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STEP 1: Inspection / Survey 

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  • Fabric Type: Natural / Synthetic

  • Soiling: Stains / Possible hidden stains

  • Shrinkage: Watermarks / Swealing

  • Loose: Wood stain / Braids / Fringes / Ruches

  • Wear: Fading

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Explain the possible cleaning outcome to the customer.

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 suitable for dry cleaning 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 Identified 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 may be beneficial 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.

Our 8-Step Upholstery Cleaning Specification

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