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- "The Luxury of Leather"
"Luxor" Color Options
The "Luxor" collection combines the
appeal, durability and ease of
cleaning of leather, with fully
machine washable Sherpa/Fleece
cushions.
Why Leather?
The durability of fine leather means
that it stands up to the rigors of daily
life, requires minimal care, offers
extraordinary beauty, has a rich
distinctive aroma, and gives
outstanding value for money.
The benefits of a “Luxor” leather
dog bed:
1. Resistance to tearing, and
puncturing.
2. Good heat insulation. Leather
contains a great deal of air, which is a
poor conductor of heat. This is an
important comfort consideration.
Leather remains warm in winter and
cool in summer.
3. Resistance to fire. Leather is
naturally fire retardant, and is also
treated so that it resists heat and
flames.
4. Resistance to fungi. Leather is
made resistant to mildew, etc. by the
incorporation of very small amounts
of suitable fungicides.
“Real” Leather?
Real leather is a natural product: it
breathes, is warm and has individual
characteristics, which make each
hide unique. Leather will always bear
the marks of its natural origin and
these characteristics can show as
healed scars, neck growth marks,
and areas of differing fiber density
and hair pore structure.
These hallmarks in no way detract
from the wearing qualities of your
“Luxor” leather dog bed; they are
signs discerning owners cherish
when buying a “Real” leather product.
Shade Variation:
No two hides are alike and due to the
varying grain structure the dyes and
finishes penetrate to differing
degrees in parts of the hide to give an
attractive variation. While every
attempt is made to achieve uniformity,
this is not always possible. Swatches
or samples, therefore, should be
regarded as no more than a guide to
the color.
Care and Maintenance:
It is essential to the life of your “Luxor” dog
bed, that it should be cleaned regularly, and
at the same time, an accumulation of dirt and
grease over a period of time is not only
undesirable but obviously the longer it is left,
the more difficult it will be to remove.
Regular cleaning of your “Luxor” dog bed,
can be done simply, by using a damp cloth,
taking care not to soak the leather as this
could damage it. Modern leathers are not
required to be “fed” and therefore the
temptation to apply saddle soap or wax
polishes should be avoided. Spray polishes
should be avoided at all costs as these
contain silicone, and after a period of time
will produce a sticky surface
It is vital that any cleaning fluid that does not
state that it can be used on leather should
not be used. Many of these cleaners have a
high alkaline content and can be particularly
harmful. It is also important that the methods
for cleaning shoe leather do not apply to your
“Luxor” leather dog bed, and therefore wax
polishes should be avoided.
- "Premium Upholstery Fabrics"
"Comfort" Color Options
The "Comfort" collection features fully
machine washable upholstery grade
printed fabrics. The options available
are "Comfort all-over" and "Comfort
with Sherpa/Fleece". All options are
fully machine washable!
Care and manintenance:
1. Avoid exposure to direct sunlight
2. Remove any dust or dry stains with a
vacuum cleaner and soft brush
attachment every 10 days.
3. To preserver the beauty of an
“Comfort” fabric, it is advisable to treat
any stains before they become too
ingrained so that the abrasive and
prolonged treatments are avoided.
Beds with removable covers:
All removable covers can be machine
washed separately using the cool water
setting on a delicate cycle.
1. Use a mild detergent that does not
contain any bleach of any sort.
2. Do not pour the detergent directly onto
the material.
3. Spin of tumble dry at a cool setting.
On the fabrics that are not pre-shrunk
there may be a slight amount of
shrinkage on the first wash. It is
advisable in all cases, to use the
coolest settings possible.
4. Do not twist or wring.
Prompt attention is advisable as soon
as the fabric has been stained. In the
case of difficult or unusual stains, expert
advice should be sought. All “Comfort”
fabrics can also be professionally dry-
cleaned.
When it is not possible to remove the cover,
observe the following cleaning procedures:
1. Remove light stains or dirt, and brush with a
soft suede brush.
2. Dab stubborn stains with a soft, clean white
cloth or absorbent paper towel.
3. If solvents are required, avoid applying them
directly onto the stain; the solvent should be
poured onto a clean cloth and any type of
treatment should be first tried on a concealed
part of the bed.
