CORRECT UPHOLSTERY CLEANING PROCEDURES
Cleaning upholstery can be tricky and an improperly trained technician can easily damage an item. This is because upholstery fabrics vary widely in fiber content and weave. Understanding this is the first step in safe and effective upholstery cleaning. Incorporating the correct techniques and procedures will insure thorough cleaning and quick drying while eliminating the potential for bleeding, browning, shrinkage and fabric distortion. Steps for proper upholstery cleaning include:
1. Pre-inspection with Fiber Identification
2. Set up and Pre-vacuum
3. Pre-condition with fabric appropriate cleaning solutions
4. Agition, as needed and appropriate
5. Rinse and Extraction with low-moisture cleaning tools
6. Drying, as appropriate for fabric content and weave