CARPET & CARPET TILES
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We spoke to Keith Robertson of the National Carpet Cleaners Association (NCCA) to find out why it is important to use a trained professional to clean and maintain your carpets, flooring and upholstery.
Keeping your carpets and upholstery clean and maintained can be quite complicated and, in some cases, can actually cause more damage than good. If you are uncertain of the best method of cleaning then it is important to make sure you use a professional carpet and upholstery cleaning provider.
Carpets Carpets collect dust, grit and soil, and even vacuuming regularly will not remove the deep down dirt that attaches itself to the fiber of the carpet. This is why it is important to get your carpets cleaned by a professional who is trained in removing deep dirt without causing damage to the carpet.
Having your carpets maintained on a regular basis will be cost effective in the long run as it will maintain the original look and lustre of the carpet and will extend the carpets life expectancy significantly. Your carpets will also be more hygienic and will create a safer environment within your building. There are
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many different methods of carpet cleaning and therefore it is important to use a professional who you can rely on to use the most suitable method of cleaning for your particular carpets.
It is also essential to clean and maintain hard flooring in your building. A specialist flooring technician will be able to clean, restore and maintain hard floor surfaces such as marble, granite, limestone, vinyl and linoleum.
Upholstery With so many fabrics and fibers out there, it is important to know how to correctly treat your upholstery. Regular cleaning and maintenance of delicate fabrics will extend their lifespan considerably and will keep your upholstery looking good. Delicate fabrics will require a careful approach to cleaning and this is why it is often best to use a specialist company. Below is a list of fabrics and fibers to look out for:
Bonded (Flock) Fabrics Most flock fabrics will need
to be wet cleaned, however test with both water and dry cleaning fluid to determine, as some flock fabrics are dry clean only.
Cotton Fibers Cotton fibers are vulnerable to cellulosic browning therefore it is vital to make sure the fabric is dried quickly after cleaning.
Flax Fibers Flax fibers are also vulnerable to cellulosic browning in particular unbleached linen fabrics. Careful cleaning techniques will be required as the usual precautions may still lead to cellulosic browning.
Man-Made Fibers Any fabric made mainly from man-made fibers should be relatively easy to clean as long as you know the correct cleaning techniques.
Viscose Rayon Fibers In contrast to man-made fibers, viscose rayon fibers are very difficult to clean. The fiber loses it strength and can swell when wet. Specialist cleaning methods may be required.
Become a Member of the NCCA Training is the most important requirement of membership with the NCCA. As NCCA members work to a strict code of practice in order to protect their customers, all applicants for membership need to participate in a recognised professional carpet and upholstery cleaning course, and reach the prescribed NCCA standard in the NCCA written test papers. All members are also required to have public liability insurance.
Benefits of membership include:
• Use of the NCCA logo • Technical Advice
• Customer referrals from the NCCA website and head office
• Regular newsletter containing useful and relevant information
To select a professional carpet and upholstery cleaning company in your area please visit:
www.ncca.co.uk
www.tomorrowsflooring.com
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