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If timber trim is present, we need to determine the stability
of the timber stain, so it doesn't bleed through into surrounding
fabric upon cleaning. |
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The
integrity of the fabric to withstand the cleaning process.
Particularly on the arms & hand rest areas, where fabric
is weakened with use & sunlight. |
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| 4. |
Checking
inside the cushions for manufacturers markings which can potentially
bleed through into the face fibre, as the fabric dries. |
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Warn
the customer of potential problems where reupholstered furniture
has the original fabric under the new. |
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Check
for bonded fabrics, where the use of solvents could cause damage
to the fabric. |
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| 7. |
Perform
a colourfast test in the fabric to determine stability of the
dyes. |
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| 8. |
Perform
a fibre test on fibres present to determine correct cleaning
agent to be used. |
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| 9. |
Advise
of permanent staining, fading of fabric, potential dye loss
due to weakening effect of body oils & perspiration, particularly
on cottons. |
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| 10. |
Inform the customer of the potential result of success from
cleaning BEFORE we start. That is, from the above observations,
we are trying to provide the customer with a picture of the
potential end result; so there is no misunderstanding to our
customers about what is achievable. |
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Drop
sheets are then placed under the furniture to be cleaned.
Flood lighting set up. & dryers installed. |
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A
white toweling cloth is used to determine the cleaning process.
Once soiling ceases to transfer onto the cloth, the fabric is
clean, & we move onto the next piece of furniture |
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| 13. |
The
freshly cleaned article is then placed in front of industrial
dryers to facilitate rapid drying. |
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| 14. |
If requested,
at this stage we apply DuPont Teflon fabric protector.
This is to
help preserve the crispness & appearance of the fabric
design, by eliminating soil & /or stain intrusion into
the fibres.
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