MAINTENANCE
Ordinarymaintenance
In order to preserve the beauty of Dinamica® it is recommended that regular cleaning
is carried out.
Don't rub too vigorously, and we don't recommend using steammachines.
Daily cleaning
It is sufficient to dust Dinamica® using a soft brush, a dry cloth, or a
vacuumcleaner.
Weekly cleaning
After having dusted Dinamica®, run a slightly moistened white cotton cloth over
it.Avoid the use of printed absorbent cloths / papers as they can release ink onto
the material.
Yearly cleaning
If the upholstery is removable, it is recommended that you wash it in a
washing-machine, following the instructions below (generalwashinginstructions).
If the upholstery is not removable it is possible to clean Dinamica® by using
specific products sold by Uniters S.p.A. If such products are not available, please
follow these instructions:
Dust the material with care; moisten a soft cloth or a sponge in clean water, wring
it thoroughly and run it over the whole Dinamica® material, making sure not to wet
it excessively; rinse the cloth or sponge and repeat as necessary. Leave to
dry(overnight).
Once dried, in order to restore the material, brush it
delicatelywithasoftbristlebrush.
General Washing Instructions
If it is necessary to fully wash the furniture's removable upholstery due to
extensive staining, follow the washing instructionsbelowcarefully:
In case of removable upholstery, Dinamica® can be safely machine washed with water at
about 40° C and a mild detergent; do not spin-dry. If there are Velcro fastenings
along the edges of the upholstery, they must be protected with counter-Velcro before
washing in order not to damage theupholstery.
Once the upholstery is washed, let it dry in the open air and brush it delicately
with a soft bristle brush.
Dinamica® is not to be bleached with chlorine.
If necessary, iron it with a steam-iron at the temperature for rayon and synthetic,
delicate cloths, with on a slighty wet cloth; then revive the pile with a soft
brush.
In case of dry cleaning, trichloroethylene must not be used and direct contact with
steam machines must be avoided. The use of the "spray extraction machine" is allowed
only at low temperature. For the cleaning of non-removable upholstery follow the
instructions given in the section "yearly cleaning".
General Instructions for stain removal
In the case of localised stains, and when the specific products for the cleaning of
Dinamica® are not available, the upholstery can be cleaned as follows:
- act immediately (within 30 minutes) and begin treating the stain from the
outside edge into the centre in order to avoid the stain spreading;
- never pour a cleaning product directly onto Dinamica®;
- before removing the stain, remove any of the substance that has fallen on the
upholstery: if it's thick use a spoon or a plastic spatula; for liquids, use non
printed absorbent paper or a sponge;
- avoid rubbing to prevent the stain from spreading or going deep into the
material;
- use a white cloth or a well wrung sponge for the removal of the stains;
- if you use a sponge, rinse it in clean water and wring it well between each
wipe.
For the specific treatment of the different types of stains and the relative
materials that should be used, follow the instructions below.
CLEANING INSTRUCTIONS
It is recommended that you should use the specific products for Dinamica® cleaning
sold by Uniters S.p.A., if such products are not available, please follow these
instructions:
Coffee
Remove as much as possible with blotting paper. Wash with water containing a neutral
detergent.
Juice
Remove as much as possible with a spoon or blotting paper, then wash with lukewarm
water containing a neutral detergent
Chewinggum
Cool with ice blocks in a plastic bag or frozen item. Scrape away. Any remaining gum
can be carefully removed with benzene.
Blood
Wash off with cold water. If this does not help, add a neutral detergent.
Candlewax
Iron over absorbent paper. Clean with turpentine. Dab with lukewarm water containing
a neutral detergent.
Alternative: see chewinggum.
Chocolate
Wash with lukewarm water containing a neutral detergent.
Cosmetics
Clean with methylated spirit
Fruit
Remove as much as possible with a spoon, then wash with lukewarm water containing a
neutral detergent.
Grass
Wash with lukewarm water, possibly containing a neutral detergent
Grease
Wash with lukewarm water, possibly containing a neutral detergent
Ink
Remove as much as possible with blotting paper. Cleanwith 20% ethyl alcool. Then wash
with water containing a neutral detergent.
Jam
Remove as much as possible with a spoon, then wash with lukewarm water containing a
neutral detergent
Milk
Remove as much as possible with blotting paper. Wash with water containing a neutral
detergent
Oil
Sprinkle talcum on the spot and allow it to work. Brush it away and carefully dab
with a cloth moistened with benzene.
Paint
Oil-based
clean with turpentine and dab with water containing a neutral detergent.
Water-based
wash with cold water containing a neutral detergent.
Spirits
Remove as much as possible with blotting paper. Wash with water containing a neutral
detergent.
Sweets
Wash with lukewarm water containing a neutral detergent.
Syrup
Remove as much as possible with a spoon, then wash with lukewarm water containing a
neutral detergent.
Tea
Remove as much as possible with blotting paper. Wash with water containing a neutral
detergent.
Urine
One part colourless/unflavoured vinegar mixed with two parts of water. Use a dry
cloth as an underlay when the spot is soaked. Remove the diluted vinegar with
alternate dry and wet cloths.
Vegetables
Wash with lukewarm water, possibly containing a neutral detergent
Wine
Remove as much as possible with blotting paper. Wash with water containing a neutral
detergent and clean with thinned ethyl alcool.