STEP 1: Inspection / Survey 

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• Type: Of Fabric

• Soiling: Stains / Possible hidden stains

• Shrinkage: Watermarks / Swealing

• Loose: Wood stain / Braids / Fringes / Ruches

• Wear: Fading

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Qualify to customer on possible cleaning result.

STEP 2: Test For

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• Fibre type

• Dye stability 

• Shrinkage

• Distortion on velvet* to ensure that the fabric can be safely wet cleaned 

* Velvet fabrics should be tested for WET CLEANING and possible DISTORTION.  Some Velvets are DRY CLEANABLE ONLY

STEP 3: Vacuum

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• Deep power vacuum to extract dry soil/dust/grit etc. from surface and all edges, corners, folds and crevices.

STEP 4: Cleaning Method ​Subject to qualified limitations

Using one or more of the following Prochem methods:​

• Pre-treatment

• Low moisture cleaning

• Hot water extraction

• Dry solvent cleaning

STEP 5: Treat Spots & Stains

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• Treat spots and stains using the correct stain remover to lessen the risk of spreading during the cleaning, e.g. ball-point pen ink marks.

STEP 6: Restore Finish To Fabric

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• Restore the finish to the fabric by rinse neutralising and/or brushing and grooming the fabric. Do not replace cushions until they are dry.

STEP 7: Ventilation​

• Heavily soiled fabrics will take longer to dry than normal. 

• A mechanical air mover maybe of benefit to hasten drying.

STEP 8: Final Check

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• Check all body contact areas for soiling.

• Where necessary, wipe over all hard trims.

• DO NOT REPLACE CUSHIONS, which must be left loose to dry completely.

• Replace furniture to its original position.

• Replace cushions only when dry.