How to clean Alcantara products?

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How to Remove Stains from Alcantara

Alcantara is a soft, luxurious textile that is often used in car interiors, furniture, and other high-end products. It is also known for being easy to clean.

Here are the instructions for removing different types of stains from Alcantara:

Water-Soluble Stains

  1. Act immediately (within 30 minutes) and begin treating the stain from the outside edge into the center in order to avoid the stain spreading.
  2. Never pour a cleaning product directly onto Alcantara.
  3. Before removing the stain, remove any of the substance that has fallen on the upholstery. If it's thick (yoghurt, jam, etc.), use a spoon or a plastic spatula; for liquids, use non-printed absorbent paper or a sponge.
  4. Avoid rubbing to prevent the stain from spreading or going deep into the material.
  5. Use a white cloth or a well-wrung sponge for the removal of the stains.
  6. If you use a sponge, rinse it in clean water and wring it well between each wipe.
  7. Treat the stain with the appropriate water-soluble cleaning product.
  8. Rinse the area with lukewarm water.

Water-Soluble Stain Removal Products

  • Fruit juice, jam, jelly, syrup, ketchup: Use lukewarm water.

  • Blood, egg, excrement, urine: Use cold water.

  • Liquors, alcoholic beverages, wine, beer, coke and tea: Use lukewarm water.

  • Indelible pencil, cocoa, chocolate, pastry with cream or chocolate, ice cream, mustard: Use lukewarm water.

  • Vinegar, hair gel, tomato sauce, coffee with sugar: Use lemon juice and then wipe with lukewarm water.

Stains Not Soluble in Water

  1. Act immediately and begin treating the stain from the outside edge into the center in order to avoid the stain spreading.
  2. NEVER POUR A CLEANING PRODUCT DIRECTLY ONTO ALCANTARA.
  3. Remove any of the substance that has fallen on the upholstery.
  4. Avoid rubbing to prevent the stain from spreading or going deep into the material.
  5. Rub with ethyl alcohol.
  6. Rinse the area with water.
  7. Rinse the area with lukewarm water.

Stain Removal Products Not Soluble in Water

  • Lipstick, foundation, mascara, eye-shadow, perfume, shoe polish, oil and grease in general: Rub with ethyl alcohol, then with water and rinse.

  • Grass stains and felt tips in general (including the indelible kind): Rub with ethyl alcohol, then with water and rinse.

  • Chewing-gum and wax: Put a plastic bag full of ice on the stain. When the material becomes hard, remove the pieces and then treat with ethyl alcohol.

Resistant Stains

    1. Repeat the above described treatments as often as necessary.

Additional Tips

  • For stubborn stains, you may need to use a commercial cleaning product specifically designed for Alcantara.
  • Do not use bleach or harsh chemicals on Alcantara, as this can damage the material.
  • Air dry the Alcantara after cleaning it. Do not use a hair dryer or other heat source, as this can damage the material.
  • If your Alcantara upholstery is stained in a difficult-to-reach area, you may need to use a soft-bristled brush to reach the stain.

Conclusion

Following these instructions will help you remove most stains from Alcantara. However, if you have a stubborn stain, you may need to consult a professional cleaner.

I hope this helps!

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