Upholstery Cleaning

THE PRINCIPLES OF UPHOLSTERY CLEANING

1.  Fabric Inspection: A simple test which involves taking a tiny swatch of fabric reveals the fabric 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 in 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.