Widnes Carpet Cleaners
The members of my team are skilled in the art of restoring furniture. Regardless of whether it concerns your carpet, upholstery, or rugs.
Both commercial and residential customers can avail themselves of this service.
My team has been in the industry now for over twenty years. We have seen every possible problem, so you are in safe hands.
Like any enquiry for any tradesperson, we need information.
We can either visit or get information over the phone. If you have an end-of-tenancy, then we require a visit to survey for you. We deal with a variety of issues that require using more advanced techniques.
Chemistry is employed in the removal of undesirable dirt and stains. For this customer, they had a blood issue. What we had to do was cold flush under pressure the entire area using cold water.
Using multiple passes to ensure we have removed any excess. Next, we apply a specific stain remover. I would use this for rust marks, such as those marks you see near a radiator that has leaked.
Apply the solution sparingly to each blemish and massage it into the fibre. We allow this to dwell to allow the stain to break down. Finally, use hot water extraction to ensure the fibres are sanitised and odour-free.
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Colour changes caused by ongoing traffic are dirt. No matter how much hoovering you do, you will not clean. All you are doing is removing the loose grit and particles.
Fibres also act as a filtration system. Allowing air to flow allows dust and odours to be quickly removed.
When they become dirty, they start clogging, which negatively reduces airflow; thus, carpets hold on to odours and grime.
We use an array of alkaline, acids, gels and tricks of the trade to eliminate as much muck as possible.
Only quality solutions are used. Over the years, we have tried and tested many products, and I think we carry a fantastic arsenal to tackle any situation.
When using vapour, this penetrates the fibres from tip to base, allowing maximum extraction.
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Steam Extraction
1/Survey to identify the fibre.
2/ Note any stains.
3/ Hoover- Removing as much loose debris, such as hair, grit, plus any other particles, is better in the vacuum than our truck mount.
4/ We are now ready to apply our solution. This will be alkaline in most instances. pH scales vary from 8 to 13. The higher the number, the stronger the solution.
Please note that not all fabrics or fibres can tolerate such high alkalinity levels, so this is where our experience and training come in. We mist the solution and agitate.
A dwell time is best to allow the chemicals to break down the grime.
5/ Set up our machinery. What heat shall we use? What water pressure is acceptable for this job? Add acid to the freshwater, which leaves fibres at a neutral pH.
Our skill set can be challenged. We have done work where the stains are underneath and may require further treatment.
6/ Normally, work backwards from the furthest point in any room.
7/ If applicable, groom the fibres back in place.
Stain Removal
Stains belong to the customer. Period. It is our role to TRY to remove them.
The reason we don’t take ownership
Fibre- Wool or other natural products tend to hold onto colouring and liquids more than man-made.
Shop products can seal the customer’s attempt to remove the issue themselves.
Whilst we are very good in this area, and have a very high success rate, there have been times when we have been defeated.
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Different chemicals and extraction tools are used. Our survey will help us understand if colours will run or bleed. Doing this will help us use the safest method for you.
All sections are dealt with. Backs, arms, seating, piping, edges.
Dealing with your settee can be time-consuming.
Identifying the fabric is critical, followed by the appropriate chemical or solution.
Your upholstery is used daily, and body grease, food, pets, accidents, and food and drink spillages are all too common.
Typically, this would take an hour for 1 three-seater. We use water pressure of around 150, with heat being controlled.
Drying times are vastly improved as we use airmovers, which would typically have a 2 seater dry in thirty minutes or so.
Understanding hides is taught to us via the relevant schools. Hands-on teaching before we work on any customer’s leather upholstery. We now have 20-plus years of experience.
The change in the colour of the hide is due to grease and grime build-up. After testing for colour transfer, we have a process.
1/ Using a very diluted solution of warm water and an alkaline on all sections.
2/ Pat dry
3/ Quality creams are now used.
4/ This cream does two things.
a. Penetrates the hide, opening the pores
b. Nourishes the leather
Advanced Stain Removal
In the following instances, no price can be given as every call is different.
To the length of time working on the issue, to the quantity of solutions being used.
What we can advise is a guestimate.
Blood
When dealing with this issue, we wear PPE. A nosebleed, cut, pet injury, or fall against radiators can cause this.
Please call us straight away, and we will put you in our diary for a same-day appointment.
Using shop products to try to remove it is the worst thing you can do, as you may seal in the haemoglobin
This may be a pet accident or just someone can’t make it to the toilet. Don’t be embarrassed. This is very common.
Spillages and drips happen. Emulsion or gloss. We are quite successful in this removal; however, we cannot quote for this as some take longer than others to remove.
Vomit
The associated smell comes with this. Whatever is going on in the stomach leaves that lingering stench.
To remove this, we will flush the area until all contamination is removed and then treat it with an odour killer. Finally, we will steam clean.
Now, this is the bit I shudder at. The temptation to do the work yourself. The advertisements you view in the shops look great. Cost-wise, it looks appealing too. But is it worth the headaches which may come with it?
Let me explain
1/ Collection of the machine at £25.00 per day.
2/ Purchase of shampoo. £15.00
3/ Stain Remover £10.00
An initial outlay of £50.00. These prices may vary slightly.
You collect and carry the machine to your vehicle.
Do you know what fibre you have? Will it shrink or distort?
We attend so many customers’ homes where things have gone wrong.
Over-wetting is the No. 1 issue. Moisture trapped in your underlay will cause mildew.
In just a few days, you will notice its smell.
Removing this depends on the severity.
You may only require an enzyme application along with steam and deodorising treatment.
You may be unlucky and be advised that the underlay requires replacing.
Is it worth taking that chance?
End of tenancy
If you require our service for residential or commercial properties, we will need to view what work needs to be carried out.
Most landlords insist on a professional carrying out the work so they know they can hand over confidentially to the next tenant.