Seating Care and Maintenance Instructions

Vinyl

Chieftain Fabrics offer the ultimate in stain resistance and clean-ability. The colours and patterns within our ranges have been chosen with this in mind. All of our contract ranges have been tested with practicality every cleaning product on the market and are capable of withstanding the most rigorous cleaning regime.

Our fabrics can be used with all NHS approved cleaning solutions such as Chloe-Clean, Haz-tab, Milton and Tristel.

Follow our 3 simple steps to maintain your chosen Chieftain product and retain its appearance and durability:

1. Clean & Disinfect

Remove day-to-day dirt and residue with warm, soapy water and a clean, soft cloth. If disinfection is necessary, clean with a solution of disinfectant specified by the manufacturer with a damp cloth. When using bleach, a 5% (50,000ppm) solution is acceptable.

2. Dry

Follow this with a clean water rinse and dry with a soft cloth or towel.

3. Brush

For heavy or ingrained soiling, follow steps l and 2 above, then scrub the affected area using a soft brush and warm, soapy water, followed by a clean water rinse and dry.

The use of solvents, abrasives, synthetic detergents, wax polishes or aerosol sprays is not recommended. Using cleaning products contrary to the manufacturers instructions may compromise the integrity of the fabric and may forfeit your warranty.

Real Leather

Leather is naturally very durable, and its resistance to staining and abrasion from dirt is enhanced by protective coatings applied at the manufacturing stage.

Regular dusting should help keep leather in perfect condition. When necessary, the upholstery should be gently wiped with a non-abrasive cloth, dampened with warm soapy water. Immediately dry with a clean and non-abrasive cloth.

Do not use, neat, strong or abrasive cleaning fluids or detergents as these may affect the colour and finish of the hide. Avoid using any wax, cream or polish as these will affect the feel of the leather.

Please note that full-grain aniline leather or russet leather should not be cleaned with water or soap as it could irreparably damage it. If in doubt, contact the leather supplier for more specialist advice.

Polished aluminium and chrome

Polished metal is fairly resistant to damage from dirt. Regular dusting should help keep the surface free from dirt and help stop scratching.

When necessary, surfaces should be gently wiped with a non-abrasive cloth, dampened with warm soapy water.

Take care not to clean any moving parts, including the spindle and mechanism as this may affect the chair’s performance.

Fabric

Natural and synthetic fabrics

In order to maintain the fabric over the five year guarantee period, the fabric must be vacuumed on a regular basis. Regular dusting and vacuuming removes andy loose particles and stops dirt from entering the weave and breaking down the fibres.

When necessary, the upholstery should be gently wiped with a clean cloth, dampened with warm soapy water. Immediately dry with a clean and non-abrasive cloth.

Do not use neat, strong or abrasive cleaning fluids or detergents, as these may affect the colour and finish of the fabric. Upholstery can be professionally dry-cleaned if required.

Plastic

Moulded plastic, polyurethane and rubber

These materials are fairly resistant to damage from dirt. Regular dusting should help keep the surfaces free from dirt and help stop any scratches from occurring.

When necessary, surfaces should be gently wiped with a non-abrasive cloth dampened with warm soapy water.

Do not use neat, strong or abrasive cleaning fluids or detergents as these may affect the colour and finish of the surface.

Take care not to clean any moving parts, including castors, levers, spindle and mechanism as this may affect the chair's performance.