Introduction
Cleaning upholstery fabrics requires an
understanding of the fabric you are going to
clean and how it reacts to a cleaning chemical.
The upholstered furniture (see picture) will have one
of the following covers…
Each of these fabrics may be wet cleaned using
water based cleaning agents although the degree
of moisture required to carry out the cleaning will
differ due to the absorbency of the fabric.
Always test chemicals in an inconspicuous place
before cleaning commences.
Requirements
Appropriate Cleaning Chemicals.
(Suggested range)
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Wool ‘X’
I
Fabric Restorer
I
Rinse ‘X’
I
Leather cleaner
Protective chemical resistant gloves (Solvex)
I
Prevents risk of Dermatitis
Trigger spray bottles (3)
I
Controlled application of cleaning chemicals
Sponges/Brushes
I
Agitation of cleaning chemical on substrate
Suction vacuum cleaner
I
For removal of loose soil – up to 87% possible
Extraction machine and appropriate hand tool
I
For extraction of residual cleaning chemicals and
soil
Terry Towels
For removal of any excess moisture and setting pile
to remove hand tool marks
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