
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.