Upholstery Cleans

Steam Cleaning (Hot Water Extraction)
A method of cleaning that injects hot detergent cleaning solution under pressure into the fabric. The soil is suspended and rinsed, and then the fabric is vacuumed to remove suspended soil and moisture. This method is very effective in the removal of suspended soil. This method is very effective in the removal of suspended soil. Extra drying passes should be used to prevent over wetting and speed drying. Many cleaners use pre sprays which contain surfactants to reduce surface tension and allow better penetration and cleaning. This method removes the most suspended soil. Moist fabric covered walls respond best to wet cleaning, remember to always test first.

Dry Cleaning
A method of cleaning where heated non-chlorinated, (odorless mineral spirits) based dry cleaning solvents are sprayed either by hand held spray or by machine onto the fabric. The solvents work to break down oily binders such as perspiration and suspend soil. Expect only moderate results on heavily soiled fabrics. Soil and solvents are then recovered by vacuum motor. The advantage of the system is no fabric shrinkage. When using portable extraction equipment and solvents in the customer's how it is important to ventilate and exhaust fumes outside.