Article: Use a paper towel to grab as much of the solid as possible and discard it in the trash. You may need to do this several times in order to completely remove the solid. If cleaning a chair with fabric upholstery, it’s important not to rub as you clean; you might force the solids into the fabric and make it more difficult to clean. It’s important to act as soon as you see the mess, so it doesn’t have time to set. The faster you attend to a spill, the less likely it is to set and cause a stain. If you act quickly enough, you should just need to dampen a cloth or rag with water. Use it to sponge up as much of the liquid as you can. Wring out the liquid in a separate container or a sink, and keep blotting the spill until it’s gone. This tag provides cleaning instructions directly from the manufacturer. If you see an S, you should only use solvent-based solutions to clean the chair. A W means you should use a water-based solvent, while an SW or S/W means either type of solution can be used. Any product containing water could damage the upholstery. There are several brands of cleaners, and you should always check the instructions coming with the product. Some are in liquid form while others are powdered.  In either case, you’ll want to apply a small amount of solvent to a dry cloth and blot up the stain. Make sure to use a damp cloth to wick away the solvent, otherwise it could leave a ring on your upholstery. Mix a mild dish soap with water and dampen a clean cloth with it. Blot the stain with the cloth. Be careful not to rub the stain, otherwise you may damage the upholstery, especially if it’s made of fabric or microfibers. Dampen a cotton ball with a few drops of rubbing alcohol. Test the alcohol on a small spot of the chair that’s out of view, such as the underside. If it doesn’t cause any damage, use the cotton ball to rub the stain.  Mesh upholstery tends to get frayed if rubbed too briskly. Make sure to be more gentle on these surfaces.  Don’t use rubbing alcohol on acrylic fabric upholstery.  Rubbing alcohol only has a small amount of water, and you may be able to use it on S-coded upholstery. If in doubt, apply a small amount of rubbing alcohol to a small, inconspicuous part of the upholstery. If there’s no damage, you should be able to use the rubbing alcohol.
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Pick up any loose debris. Blot liquids with a wet cloth. Check the care tag on your chair. Clean S-coded chairs with a dry cleaning solvent. Wash W-coded chairs with a water-based solvent. Remove stains with rubbing alcohol.