Softline Wall Felt adds a gentle layer to your walls and is easy to keep fresh with a few simple, regular habits.
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Softline Wall Felt does well with regular attention. Once a week, run a soft brush or vacuum with a clean upholstery head gently over the surface to lift dust and lint. You can use slow strokes in one direction, which keeps the nap looking uniform and avoids dragging dirt along the wall.
For high-traffic areas like passageways or busy offices, a quick weekly brush and vacuum helps prevent grime from settling. Don’t forget corners and lower edges where dust likes to gather in South African homes, especially during Joburg’s dry winter months.
If you spot a spill, stop and blot it straight away with a clean dry cloth. For most marks, a little cool water is enough: use a lightly damp cloth and blot from the outside in, never rub hard or you might fuzz the felt. If needed, use a drop of mild wool wash or gentle upholstery shampoo, but always test it on a tucked-away patch first.
Avoid soaking the wall or using hot water, as that can shrink or distort felt. For stubborn spots, let the area dry flat in shade and try another gentle pass. If in doubt, ask us before you try any strong cleaners or home tricks.
Highveld homes pick up fine dust in winter, so check your Softline Wall Felt more often in July and August and brush or vacuum gently. In Cape Town, wet winters and closed rooms can mean damp and mustiness: let fresh air in on drier days and don’t leave the felt sealed behind furniture or blinds.
Textiles near sunny windows fade over time. Rotate moveable panels where you can, and use blinds or window film to soften harsh UV. Wool felt is naturally slow to ignite, but moths and beetles can eat fibres where there is dust or food. Brush and vacuum, and never store the felt dirty or sealed in plastic.
Some situations need a specialist. If your Softline Wall Felt has a big stain after a mishap, starts to peel or sag from the wall, or was soaked in a leak or flood, our installation and care lead Pieter Nel can help.
Let us know if you are planning a deep clean or moving panels to a new space. Pieter can organise installation repairs, professional cleaning, or give you advice that suits your exact felt, finish and mounting.
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