4. Clean the stain using a circular motion
working from the outside inwards.
5. After removing the stain, dry immediately with
a hand held hairdryer using a cool setting. Take
care to direct the air stream first towards the
outside of the area working inwards.
6. Always be careful to rub any stains gently and
to use a brush with soft bristles.
Water Soluble Stains:
Wash with a neutral soap (such as
Neutrogena) and water solution, then dab with
diluted alcohol (90:10) or you may use a 50:50
solution of water and white vinegar. Excessive
rubbing is not necessary or advised, a blotting
action is recommended. Remove excess soap
or vinegar by dabbing clean water with a clean
cloth.
Oil Based Stains:
Dab with turpentine sparingly, using a soft,
clean, white cloth. Once the stain has been
removed, blot again with a dry cloth to remove
any residue chemicals or liquids. Never use
acetone or other nail polish removers.
- "So Soft and Luxurious"
"Caress" Color Options
The "Caress" collection features a
fully machine washable microfiber
velvet with a soft, luxurious touch,
yet exceptionally hard wearing. It is
offered either "all-over", combined
with a "Comfort" upholstery grade
fabric or with our Sherpa/Fleece. All
combinations are fully machine
washable!
Unique Fabric
"Caress" has the look and feel of
suede. It is so soft and luxurious, that
you are instantly drawn to it. While you’
ll agree that “Caress” is irresistibly
soft, the uniqueness of this fabric lies
within its performance. Exceptional
wearability, resistance to staining,
and ease of cleaning are just a few of
the notable characteristics of
“Caress”.
“Caress” is produced with state-of-
the-art technology using ultra-fine
polyester microfibers (many times
finer than silk) that are woven into a
fabric that is soft and pliant, yet
unusually strong, making it a superior
upholstery fabric. The “Caress” ultra
microfiber is laminated to a softly
brushed, cotton (70%), polyester
(30%) backing for additional body and
strength.
Quality Tests
Quality tests carried out in an
ISO9002 accredited laboratory have
proven that “Caress” also offers high
resistance to wear.
Care and Maintenance:
1. Avoid exposure to direct sunlight
2. Remove any dust or dry stains with
a vacuum cleaner and soft brush
attachment every 10 days.
3. To preserver the beauty of
“Caress”, it is advisable to treat any
stains before they become too
ingrained so that the abrasive and
prolonged treatments are avoided.
Beds with removable covers:
All removable covers can be machine
washed separately using the cold or
warm water setting on a delicate cycle.
1. Use a mild detergent that does not
contain any bleach of any sort.
2. Do not pour the detergent directly
onto the material.
3. Spin dry, or tumble dry at the lowest
possible setting.
4. Do not twist or wring.
Prompt attention is advisable as soon
as the fabric has been stained. In the
case of difficult or unusual stains,
expert advice should be sought.
“Caress” can also be professionally
dry-cleaned
Note: "Caress" may shrink if tumble
dried at a warm setting.
Beds with fixed/non removable
covers:
observe the following cleaning procedures:
1. Remove light stains or dirt, and brush with
a suede brush.
2. Dab stubborn stains with a soft, clean
white cloth or absorbent paper towel.
3. If solvents are required, avoid applying
them directly onto the stain; the solvent
should be poured onto a clean cloth and any
type of treatment should be first tried on a
concealed part of the bed.
4. Clean the stain using a circular motion
working from the outside inwards.
5. After removing the stain, dry immediately
with a hand held hairdryer using a cool
setting. Take care to direct the air stream first
towards the outside of the area working
inwards.
6. Always be careful to rub any stains gently
and to use a brush with soft bristles.
Water Soluble Stains:
Wash with a neutral soap (such as
Neutrogena) and water solution, then dab
with diluted alcohol (90:10) or you may use a
50:50 solution of water and white vinegar.
Excessive rubbing is not necessary or
advised, a blotting action is recommended.
Remove excess soap or vinegar by dabbing
clean water with a clean cloth.
Oil Based Stains:
Dab with turpentine sparingly, using a soft,
clean, white cloth. Once the stain has been
removed, blot again with a dry cloth to
remove any residue chemicals or liquids.
Never use acetone or other nail polish
removers.
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