Care Guide
At Aleatorio Designs we strive to make beautiful as well as durable pieces. We have included a care guide to help you keep your piece as long as possible. These are the general instructions that should cover most of the items we sell, but make sure to check the specific instructions that come with your order. Some fabrics have special cleaning requirements. Please, if your item is naturally dyed, skip straight to the last section “How to care for your naturally dyed item”.
How to care for quilted home décor/quilts/quilted clothing
- Regular maintenance is key to keeping your quilted item clean and fresh. Begin by gently shaking or airing out your item to remove any surface dust or debris. For spot cleaning, use a mild detergent and a soft-bristled brush to gently dab at stains, taking care not to rub or scrub vigorously, which could damage the fabric.
- Quilts and quilted clothing should be hand washed. Soak the quilt/piece of clothing in a tub or bucket with ph neutral/mild soap for 15-30 min, gently agitate the item. Rinse, don`t wring (squeeze the excess water out). Dry flat out of direct sunlight.
- Other home décor items like pillows, coasters, and placemats can be washed in a washing machine on gentle cycle/30 degrees or below.
- All the quilted items can be pressed/ironed on a medium heat. Always use a piece of cloth between the iron and the item. This can be a pressing cloth made out of silk organza or cotton voile, or you can use bed sheets/any natural fiber cloth (cotton/Linen). A good press is recommended before use.
How to care for patchwork clothing
- Do not wash in washing machine. For minor stains, spot cleaning is usually sufficient. Use a mild detergent, warm water, and a soft cloth to gently remove the stain.
- For a more thorough cleaning: submerge the jacket in warm water with a bit of PH neutral detergent and let it soak for 15 min. Rinse, do not wring. dry flat.
- This item can be pressed/ironed on a medium to high heat. Use the temperature setting on your iron you would use for denim. Always use a piece of cloth between the iron and the item. This can be a pressing cloth made out of silk organza or cotton voile, or you can use bed sheets/any natural fiber cloth (cotton/Linen). A good press before first wear is recommended.
How to care for a wall hanging
- Wall hangings are decorative and should not be washed in washing machine/by hand. If needed, use a moist clean cloth (mild soap can be used) to gently spot clean.
- This wall hanging can be pressed/ironed on a medium heat. Always use a piece of cloth between the iron and the Wall hanging. This can be a pressing cloth made out of silk organza or cotton voile, or you can use bed sheets/any natural fiber cloth (cotton/Linen). A good press is recommended before hanging up.
- Keep it out of direct sunlight as much as possible, to keep the colors fresh. Fabrics fade faster when exposed to direct sunlight.
- It is recommended to give it a dust from time to time, to keep the colors vibrant.
How to care for a naturally dyed item
- Do not wash in washing machine. For minor stains, spot cleaning is usually sufficient. Use a mild detergent, warm water, and a soft cloth to gently remove the stain. Acidity (like lemon juice) might temporarily bleach naturally Dyed fabric. The stain will disappear after wash.
- For a more thorough cleaning: submerge the naturally dyed item in warm water with a bit of PH neutral detergent and let it soak for 15 min. Rinse, do not wring (squeeze the excess water out). Dry flat out of direct sunlight.
- This jacket can be pressed/ironed on a medium to high heat. Use the temperature setting on your iron you would use for denim. Always use a piece of cloth between the iron and the jacket. This can be a pressing cloth made out of silk organza or cotton voile, or you can use bed sheets/any natural fiber cloth (cotton/Linen). A good press before first wear is recommended.
- Keep it out of direct sunlight as much as possible, to keep the colors fresh. Fabrics fade faster when exposed to direct sunlight.