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Carpet & Upholstery Care
Carpet cleaners day out 2010
IICRC courses
T
he CCDO is a practical day made up of a carpet cleaners
The Institute of
number of workshops aimed at giving and it has a co-
carpet, upholstery and leather cleaners tips, operative ethos
Inspection Cleaning
and the 2010 event is now confirmed. There are a that aims to
and Restoration
host of new subjects being covered next year, make everyone
with the main themes being based around feel at ease.
courses should help
diversity and sales & marketing. The event will The sessions
preparations for
also keep its technical content. cover the
Subjects covered this year are: everyday
2010
• Introduction to the fire and flood restoration running of a
industry business and not just the technical stuff. Visitors Adam Jankowski
John Kelly, Restormate go away with not only new ideas about cleaning Water Restoration Technician
• Carpet fitting/re-fitting demonstration techniques, but can become better at running 20th – 22nd October 2009
Steve Barnett their businesses. Location: Farnham, Surrey
• Introduction to natural stone floor cleaning and Next year’s event will be held at Fenton Manor Contact: National Flood School
restoration Sport Centre in Stoke on Trent on the 11th April. Tel: 01252 821185
Ian Taylor, Aquamix Ticket prices remain at £35 which includes lunch
• How to win the best customers without spending and light refreshments. Paul Pearce
any money CCDO 2010 will be held in memory of John Carpet Cleaning Technician
Dave Liahona, BBC Cleaning and Restoration Gregory who passed away this year while 27th – 28th October 2009
• Advanced stain removal attending an event associated with the CCDO. Location: Royston,
Doug Holloway, 1st For Carpet Cleaning Gregory was passionate about the business and Cambridgeshire
• Affective selling on the phone constantly immersed himself in study to further Contact: Alltec Network
Ricky Thompson and Shaun Ashmore his knowledge. He leaves behind a wife and two Tel: 01763 208222
There will be an enhanced selection of children. All proceeds from the day including
suppliers for those who wish to discuss products charity auction and day tickets (minus buffet cost) Paul Pearce
or equipment, and the day will uphold its will be given to his family. Visit Upholstery & Fabric Cleaning
informal atmosphere, making it flexible for
www.ccdo.co.uk/forum or contact Pete Sweeney Technician
visitors to come and go from each session as they for details. 10th – 11th November 2009
42602 or
cleaning-matters.co.uk/enquiry
please. This is an event run by carpet cleaners for
Tel: 07816 276290
Location: Royston,
Cambridgeshire
Contact: Alltec Network
Top tips for curtain cleaning care
Tel: 01763 208222
Paul Pearce
When taking on a curtain often glued during make-up Commercial Carpet Maintenance
cleaning job, either in situ or by for ease of manufacture. Technician
removal and possibly Weights in the bottoms of 17th – 18th November 2009
subcontracting, there are curtain can do untold damage Location: Royston,
several points which need to during dry-cleaning, so Cambridgeshire
be checked by the cleaning remove them if possible. Contact: Alltec Network
contractor, says Christine Swags and tails that are cut Tel: 01763 208222
Antrobus, cleaning technology on the cross (bias) to aid the
business manager, SATRA drape can be pulled out of Keith Robertson
technology centre. shape during dry-cleaning. Try Stone, Masonry and Ceramic Tile
Fading and weakening due to exposure to light to protect them from mechanical action where Cleaning Technician
and microbial attack (rotting) can lead to possible by putting them inside net bags. 1st – 2nd December 2009
complaints. There can also be loss of the Silver and gold painted designs are likely to be Location: Royston,
thermal/black out linings due to a breakdown of lost during dry-cleaning. Flock velvet is not Cambridgeshire
the adhesive caused by warmth and humidity. generally suitable for dry-cleaning and needs a Contact: Alltec Network
Be wary of curtains or upholstery items that do cool wash with reduced mechanical action. Avoid Tel: 01763 208222
not carry internationally recognised after care tumble drying.
labels – they may not have been designed to be Animal urine, alcohol, perfume are just three of Adam Jankowski
taken down and cleaned. Watch glued-on trims – many stain types that can permanently fade Water Restoration Technician
most adhesives will not withstand the dry- fabrics. Oxalic acid can be used to remove mould 9th – 11th December 2009
cleaning process, especially if they have been staining but is not widely used by dry-cleaners. Location: Farnham, Surrey
subjected to warmth and humidity during use. Watermarks are not removed by dry-cleaning but Contact: National Flood School
Also tassels may become weakened by the effects can often be reduced by washing or wet Tel: 01252 821185
of light and will break during a dry-clean. Tie- cleaning. For advice, contact Christine Antrobus or
backs may not have been designed to be Pam Turbert.
42601 or
cleaning-matters.co.uk/enquiry
42600 or
cleaning-matters.co.uk/enquiry Tel: 0208 8253 4505
cleaned. Many are stiffened with plastic liners and Tel: 01536 410000
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