The Process for Cleaning Draperies and other Fabric Window Treatments "On Site"
Pre-Inspection & Estimate: a very thorough pre-inspection of your window treatments or upholstery
noting any concerns on the pre-inspection/estimate form, and you will get a copy
of this.
The Process: known as “injection/extraction” - similar to the way a carpet
cleaning machine works: the cleaning solution is sprayed into the fabric, and immediately
extracted.
Preparation: each work area “dressed” in preparation for the cleaning
by protecting all surrounding areas with polysheeting (plastic sheeting). This is not a messy process, and we want to keep it that way.
Cleaning: the fabric is then cleaned using the injection/extraction
equipment that is compact and self-contained.
Spot & Stain removal:
There are three important factors to consider when dealing with spots and stains:
1. Do you know what it is?
2. Do you know how long it has been there?
3. Has anything been done to it?
The more information you can give, the more likely there will be success in removing a
spot or stain. Time and heat, as well as some prior attempts to remove them,
will often “set” stains.
Afterward: Cleaned fabric only takes a few
hours to dry.
Follow-up: I will give you some tips for
maintaining your window treatments and upholstery between cleanings. The
industry recommended interval for cleaning upholstery and fabric items in a home
is every 12-24 months.