of sight.

Important:  The recommendations made above are done in good faith and are based on a history of actual experiences and laboratory evaluations.  Hytex Industries Inc., and/or its designated distributor, does not warrant, either expressed or implied, the effectiveness of the cleaning agents listed and the process for cleaning, described above.

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