The world’s most recognized body of certification (IICRC) publishes standards for safe, effective cleaning for upholstery. Our company follows these standards to insure that you get the maximum soil and spot removal in the safest manner possible. WARNING: Most upholsetry cleaners are NOT certified and do not use these standards! Here are the seven important steps that should always be taken in caring for fine fabrics…
1. Fabric Inspection: A simple test which involves taking a tiny swatch of the fabric reveals the fiber content.
2. Dye Testing: A small amount of upholstery cleaner is applied to an inconspicuous area of the fabric to test for dye stability.
3. Dry Soil Removal: In cleaning any textile, the first step is always to remove as much dry soil as possible. This improves the following cleaning steps greatly.
4. Soil Suspension: A preconditioning agent is used on most fabrics to “suspend” the soil for more effective extraction.
5. Soil Removal (Extraction): A water or solvent based solution is used to whisk away the suspended soils.
6. Pile Setting/Grooming: Textiles that have a “pile” are set after cleaning with a special grooming brush.
7. Drying: High velocity air movers are used to promote faster drying.