Most upholstery fabrics are wet cleanable but not all, so it is important to carry out a survey to decide how to proceed. We thoroughly vacuum all the pieces to be cleaned then we can attempt stain removal. Full cleaning depends on how dirty the items are and the condition of the fabric itself. Wool is a protein fibre formed in the skin of sheep and is a totally natural, renewable source with sheep making a new fleece every year.
At the end of its useful life, wool can be returned to the soil to breakdown quickly. Wool has always been appreciated for its unique properties and science has yet to produce a fibre which matches it. Successfully removing stains depends upon the cleaner's ability to identify the fibre and the construction of the carpet or upholstery fabric. It is then essential to choose the right product and apply it correctly.
Without this knowledge, stain removal is hit-and-miss and could cause permanent damage to the fibres or set the stain in. The most frequent comment on finishing a job is for the homeowner to tell us that their house smells lovely.
At the end of its useful life, wool can be returned to the soil to breakdown quickly. Wool has always been appreciated for its unique properties and science has yet to produce a fibre which matches it. Successfully removing stains depends upon the cleaner's ability to identify the fibre and the construction of the carpet or upholstery fabric. It is then essential to choose the right product and apply it correctly.
Without this knowledge, stain removal is hit-and-miss and could cause permanent damage to the fibres or set the stain in. The most frequent comment on finishing a job is for the homeowner to tell us that their house smells lovely.
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It has been over thirty years since Steve Wildman's High Quality Carpet and Upholstery Cleaning service came into being.
Since 1985 we had a desire to seek out innovation by investing in the most advanced products and machinery with further investment spent on training to keep abreast of the latest up to date cleaning techniques.
From the early days the carpet and fabric cleaning industry has continually innovated, the sticky, soapy residues of rotary foam machines that caused rapid re-soiling were then replaced by surfactant cleaners.
Since 1985 we had a desire to seek out innovation by investing in the most advanced products and machinery with further investment spent on training to keep abreast of the latest up to date cleaning techniques.
From the early days the carpet and fabric cleaning industry has continually innovated, the sticky, soapy residues of rotary foam machines that caused rapid re-soiling were then replaced by surfactant cleaners.
In our introduction we mentioned that the degree of soiling dictates how a carpet should be cleaned.
The first step involves gently opening up the pile to check the degree of soiling and whether this soiling is dusty, greasy, compacted or a combination of any of these three.
Next the carpet is inspected for draught marks, obvious stains, the condition of the seams and any worn or faded areas.
We then look at the construction of the backing, as some carpets are more prone to shrinkage, and confirm that the carpet is well fitted.
The first step involves gently opening up the pile to check the degree of soiling and whether this soiling is dusty, greasy, compacted or a combination of any of these three.
Next the carpet is inspected for draught marks, obvious stains, the condition of the seams and any worn or faded areas.
We then look at the construction of the backing, as some carpets are more prone to shrinkage, and confirm that the carpet is well fitted.
The first step is to quantify the degree of soiling and staining on the fabric as either light, moderate or heavy.
Then we establish the type of fibres present as this will help determine whether the fabric will give up or retain the soiling or staining.
This test also confirms if it is wet or dry cleanable.
Next we carry out a test to determine if the dyes are stable or if there is a possibility that they might migrate to adjacent lighter coloured areas.
Sensitive fabrics such as brocades and chintzes are checked to see if they are adversely affected by the cleaning process.
Then we establish the type of fibres present as this will help determine whether the fabric will give up or retain the soiling or staining.
This test also confirms if it is wet or dry cleanable.
Next we carry out a test to determine if the dyes are stable or if there is a possibility that they might migrate to adjacent lighter coloured areas.
Sensitive fabrics such as brocades and chintzes are checked to see if they are adversely affected by the cleaning process.
Cleaning leather upholstery requires a different approach than for cleaning fabric upholstery.
Before we start to clean, it is essential to determine the type of leather the customer has so that the correct cleaning solutions and methods can be used.
This will ensure that no damage is caused during the cleaning process.
Aniline refers to the non-toxic dye used in colouring leather and not to the leather itself.
However the leather selected to become aniline is usually the best quality without anything removed from the surface and is known as Full Grain.
Before we start to clean, it is essential to determine the type of leather the customer has so that the correct cleaning solutions and methods can be used.
This will ensure that no damage is caused during the cleaning process.
Aniline refers to the non-toxic dye used in colouring leather and not to the leather itself.
However the leather selected to become aniline is usually the best quality without anything removed from the surface and is known as Full Grain.
The most frequent comment on finishing a job is for the homeowner to tell us that their house smells lovely.
As far as our customers are concerned, their carpets or upholstery must smell clean as well as look clean but cleaning alone will not eliminate odours.
That is why as professional cleaners, deodorising is important to us.
However, deodorising differs according to the nature and source of the odour.
The right type of product should be applied in the correct manner: it can be added to the cleaning solution, surface sprayed, injected into the underlay or fogged into the air.
As far as our customers are concerned, their carpets or upholstery must smell clean as well as look clean but cleaning alone will not eliminate odours.
That is why as professional cleaners, deodorising is important to us.
However, deodorising differs according to the nature and source of the odour.
The right type of product should be applied in the correct manner: it can be added to the cleaning solution, surface sprayed, injected into the underlay or fogged into the air.
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