[pablomorias]

Thanks guys for all your help.

I took your advice and decided look for somebody to help me on my first carpet and upholstery cleaning.

well, I went to a local supplier and asked for somebody to help. He then introduced me
a guy who apparently has over 30 year experience, I took him to see the job.
He didn't carry out any fibre identification test whatsoever, also he didn't seem to be
worried about the shrinkage on the carpet.
The Upholstery comes in all types of fibres and sizes: All he did was count them up, didn't even bother
touching or getting near them to have a better idea of fibres conditions.

When I asked him about chemical to clean the leather he said he wasn't sure. Later he
told me that his supplier said that the cheapest way to clean the leather was with hot water and soap.
Does it make any sense to anybody?
But, I remember discussing it with him on the phone before showing him the job, he said that to clean leather
we would probably have to use a solution with a bit of bleach....

I agree that we might need to use a slightly alkaline solution, but bleach?
Can you guys make any sense of it or is it just me?

would appreciate any insights.

Thanks

[pablomorias]

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[Steve Barnett (Carpet Care Plus)]

Pablo

30 years experience or not, this guy has no clue about leather.
I'm assuming this job is in or near London, if so, give me a call tomorrow on 07768.648863 and I will be happy to speak to you about the scope of works and even attend site to provide your client with a detailed quotation.

The first thing to ascertain is whether the leather can even be cleaned, as there are different types, also an inspection of the upholstery and carpets to be cleaned.

If successful, we can do the job together, that way you can benefit from some on the job training.

[Mark Slaney]

 you beat me to it steve.


 Pablo, i'd take steve up his offer if i was you.

  Mark.

[robert meldrum]

An offer you would do well to accept coming from a pro who takes a pride in his work has the background to advise , possibly remedy previously damaged carpets and who'se trained in the correct way to deal with leather.
You will get real world hands on training and pick up a lot more in a couple of days than you would learn yourself in a couple of years.
Consider yourself very fortunate to have one of the good guys on here making such an offer.

[chrisjohn]

Pablo

For goodness sake please listen to Steve and accept his help.This other CC who you spoke to scares the hell out of me.You could end up OWING money to this club if you end up working with this other CC and making a complete hash of the job!!

Chris

[pablomorias]

Hi Steve,

Thanks for your offer, I called somebody else recommended by a friend yesterday morning.
But, if it doesn't work out with this guy I'll sure call you.
I believe some of the leather needs restoration, are you also able to provide a quote for that?

But the specifications changed a bit:

-Its about 417 sq. meters of carpeted area, wool, wooven, muilt-colour, and I believe it shrunked from previous clean.
-6 flights of stairs wool, wooven, muilt-colour.

-3 Rugs 14 sq mt each (muilt-colour, wooven)

They also want the upholstery done:

-Armchairs               6   leather -
                                21 fabric
Cushions                 37
two seated sofa      12
45 seated sofa        around 45 seats placed against the wall around the dining room (look to be in very good condition)
60 chairs                  60 chairs are an estimate only as they have it spread all over the building. (some needs restoration, I could clearly see tears, cracks, fades in some of them)

These guys are regular customers, we provide daily cleaning services for 3 of their premises, so I don't want
to disappoint them

I'm sure the leathers are cleanable because these guys own another restaurant full of leather sofas as well. They had it cleaned few times before. Also, these guys have been in this industry for many, many years, I don't believe they would make the mistake of buying a non-cleanable leather for a greasy restaurant dining room.

[pablomorias]

some pic so you have an idea

[markpowell]

looks like plastic to me not leather
Mark

[Neil Williams]

Thanks for your offer, I called somebody else recommended by a friend yesterday morning.

Tell me you're having a laff now.
You've come on here asking for advice but all the time you seem to have a network of contacts already in place.

[pablomorias]

can you be more specific?

Nobody is laughing, There is no kids messing around in here.

[Fibre Fresh Devon]

Is this our Pablo?
http://www.bellazon.com/main/index.php?showtopic=20095

[pablomorias]

Is this our Pablo?
http://www.bellazon.com/main/index.php?showtopic=20095

hahahahahahahahahahaha,
that guy needs to put on a bit to get anywhere close to my physic. an extra 60 pound would do!!!