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UK Floor Cleaning Forum => Carpet Cleaning Forum => Topic started by: William Sharpe on February 27, 2013, 12:17:12 pm

Title: White Faux leather sofas
Post by: William Sharpe on February 27, 2013, 12:17:12 pm

Hi guys I have 22 double white faux leather suites (leatherette) fixed upholstrered sides, arms, seats and backs. not really dirty but greying mostly on arms and seats. I have been told to use white vinegar/water not overwet- dry with towel and polish up afterwards. Its in a big hotel I do. they want me to demo one of them and if improved complete all 22 plus 74 board chairs in the same material.
Question: how would you do this and what products would you use.
Thanx
William

Title: Re: White Faux leather sofas
Post by: Paul Moss on February 27, 2013, 03:17:04 pm

William just give the job to a pro to do ;), oh im not far away :D

Title: Re: White Faux leather sofas
Post by: Bill Stevenitt on February 27, 2013, 03:24:24 pm

Hi William,
We did a faux Leather sofa a few weeks back which was filthy (used as a bed for a clients 2 red setters) Did it with our "dry Steam" machine so no chemicals and was barely damp when we finished - it came up a treat, colour restored and the nap like a pool table where you could write on it with your fingers.
Dry steam machines have their limitations but are great for upholstery.
Bill

Title: Re: White Faux leather sofas
Post by: Mike Halliday on February 27, 2013, 03:34:16 pm

faux leather or faux suede?

if it feels like 'leather' basically a plastic then I would use a microsplitter, light spray, light agitation then wipe clean.  if like  bill suggest and it has a nap finish then it may be a 'buffalo' which is a faux type material which responds well to normal HWE

is it smooth and shiney or does it have a very fine pile?

Title: Re: White Faux leather sofas
Post by: William Sharpe on February 27, 2013, 03:54:05 pm

Hi Mike they have a smoothe finish in white very solid units the seating areas have a grey hue probabbly from clothing I have thought of a micro splitter also went into the LTT leather web site and they say clean in the same way as real leather, do not overwet and in stubborn areas aggitate with a soft brush. Doing the trial tomorrow.

And Mr Moss they will be fantastic as all my work is 8) but thank you for your offer!!! :P

Remember "we older models have wisdom and massive brain development to our credit" ;D
but by all means wish me luck!! ;)

Title: Re: White Faux leather sofas
Post by: Phil @ Extreme Clean on February 27, 2013, 04:24:29 pm

William what i would do as your test is mask off an area then clean that only and that will look a lot cleaner even if all dye transfer isn't removed the difference should be good enough for them to book you for the lot.