Air Comfort Seating Systems and Day Chair Pressure Care
Management Facts
The main characteristics of Polyurethane
fabrics used are as follows.
- Polyurethane is a breathable fabric which allows air
molecules to pass through substantially reducing sweating
which is associated with Vinyls
- Polyurethane is waterproof including body fluids.
- Polyurethane is a flexible elastic material with 100%
stretch and recovery.
- Polyurethane is more puncture resistant than vinyl because
of its elasticity.
- Polyurethane is a very strong material.
- Polyurethane is anti inflammable, bacteria and mite resistant.
- Polyurethane is easily cleaned with warm soapy water.
- Polyurethane is the ideal upholstery material for the
Air Comfort products because of its strength, elasticity
and relative thinness which allows the user to enjoy the
maximum benefit from the air pressure system immediately
below the upholstery cover.
You may encounter other hospital applications
for polyurethane fabrics such as mattress covers where its
popularity is growing world wide due to all of the above and
including reduced patient stays due to improved pressure care
allowed by the fabric.
Fabric breakdown is only likely to occur
when it is exposed to toxic chemicals or abrasives. Damaged
upholstery on Air Comfort products can easily be replaced
with new panels to maintain the products integrity.
A full set of product specifications and
international standards tests for the polyurethane fabric
used in the Air Comfor range are available on application.
- Macrosuede Fabric upholstery options
- Heavy commercial abrasion standard
- Heavy commercial colour fastness
- Fire Hazard Properties AS 1530.3. Test results available
upon request.
- Woven suede in 55 colours
- Composition 100% Polyester Microfibre, stain resistant
finish
Polyurethene Fabric Care and Cleaning
SPOT CLEANING
Treat spills and stains as
soon as possible. Gently scrape any soil or mop any liquid
from the surface of the fabric. Use of soap or detergent with
water should be approached with caution since over zealous
rinsing to remove soap residue may result in over-wetting,
watermarking and possible wetting of substructure (this may
create other stains or damage).
- For non oil-based stains
Blot stain with a soft towel or scrape away the substance.
Pre-test the cleaning method on a hidden part of the furniture,
using warm water and Sard Wonder Soap (this is a bar of
soap available from most supermarkets). Mix a small amount
of soap and warm water solution and apply to the stain,
rubbing gently, blot dry with a clean towel. Apply cool
water (preferably rain or distilled water) and blot dry
again, then work out from the centre of the stain. Dry quickly
to prevent rings forming using a hair dryer or talcum powder.
It is generally preferable to clean whole panels of fabric
in this way rather than trying to spot clean specific areas.
This process should remove most general stains.
- For oil-based stains
We recommend Murlex, a drycleaning solvent which should
remove oil based stains from the furniture. Again, apply
a similar process as above and ensure the cleaning is done
in full panels - not spot cleaned. Murlex is available from
most chemist shops.
ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES
After the moisture has been blotted up,
dab at the stain with a clean cloth dampened in rubbing alcohol.
Then blot repeatedly with liquid detergent mixed with cool
water. Blot dry with a towel. Dab again with clear cool water
and blot dry.
BLOOD
Mix one teaspoon of ammonia in a cup of
cold water and apply it sparingly to the spot. Blot with a
clean towel. Repeat the procedure until the spot is gone.
Then dab the area with cool water and blot. Wait 15 minutes
and moisten the area again with white distilled vinegar. Blot
thoroughly with a dry towel.
CHEWING GUM
Rub an ice cube over the gum to harden in,
then scrape off the excess with a dull knife. To remove what's
left, use dry cleaning fluid.
CHOCOLATE (and other soft
candy)
This is a combination greasy/non-greasy
stain. First go over the spot, after scraping excess away,
with cool water mixed with a liquid detergent, blot thoroughly
, and then clean with dry cleaning fluid.
COFFEE AND TEA
Sponge with warm water. Apply warm glycerin,
leave for 30 minutes. Flush out with water and dry quickly.
COSMETICS
Sponge with warm water. Apply warm glycerin.
Leave for 30 minutes. Flush out with water and dry quickly.
FRUIT AND FRUIT JUICES
After excess is blotted up or scraped away,
blot the spot with cool water. If a stain remains, add liquid
detergent and a drop of vinegar to the water. Dab the spot
with this and blot until there's no trace of a stain. Then
go over the area lightly with clear water to remove traces
of vinegar.
GREASE (including hair
grease and oil)
Scrape away excess if necessary and then
dab repeatedly at the stain with dry cleaning fluid. If any
stain remains, go over the area with a lukewarm mixture of
liquid detergent and water. Always make sure you use a clean
portion with a clean cloth moistened with cool clear water.
INK
Moisten with warm glycerin, leave for 10
minutes. Apply liquid detergent and brush lightly. Flush out
with water and dry quickly.
MILK AND NAUSEA
Blot or scrape away the excess, then take
a clean soft cloth and blot. Apply clear cool water to the
area, blotting frequently. Then blot with a detergent solution
to which you've added a small amount of ammonia. Blot dry
and wait a few minutes. Go over the area with dry cleaning
fluid, blot dry, and finally, blot the area lightly with a
cloth moistened with rubbing alcohol.
ICE CREAM
Scrape away excess and apply cool water
mixed with liquid detergent, blotting frequently with a dry
cloth so you don't saturate the fabric. Let this dry and then
go over any remaining stain with dry cleaning fluid. Blot
dry.
SOFT DRINKS, SWEETS AND SYRUPS
Sponge with water, add warm glycerin and
work into stain. Flush out with water and dry.
SHOE POLISH
Apply liquid paraffin to loosen the stain,
then sponge with dry cleaning fluid.
URINE
It is especially important to treat this
stain right away, before the urine dries. Otherwise, the urine
may react with the fabric dyes and cause permanent discolouration.
First, dab at the stain with a solution of white vinegar and
water, blot dry, and then apply a mixture of liquid detergent
and cool water, blotting frequently and with a dry cloth to
avoid saturating the fabric. Finally, dab the spot with clear
cool water and blot thoroughly.
WATER SPOTS
Blot thoroughly and then dampen the entire
spot with clear white vinegar and wait a few minutes. When
the area is dry, moisten it again with clear water, blotting
with a dry cloth after every application of the damp cloth.
If the fabric is pile, brush with the pile when it is dry.
Approved
cleaning products for Mattress Covers, Upholstery Tops
and Shower Trollet Tub Fabrics >>
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