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Jim Pemberton, President of Pembertons Inc., has a lifetime of hands-on-experience in the cleaning and restoration industry. Since 1979, he has conducted training seminars on a wide variety of cleaning subjects for trade associations, equipment manufacturers & franchises as well as the independent cleaning professional.
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Clean The "Uncleanable" Fabrics!
Use Oxygen Bleach Additives
by Jim Pemberton - the Fine FabriCare Guy
Upholstery cleaning specialists are often asked to clean fabrics which were long overdue for cleaning years earlier! Both atmospheric pollutants and aged, oxidized stains and soils will dull the colors of both natural and synthetic fiber fabrics, as well as leave an overall brownish discoloration. . . .
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EIGHT UPHOLSTERY SPOTTING STEPS & TIPS
by Jim Pemberton - the Fine FabriCare Guy
Learning upholstery spotting and stain removal skills will put you far ahead of your competition, and make you a trusted resource for designers, furniture stores, moving companies, and insurance companies. . . .
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Re-Soiling & Current Technology
by Jim Pemberton
CARPETS THAT RESOIL DO SO FOR TWO BASIC REASONS: #1 - Resoiling from wicking soil residues & #2 - Resoiling from sticky residues - you can test to determine residue type as follows . . . . . .
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Cotton Cleaning Problems and Solutions
by Jim Pemberton - the Fine FabriCare Guy
A cleaner contacted me last week regarding a cotton fabric that had browned. While his primary inquiry was about a cure, I wanted to talk to him about how the problem occurred in the first place. What happened was this: . . .
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Upholstery Soiling & Staining Challenges
by Jim Pemberton - the Fine FabriCare Guy
Upholstery fabrics are quite different from carpeting. The differences between the types of fibers, constructions, and dyes are often discussed, but Upholstery Fabrics have different soiling and staining problems also! . . .
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Four Reasons Why You Should be a Fine FabriCare Specialist.
by Jim Pemberton - the Fine FabriCare Guy
Just because most cleaners end their company name with "..and Upholstery Cleaning" doesn't mean upholstery cleaning is an important part of their service offering. Most cleaners offer upholstery cleaning because it is expected by their customers, not because they actually want to provide the service! Here are four reasons why I think that you should not just offer, but specialize in, upholstery cleaning: . . .
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Warning! Microfiber Fabrics May Fade!
Jim Pemberton - the Fine FabriCare Guy
I've written several times about the challenges involved with cleaning microfiber fabrics. While many cleaners have found that most well made microfiber fabrics made from polyester fibers are nearly "bullet proof", I've also reviewed how laminated microfiber fabrics have been known to be solvent sensitive, and how some delaminate after cleaning. Just yesterday yet another challenge with microfibers came to my attention, and this time with a very surprising issue: Color loss! . . .
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When Bad Things Happen To Good Cushions
Jim Pemberton
I received a series of emails and calls this week from two different fine fabric specialists about gross contamination of cushions on upholstery. Specifically vomit and urine. In each case, a guest in the home was the source of the "contamination". The major difference in each was not the contaminant, but the type of fiber in the fabric, the value of the furnishing to the customer, and the risk the cleaners were taking. . . .
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Upholstery Spot Removal Warnings
Jim Pemberton
Holiday gatherings always increase the likelihood of spills in the home. At these times its vitally important to remember that fine fabric upholstery cannot be treated like carpet or clothing, and that more damage is caused by attempts to remove spots than the spots themselves. Here are a few tips to share with your customers (and to remember yourself!) . . .
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Opportunities for Fine Fabric Restoration Specialists
Jim Pemberton
The restoration of soft content items after smoke damage is an art that is not well understood by most fire damage restoration contractors today. Years back, when the restoration industry was served mostly by cleaning companies that grew into the restoration business, the cleaning and restoration of soft content items, specifically upholstered fabrics, was often done successfully. . . .
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It's Not Your Problem!
Jim Pemberton
STOP RIGHT NOW! Graveyards are full of heroes! Before you let your emotions lead you down some very dangerous paths, think about what you are about to do. Most of the problems listed require strong chemicals, aggressive mechanical action, and somewhat risky procedures that could cause even more damage than the original problem. . . .
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Upholstery Pet Odor Removal Challenges
Jim Pemberton
The challenge to the upholstery cleaner is that most carpet deodorization processes require a great deal of water to remove the source of the odor and to deliver the deodorizing treatment to the contaminated area. To prevent these problems in treating upholstery fabrics... . . .
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Spot Cleaning Silk Fabric Wall Covering
Jim Pemberton
As a Fine Fabric Specialist, you will find opportunities to clean or spot clean fabric covered walls in both homes and commercial establishments. In many cases, the fiber commonly used in such fabrics is silk, and such wall coverings can be found anywhere from homes to professional offices to resorts. . . .
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