[Graeme@Access]

Hi,

I noticed a post about non wet cleanable upholstery and seen as im setup to post pics, i though i would include a couple of horror suites.

DISCLAIMER >> we work for insurance companies to fix problems >> NONE of these were caused by us.

Example 1: Predominantly white cotton, with under-stitched black or brown to form the pattern. Both the black and brown bleed with water. to leave nice rings marks on the suite. Love nor money wont take them out.

Example 2: Alkaline (and its like pH8) water causes the dye to red shift over time in a non reversible way... really thought it was an indicator dye.  The funny thing is that the insurance company sent them a bottle of stuff that did this to their suite. We tested it and even fast drying didn't help.

Both suites sold by major manufactures and i have seen 13 examples of suite 1 in the last 8 weeks (glasgow only) so god knows how many are out there and getting dirty waiting to call you soon.  I would love to see one after it had been rug doctored 

Graeme
Access Cleaning Solutions

[clinton]

A time bomb waiting to go off

A lot of newbies will clean these i guess ie from the adverts in paper and leaflets :

As i always say if in doubt just walk away and i would do the same

[robert meldrum]

Problem is Clinton...............would you have had any doubt in the first place. I don't recognise that fabric which is a bit surprising, as I work in the Glasgow / Renfrewshire / Inverclyde areas.

Who'se the retailer Graeme ?

robert m


When I saw the headline I thought you were posting about a T V story a few days ago. Apparently about people being adversly affected by the fabrics / finishes on fabrics, or whatever several retailers were mentioned including, I think DFS and Land of Leather

[Graeme@Access]

Hi Robert,

Both fabrics are from a major retailer, i believe retailing last quarter of 08. They are probably not that dirty yet, but soon they will be.

The first example would be caught using a dye bleed test. << Always do a colour test
The second really puzzles me. I could maybe get a few better pictures if some of those more experienced than i would like them.

Graeme
Access Cleaning Solutions
PS I kinda think i could maybe get in trouble for telling you too much info.

[Mike Roper]

Good to get some warnings now and then to stop us getting complacent- test anything suspicious and stay neutral.
Mike

[robert meldrum]

Clinton
                                                                                                                                                                 As years roll on, complacency can set in and there are more suites being imported every year. Perhaps the retail trade should be pressurised to give accurate cleaning instructions a bit like the mandatory requirements which chemical producers must meet.

Suggesting on a label that their fabrics must NOT be wet cleaned is misleading and inadequate, particularly when the recommended companies use wet cleaning methods.

Suites and carpets do after all need to be cleaned so fabric suppliers surely have a duty to supply these details to allow the consumer to look after their investment.