[keen2clean]

Just quickly im about to clean my first 3 peice think its all going t go okay one thing i wanted to check to you advise to celan the cushions u sit n and display cushions while they have the foam inside them or shold i take it off thansk ray

[stains-away]

I wouldnt remove the covers from the cushions, if you are concerned about the moisture going through into the foam then unzip them and place some plastic (a bin liner maybe)so that it lays flat between the fabric and the foam, hope this helps, Andy

[Kev Loomes]

Ray

Dont fret. As long as you have tested that it can take a wet clean all will be ok.

I would advise to first take all the cushions off the suite, clean the frame first and then the cushions (using a portable table is good as a work base & saves your back). Whilst doing the cushions start drying the frame with your blower. Then as you add the seat/back cushions in pyramid fashion, they will dry off as you go onto the other chairs/sofas.

Dont take the covers off! If you've got a good kit with good suction, moisture should'nt be a problem

By the way Ray, were you on Fasttrack last year?

[keen2clean]

erm no i wasnt on fastrack i did do ashbys courses if you were there.
Thanks for your comments there mate i dont have a blower yet but will be investing as seems to be a handy peice  of kit.
Hows business okay, mines bit slow but im starting up so what can i expect really. lol
All the best anyway thanks a lot ray

[therapist]

Formula's reply is textbook and provided that you have a resonable technique, you will seldom need a blower..........I would always recommend a novice to ensure they give plenty '  dry  ' passes..............as you gain experience, this becomes less important, as your technique will improve and you will use less moisture

rob m

[John Rimmer Marshall & Rimmer Ltd]

A word of warning to all new CCs out there be very carefull if and when using
blowers for drying off. Make sure all orniments are out of the way, and dont forget about plates hanging on walls ect. I have 2 blowers but i cannot remember the last time i used one, as they can be as much trouble as they are worth. Use more drying passes, and finnish off  by rubing down with towels
farr safer than using blowers in confind areas.

                                                   Take Care John

[Kev Loomes]

Good coment re: blowers, obviously we do a visual before we use them - and then move anything that is likely to blow over!

We find it essential to use them as this produces the wow factor - having a slightly damp suite can sometimes still look a bit dingy. At this time it is good to get those testimonials

[therapist]

Totally agree with John........refreshing to find more ' reality ' emerging on the forum

rob m

[Graeme@Access]

Hi,

Its allways a good idea to unzip the cushion covers and examine the foam for any upholsterers pen marks.  On a light coloured suite there is the potential to bleed the dye from the pen through into the face fabric.  If we see any upholsteres marks, we usually place a bit of cling film between the upholsterers mark and the face fabric. Be careful with the zips though as many of them are low quality and can easily break.

This way you will never run into problems, unless the marks are on the bits you cannot unzip.

One other thing about blowers, they are great at removing dust from behind radiators and covering the newly cleaned items with dirt.  Beware the dusty radiator 

Hope this helps

Graeme Thurston
Access Cleaning Solutions

[Steve Chapman]

just open a window instead, you'll have all the air you need!
steve

[neil 47]

any one clean a suite covered in micrifibre?
if so how did you clean it?

Thanks


Neil

[John Kelly]

With respect Andy. Steam cleaners can permanently damage upholstery. There are plenty products available using hot water extraction to tackle any problem.