Hi, first these Upholstery cleaning guides are not a how to clean upholstery but to demonstrate the complexity of upholstery cleaning and the knowledge needed to clean fabric. it’s easy to just think that anyone can clean any fabric but with respect that’s very naive. its been my pleasure to show people that cleaning is a professional job and is more than just visible dirt, and the difference between cleaning and restoration. Ian Harper, City & Guilds In Cleaning Science
The Three Cleaning Groups
1.Preventive Cleaning Methods
Upholstery fabrics in very good condition showing light to medium soil build up on body contact areas. Preventive Sofa Cleaning Method
2. Corrective Cleaning Methods
Upholstery fabrics in good condition with no visible wear and showing medium to heavy soil on body contact areas. Corrective Sofa Cleaning Method
3. Salvage Cleaning Methods
Upholstery fabrics that have not been cleaned for many years and show signs of wear. very heavily soiled. this included sofa that have been in the home where major work has been carried out or with an open fire or wood burner. also water damaged sofas. Salvage Sofa Cleaning Method
Do not be afraid to tell the customer about the dirt hiding the wear on the Upholstery and that when cleaned this wear will be shown. it can be a shock
Upholstery Cleaning – The 10 Cleaning Methods
1. Preventive Upholstery Cleaning Methods
Upholstery fabrics in very good condition showing light to medium soil build up on body contact areas. Preventive Sofa Cleaning Method
1. Water Based Solution, Spray/Towel Absorb
2. Dry Clean Solvent/Spirit Based Spray/Towel Absorb
2. Corrective Upholstery Cleaning Methods
Upholstery fabrics in good condition with no visible wear and showing medium to heavy soil on body contact areas. Corrective Sofa Cleaning Method.
3. Water Based Soil Crystallisation, Hand Shampoo Treatment With Low Moisture Foam. (for wet clean only Upholstery cleaning)
4. Soil Extraction, Pre Spray And Extraction Treatment
5. Dry Clean, Solvent Based Spray Extraction Treatment
3. Salvage Upholstery Cleaning Methods
Upholstery fabrics that have not been cleaned for many years and show signs of wear. very heavily soiled. this included sofa that have been in the home where major work has been carried out or with an open fire or wood burner. also water damaged sofas. Salvage Sofa Cleaning Method
Do not be afraid to tell the customer about the dirt hiding the wear on the Upholstery and that when cleaned this wear will be shown. it can be a shock
7. Pre Spray And Wet Extraction
8. Wet Cleaning Treatment For Flooded Fabric
9. Smoke Odour And Or Soot Wet or Dry Cleanable
10. Light Soot On Wet Cleanable Fabric
Everything You Need To Know Before Cleaning Your Upholstery
Step One: Upholstery Cleaning Equipment
Identifying Synthetic Man Made For Cleaning
Identifying Protein Fibers (Animal) For Cleaning
Step Two Pre-Clean Tests
Step Three – The Strengths and Weaknesses Of You Type Fabric When Cleaned.
More Information On The Strength And Weakness For Your Type Of Fabric
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