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Fine Fabric Upholstery Care
Jim Pemberton - the Fine FabriCare Guy
Upholstery fabrics are usually looked upon as "delicate" in comparison with carpeting. In the field of upholstery cleaning, however, there are some fabrics that are considered extremely delicate even for upholstery use!
And, because of the inconsistency in soiling, age and manufacturing of upholstery fabrics, as well as the inconsistency of equipment, tools, cleaning agents and skill level of cleaning technicians, no cleaning method can be considered fool proof or safe at all times.
Even the most experienced cleaning professional is vulnerable to new fabrics which may look great in the showroom, but may be easily damaged by usually reliable tools and cleaning systems!
Every fabric being cleaned should be tested with the products you intend to use. Practice these methods on cushions that have been discarded by an upholsterer and continue to practice until you feel skilled. Then still test!
Jim Pemberton is an authority on upholstery cleaning topics and has contributed numerous articles on the subject to publications industry wide.
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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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When Good Technicians Do Bad Things
by Jim Pemberton - the Fine FabriCare Guy
I received a call recently that reinforced the
importance of owners or managers of cleaning services
to better understand what their technicians are doing,
and the need of even the best technician to be
supervised a bit more closely: . . .
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Why NOT Correct Damage Caused by Other Cleaners?
Jim Pemberton - the Fine FabriCare Guy
STOP RIGHT NOW! 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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Blue Denim Dye Removal from White Cushions
by Jim Pemberton - the Fine FabriCare Guy
Deeply dyed blue denim should be washed before its worn, but of course many people (especially men!) seem to over look this. Sitting on white furniture with jeans in this original unwashed state, causes transfer of the excess blue dye from the clothing to the fabric, and the resulting stain can be nearly impossible to remove. . . .
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How To Safely Clean Upholstered Furniture Using Your Truck Mount
by Jim Pemberton - the Fine FabriCare Guy
There is NO GOOD EXCUSE for using carpet cleaning detergents in your extraction solution! Best results are always achieved when you use products designed for the fabric that you are cleaning. If you can not easily change your extraction detergent to something appropriate for use on upholstery, you are facing unacceptable risks. . . .
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Three Tips To Increase Your Upholstery Cleaning Bottom Line
by Jim Pemberton - the Fine FabriCare Guy
Cleaners tend to avoid upholstery cleaning out of fear and frustration resulting from poor results in past experiences, and/or a lack of profitability or both! If you are avoiding upholstery cleaning for these reasons, you need to get some training and then develop confidence from positive experiences. . . .
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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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"My Furniture Looked Even Dirtier After that Last Guy Cleaned it!"
by Jim Pemberton - the Fine FabriCare Guy
If you're a carpet cleaner, you've heard this a few times, if not many: "A carpet cleaner cleaned my carpet, and now the carpet looks worse after it dried than before it was cleaned"! However, when cleaning upholstery, the issue is very likely to be something VERY different . . . . . .
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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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Water Damaged Furniture Salvage Tips
by Jim Pemberton - the Fine FabriCare Guy
In an effort to dry structure and carpet, high value upholstered furniture is often overlooked, and as a result, items that could have been saved end up being ruined. . . . . the following recommendations may enable you to save valued items from permanent damage. . . .
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