Salsa stains fast, spreads easily, and can permanently set if handled incorrectly. Learn the proper step-by-step approach for cleaning salsa from upholstery and rugs, straight from the experts at FiberSeal.

There’s a moment in every design project when a fabric feels perfect, until the label says otherwise. “Color may run.” For many designers, that’s the end of the conversation. For Katie Canfield, it was the start of a smarter one. Instead of compromising the design, she tested the fabric first, in real life, with a real spill. What happened next changed everything and proved that confidence doesn’t come from playing it safe, it comes from knowing for sure.

Eggnog is festive until it ends up on your sofa or wool rug, then it turns into a holiday headache. Before you panic, there’s a safe way to lift the stain without damaging your fabric. In this edition of How To Clean That, we walk you through the exact, FiberSeal approved steps to clean eggnog spills quickly and correctly, plus why some stains still need a professional touch. Holiday hosting just got a whole lot easier.

Step inside Brushy Ridge, where designer Katie Canfield of Studio KC Interiors transformed a blank white room into a moody, architectural lounge made for grown-up moments and everyday living. This is a space that went from overlooked to unforgettable, and FiberSeal was there to help protect every beautiful detail.

A custom rug. An elderly cat. And a designer determined to leave every home better than she found it. Nearly a decade later, Snowflake’s story remains the moment that shifted how Katie Canfield approaches every project. It is why she sees FiberSeal as a design essential, not an afterthought, and why her work today blends beauty with real-world practicality.

As a homeowner who values quality, you've invested in fine furnishings and protected them with Fiber-Seal. To ensure you're getting the most from Fiber-Seal, here's what to do:

Understanding your fibers is paramount - as well as knowing that even though a fabric has a stain-repellent finish, or is easy to clean - does not make it self cleaning or guarantee stain removal. In this case - After-care is paramount. Does the fabric labeled “performance” offer after-care?

We discovered that not all performance fabrics are alike. The industry lacks standardized criteria for labeling a fabric as "performance," making it challenging to assess each choice you make. As we aim to demystify performance fabrics, let's discuss stain and moisture resistance capabilities.

Alpaca is a protein fiber, like all other fibers of animal origin. It is easily dyed and resilient.

Chenille is a fuzzy, caterpillar-like yarn, produced by locking short, cut fibers at right angles to the core thread. It creates a pile surface much like a velvet, but not quite as dense. 

This luxurious material can be crafted from a diverse array of fibers and blends, including cotton, rayon, silk, mohair, linen, and synthetic materials.

Wool is a protein fiber that comes from the fleece of the sheep or lamb, Angora goat, or Cashmere goat. The term "wool" may also be used to describe specialty fibers from the hair of the camel, alpaca, llama, and vicuna.

Contrary to what many people think, silk is one of the most cleanable fabrics available.

WHAT IS SISAL?

Sisal is a fiber that is obtained from the leaves of plants belonging to the agave family. The processing of the fiber begins with the separation of the fleshy part of the leaf. Sisal is used in floor coverings.

Linen is a natural cellulosic fiber derived from the flax plant. It is made from the stem of the plant. France is the major producer of flax. It is generally agreed that the best linen fiber comes from northern France, Belgium, and The Netherlands.

Often when you are working on a project, there are so many elements that you must consider it is difficult to be an expert in everything.  At Fiber-Seal, we are textile experts and are here to support you. Check in with us when you are selecting fabrics and carpeting for help with clean-ability, as we provide maintenance to thousands of clients.