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The
10 Steps to successful carpet & upholstery cleaning using
PROCHEM Extraction machines, the most effective cleaning method
available
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here to download the Clean Genie Stain Guide
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1.
Inspection
(Survey)
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2.
Dye Tests |
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The
purpose of a survey is to clearly establish the following: Soiling:
Check the depth of soil and signs of permanent staining.
Fixings: Check the condition of carpet fixings. Backings: Check
the type of backing as many are prone to shrinkage or bleeding.
Only from a survey can we select the most effective
treatments and method. |
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Before
any cleaning can begin, all colours in carpets and fabrics must
be pH tested to ensure that the dyes are colour fast enough
to be deep cleaned.
In this way even very delicate carpets and fabrics can be cleaned
effectively |
3.
Fibre Tests
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4.
Comb Pile
(Preparation) |
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Fibre
identification is also
critical as it will greatly
influence the chemicals and method of cleaning.
Fibre testing will also assist in pre -determining if a stain
is permanant or can be removed.
Natural carpets that are wool based require very special attention. |
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Preparation
before cleaning largely determines its success and yet it is
often dismissed by many professionals as
unnecessary.
Prior to power vacuuming the pile is reversed to release matted
fibres for more effective cleaning. |
5.
Power Vacuum
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6.
Treat Stains (Cleaning
Operation) |
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Before
any extraction clean can commence, all the loose soil must be
extracted from the fibres.
Failure to follow this simple step will turn dry dust
into mud which causes early re-soiling after the fibres
dry. This leaves a dull overall result. |
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Prior
to main cleaning any stains must be pre treated with water based
chemicals or solvents. This is always undertaken when the carpet
is dry while the stain is clearly visible.
The appropriate time must also be given to allow the cleaning
chemicals to take effect. |
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Spray Treatments |
8.
Deep Cleaning |
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The
most technically difficult area of carpet and upholstery cleaning
is the correct selection and application of pre treatment chemicals.
Pre-Spraying is the application of chemicals that actually break
down the dirt and hold it in liquid form until the
extraction machine removes it. |
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Only
at this stage can the actual deep extraction cleaning begin.
Clean Genie extraction machines then force
temperature controlled water and neutralising detergents into
the fibres before powerful twin vacuum pumps remove 90% of the
injected water. |
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Hand Cleaning |
10.
Re-Dress pile (Completion
& Handover) |
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Finally
any inaccessible or
delicate areas are cleaned by hand.
A final inspection is made and processes 6-8 will be repeated
on heavy traffic areas until the optimum result is achieved.
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the satisfactory completion, the carpet or fabric pile must
be correctly set whilst damp.
Depending on the methods used, drying times will be between
2-4 hours whilst the remaining moisture
evaporates.
A follow up call will be made to ensure your complete
satisfaction. |