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| February 01, 2004 | COPYRIGHT 2004 Consumers Union of the United States, Inc. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan. All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group. (Hide copyright information)Copyright

Is mashed fruitcake mingling with the roses on your floral-print sofa? Red wine polka-dotting your beige tweed chair? If you're tackling a post-holiday cleanup of upholstered furniture, try these tips:

* Follow any cleaning code. If present, it's usually under the furniture or a cushion. The usual letters:

W is for Water. Spot-dean with a teaspoon of clear or white liquid dish detergent in a cup of water or with a water-based upholstery cleaner.

S is for Solvent. Spot-clean with a dry-cleaning-type, solvent-based product, in a ventilated area.

W/S is for Water or Solvent. Spot-clean with either type of product.

X means Watch Out. Don't clean with either water- or solvent-based products. Instead, vacuum or brush, in one direction.

* Many cleaning products include new bleaches, detergents, or solvents that could affect ...

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