Aquaclean®
The ultimate easy clean fabric
At Long Eaton Sofas, we are delighted to offer Aquaclean®, the ultimate easy clean fabrics that allow stains to be removed with just water.
Highly durable fabrics, designed to cope with the demands of modern life.
Aquaclean fabrics have a revolutionary stain release technology. This protective treatment has been incorporated into every single fibre of the fabric with an invisible molecular layer, preventing stains from penetrating into the fabric and acts as a cleaning facilitator. This special treatment not only repels liquid, but also acts as a stain release when water is applied, so you can remove the majority of household stains stains quickly and easily with just water.
Aquaclean fabrics are highly durable have been designed to cope with the demands of modern life. Children, pets and the clumsiest of adults are not a problem for these fabrics and the toughest of everyday stains such as chocolate, red wine, muddy paws and even ballpoint pen.
How it works
Aquaclean technology is a revolutionary fabric treatment that allows you to clean stains using water only in just three easy steps.
Step 1
Remove any excess residue on the upholstery.
Step 2
Apply water over the stain, either directly or using a damp cloth. Wait a few seconds.
Step 3
Press down over the stain with a damp cloth and rub gently over the fabric in circular movements. If the stain does not come off completely, repeat the process as required.
Aquaclean, the ultimate family friendly fabric. See for yourself.
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Perfect for families and modern life
Your sofa is the centre of the home and a hub for the whole family. Whether you’re binge-watching your favourite TV series with a cuppa, watching a blockbuster with ice cream and popcorn, having a well earned weekend takeaway, or having a few friends over for drinks and nibbles, your sofa can put up with a lot that is thrown at it!
Aquaclean’s innovative technology not only repels liquid, but also acts as a stain release when water is applied, so you can remove household stains quickly and easily.
Aquaclean’s advanced material also comes with a built-in heath shield called SAFE FRONT®. It is anti-allergenic, protecting against bacteria and viruses, to help keep the whole family safe from infections.
Recommended for homes with pets
If you are a pet owner, you can enjoy your sofa with complete peace of mind thanks to Aquaclean Extreme. These fabrics are recommended for homes with pets due to their loop-free surface, which prevents accidental snags from claws.
These pet-friendly fabrics are also equipped with SAFE FRONT® to keep the fabric clean from the inside, free from viruses and bacteria, preventing odours caused by them, and allergies caused by dust mites. The surfaces of these fabrics are purposefully smooth, which also facilitates the easy removal of pet hairs.
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Aquaclean fabric FAQs.
Are Aquaclean fabrics better than water repellent treatments?
Water repellents are effective when a stain is on the surface because they block the entry of penetrating liquid for a few minutes. Once the stain has penetrated the fabric, then most repellents cease to be effective and it then becomes difficult to clean the fabric completely due to debris that has already embedded into the fabric. Water repellent finishes are typically applied to, or sprayed on to the surface of 'easy clean' fabrics after have been produced. These finishes are not permanent and will reduce in effectiveness after a period of time.
Aquaclean technology is permanent and is applied to the fibres and yarns before the weaving process. It not only acts as a liquid repellent, but also as a facilitator for cleaning. Allowing stains on the fabric to pass water through the fibres more easily, thus simplifying the cleaning process and facilitating the removal of the stain.
See for yourself why Aquaclean performs better than other 'easy clean' fabrics and stain repellent after treatments.
Is Aquaclean a clean and eco-friendly product?
Fabrics with aquaclean technology have been certified with the Oeko-Tex® registered trademark, which guarantees the absence of harmful substances in fabrics and that the manufacturing process does respect the environment.
Aquaclean fabrics do not contain PFCs. Perfluorocarbons are artificial substances that have been used in the textile industry because they are efficient at repelling water, oils and grease and dirt in general. Their production processes, cleaning and elimination at the end of their usable lifespan convert these compounds into a threat for human beings, as this type of substance can accumulate in living fabric and potentially cause cancer. They are also a hazard for the environment, because they are not biodegradable and have an extremely long lifespan.
What type of stains can be removed?
At present, there hasn't been any household stain found that resists Aquaclean! Sauces, shoe polish, hot or cold liquids, fizzy drinks, cakes... whatever. Aquaclean has passed all laboratory tests with flying colours, even when faced with tough stains like permanent marker pens. Although in the toughest cases, you may need to use a little soap diluted in water, or rub the stain with a bar of hand soap before cleaning with water.
How does Aquaclean protect me from viruses and bacteria?
All Aquaclean fabrics since 2019 have come with SAFE FRONT® as standard which protects against enveloped viruses and bacteria, effectively reducing its activity by more than 91% against untreated fabrics. This shield maintains optimal levels of hygiene on your sofa by acting permanently. SAFE FRONT® has been proved to be a great help against mite allergies since 1999.
Aquaclean SAFE FRONT® fabrics are currently certified in the following ISO standards:
- ISO 20743:2013 8.1. Reducing bacterial activity by 99.99% after 24 hours.
- ISO 18184:2019. For the determination of antiviral activity in textile products, demonstrating its effectiveness in more than 91% against Feline Coronavirus, an envelope virus very similar to COVID-19.
Visit our showroom to discover Aquaclean.
At Long Eaton Sofas, we have a wide range of Aquaclean fabrics to choose from and always have a good selection of models made up in Aquaclean on display too.
Visit our showroom and ask one of our experts to demonstrate how easy it is to remove everyday stains from these ultimate family-friendly fabrics. Why not make yourself comfortable and browse through our swatches at your leisure? We look forward to seeing you soon.