Today I took an interesting call about fabric cleaning codes which led to some new insights and I’d like to share them with you.
The caller said,
I have some new furniture that says it should only be cleaned by a Code S-Compliant Cleaner. What is Code S? Do any of your cleaning products meet these coded standards?
Caller to Titan Labs
Well, that threw me a little because I had heard of this coding system but knew nothing about it. So, I hit the internet, took some notes, and came up with these suggestions.
Apparently fabrics are coded as a way of categorizing them by the materials they’re made from and the type of cleaner that should be used for cleaning them. Professional cleaners are well-educated on these codes and differing types of fabrics, but to the average consumer, like me, they can be confusing.
Here are the three codes that cover most fabrics:
Fabric Cleaning Codes: Code W
Code W fabrics consist of man-made fibers of polyester, nylon, acetate, and olefin. These kinds of fabrics can be cleaned with water-based cleaners. Hence the name, Code W.

Our Titan Green Multipurpose Cleaner is ideal for these fabrics. It comes to you as a concentrate so you decide how strong to mix based on your needs.
Fabric Cleaning Codes: Code S
Code S fabrics include organic fibers such as cotton, rayon, linen, wool, silk, denim, velour, damask, etc. These fabrics should be cleaned with solvent-based cleaners. Hence the name, Code S.

For these
Mixed Fabric Cleaning Codes
There’s a mixed code called Code W/S, obviously a combo of the first two. You can use either Titan Green or Cleanup Solvent-22, whichever you prefer.
Fabric Cleaning Instructions for Code W
Here are some instructions for cleaning your Code W fabrics using Titan Green Multipurpose Cleaner.
Tools Required:
- Titan Green Multipurpose Cleaner
- Soft nylon-bristle brush
- Damp cloth
Steps:
- Apply Titan Green to the stain
- Wait 20 seconds
- Agitate with a stiff bristle brush
- Wipe with a damp cloth
Fabric Cleaning Instructions for Code S
Here are some instructions for cleaning your Code S fabrics using Cleanup Solvent-22.
Tools:
- Cleanup Solvent-22
- Soft nylon-bristle brush
- Dry cloth
Steps:
- Apply Cleanup Solvent-22 to the stain
- Agitate with a stiff bristle brush
- Wipe up with a dry cloth
So, it’s true, I do seem to learn something new every day. Keep the calls and emails coming! Have something helpful to include, please leave your comments below.
we have new furniture with the code WS. Thank you for your help. We have subscribed
Thanks again
W0123078 what is the type of fabric this code
My couch and recliners are Code W. I have discoloring ‘stains’ where peoples’ heads rest. I had head and arm protectors made and they are stained a darker color too. My furniture looks dirty but only where body oils touch the fabric. Will your product remove these ‘stains’?
I haven’t tried it on this kind of stain, but will Oil-Flo 141 remove oil stains? Yes!
I managed to get blood on a brand new couch with code S. Will this remove the blood. There are several large dots. Thanks
I don’t think it will.
You should try baking soda.