See How Fiber-Seal Increases The Useful Life Of Furnishings
BY HEATHER SCHRECKENGAST // APRIL 20, 2023
Furniture is a long-term investment and should be treated as such. With more people living, working and schooling at home, sofas, chairs, rugs and more are getting their fair share of use. As seen in Luxe MagazineThus, caring for and preserving what we have has taken on new meaning and importance.
Technician treating a rug with Fiber-Seal protection products. Design by Paxton Place Design.
Fabric care tops the list of furniture maintenance musts, as everyday use brings a myriad of opportunities for spills and stains. While some opt for a DIY approach to cleanup, interior designers and trade pros have long recognized the difference a professional company makes, from proprietary products to exceptional customer service. Enter, Fiber-Seal—the designers’ No. 1 source for all things fabric care for more than 50 years.
Established in 1971, Fiber-Seal sealed its position in the design industry with its game-changing protection products, complimentary spot cleaning, customer care and follow-up service. From upholstered furniture, rugs and wall-to-wall carpeting, to wall coverings and draperies, the Fiber-Seal Fabric Care System cares for every soft surface in the home using eco-responsible products that make cleanup easier and more effective. The company also offers fabric maintenance services, such as damp dusting and spot cleaning, to keep furnishings looking as fresh as possible.
Technician cleaning the upholstery on a sofa using a hot water extraction method. Design by Paxton Place Design.
“The Fiber-Seal system literally saves furniture,” says award-winning, Palm Beach designer Annie Santulli, who has looked to Fiber-Seal for more than 20 years when designing her luxury homes and yachts. “It starts off protecting the most luxurious textiles from many stains, and the removal products can erase almost anything that happens to get through the barrier. Plus, the company's customer service is courteous, fast and reliable, which is exceptionally rare these days."
Technician damp dusting a sofa to remove dirt and soils. Design by Herrin Design Concepts.
Also rare is Fiber-Seal’s ability to protect furniture without changing the fabric's color or look—something designer Eloise Kubli, of Collective Construction & Design, has witnessed first-hand in her projects spanning California to Canada. “Fiber-Seal has been a valued partner throughout my 40-year career," she says.
Technician treating dining room chairs with Fiber-Seal protection products. Design by Herrin Design Concepts.
Fiber-Seal's Fabric Care System also comes with a special Fabric Care Kit that helps with cleaning up minor everyday mishaps, like scuffs and spills. For tougher stains, the company offers a complimentary spot cleaning service in which a technician comes out to work on the stain as soon as possible. In the design world, this value add can be a lifesaver, like it was for designer Stuart Geller, of Geller Design Group, when moving into his own apartment.
“I had installed a custom Axminster carpet, so when my built-ins were ready to be installed, I made sure to have a protective pad put down to protect the carpet," Geller tells. "When the installation was complete, the installer removed the pad only to see that the writing on the back of the pad had transferred to the carpet. It was a pure disaster. The printing refused to come out, so Fiber-Seal sent out their guys and within a half hour they were able to remove the print without a trace, saving me more than $15,000.”
