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There is nothing unusual about the normal care of Crypton. Like any beautiful textile, Crypton must be cleaned on a regular basis. Since dirt and dust build up on fabric, vacuuming regularly is advised. To prolong the life of your furniture, cushions should be rotated on a frequent basis. The everlasting beauty of Crypton can be found in the ability to clean stains not usually removed from other fabrics.

Crypton is very easy to clean because of its moisture-resistant ability. On everyday spills, just remove the debris and spills with a clean, dry cloth. Wipe off with clean water,a few drops may be left to loosen the stain. Lastly, wipe dry thoroughly. Powdered enzyme detergent such as Tide® or Cheer®, mixed with water works best with this type of fabric. It must be rinsed thoroughly, leaving no soap residue. Be sure to rinse with a clean cloth and clear, clean water.

For more stubborn stains on prints, make a paste with an enzyme detergent, leave it on the fabric for a few moments to generate a chemical reaction, and use a stiff nylon brush to agitate the stained area.

For ball point pen ink, rust remover may be used. Let it sit on the fabric for two to three minutes, scrub gently, and blot with a clean towel. Rinse the area thoroughly with clean water and then follow the general cleaning instructions.

For mayonnaise and other oily stains: Normal household rubbing alcohol can be used to clean the spots left by mayonnaise or other oily stains. Leave it on the fabric for two to three minutes, scrub gently, and blot with a clean towel. Rinse the area thoroughly with clean water and then follow the general cleaning instructions, using the enzyme detergent or hot water extraction method.

Before removing any stubborn stains, test the stain-removing product on a hidden area to make sure that the fabric’s structure and color won’t be damaged. Hold a towel against the wet area for 10 seconds. Examine the towel to determine whether there’s been a dye transfer and the fabric for a color change.

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