Reading the care labels on your upholstered furniture

💡 Do not confuse the W/S/WS/X furniture codes (often American) with the GINETEX “W in a circle” symbol, which indicates professional wet cleaning of a textile.

Many upholstered items carry a care code. This is guidance from the manufacturer that should take priority.

The most common codes

• W: water-based cleaning is possible.
• S: solvent only, no water.
• WS: water or solvent depending on the stain.
• X: vacuuming only, no liquid products.

GINETEX symbols

On removable covers, standardised care symbols (washing, bleaching, drying, ironing, professional care) indicate what the fabric can tolerate.

💡 Take a photo of the label and attach it to your booking: this helps us prepare the right method.

Where to find the label

• Under the seat or beneath the cushions of a sofa.
• Inside the zip opening of a cover.
• Under the seat of a chair or armchair.
• In the instructions or on the manufacturer's website, using the model reference.

The GINETEX “circle” symbol refers to professional care: a “P” or “F” indicates dry cleaning with solvent, and a “W” in a circle indicates professional wet cleaning. A crossed-out circle means that no professional care of this type is recommended.