Carpet cleaners Northwich
Our Carpet cleaners in Northwich are seasoned professionals which is something we are very proud of.
We have been carpet cleaning Northwich now for over twenty years. The vast majority of work comes via recommendation.
Identification of materials and fibres is critical.
To do this, we take a small fibre and carry out two tests. One is called the burn test, and the other is the float test.
The first gives us a good sign of what we are dealing with. If a little hesitant, the second will quantify this.
We have trained our team members with both the Ncca and Iicrc. These are insurance-recognised schools that run courses for anyone interested in entering this industry. Not everyone will pass.
Every person in our company has attended every course. From basic to advance which includes stain removal. To quantify this, no operative will work on their own until they have completed our in-house training, which is six months, and a minimum of 600 hours, with a qualified operative.
Northwich Carpet Cleaners
As mentioned, identification is very important.
Whatever method is undertaken, we always hoover.
This will put all the loose debris in the vacuum and not our truck mount.
For this customer, we were fixing an issue caused by another tradesperson.
They had placed plastic sheeting on the carpets that had adhesive on the reverse. If this was laid down for a few days, it would just vacuum off. It was down for six weeks to when the time come to remove it , all the gum had transferred onto the fibres.
To remove this, we use a specialist solution that we spray onto the carpet and agitate gently with a brush. Leaving this for around fifteen minutes to dwell. After this time, steam cleaned the areas to remove the solvent.
Once that was complete, we proceeded to clean the whole room.
Steam Extraction
Also known as hot water extraction. This is where water temperature hits 99f. Anything above which is steam.
Using water at this level is the most common method used.
Benefits of using this level of heat include deep penetration into the fibres, and removal of grease, dirt, and soils. Breaks down odours and eliminates most stains.
As an example, if it was a lounge we were working on, this is what we would do.
1/ Slowly vacuum the entire room. Hair strands, grit, and other particles will be removed.
2/ Dependent on soil levels, we will decide which solution to use. We always use alkaline chemicals.
These are sprayed under force into the fibres.
3/ Agitation of the chemical will ensure that 100% of the filaments will be addressed.
4/ We leave this to dwell for at least ten minutes to get to work.
5/ Set up our machinery.
6/ Regulate the temperature and water pressure, which is normally 300psi. We can reduce or increase this depending on the level of dirt.
7/ Add a specialist acid to the freshwater tank and a defoamer agent to the recovery tank.
8/ We now work. Working from the right to left from the furthest point in the room.
9/ Address all blemishes we find.
Drying times vary depending upon the humidity. Although touch dry, to become bone dry would take between 1 and 3 hours.
If working on an additional area, we would place an air mover to speed up the drying times.
What is the typical cost?
This can be found on our homepage.
When dealing with soft furnishing we must understand what fabric it is. Cotton, polyester, nylon, silk. If you use an incorrect solution or method you will cause permanent damage. The majority of furniture can be wet cleaned. Some may require low moisture or dry method.
What hide do you have? We recognise these as we are trained. Many folks use wipes and other household products. This is not the correct way to maintain the luxury of any leather.
We use a specific process.
Degreasing. Stain removal, if possible. Re clean and nourish. Feeding gives the leather the suppleness to extend its longevity.
Refrain from using shop products. These contain bleaches and do have a warning in their small print. Buyer beware. All you are doing is diluting the mark and spreading it. Over time, it will return via wicking.
Living in a busy environment will have those unexpected mishaps. Accidental spillages are the most common. An invisible barrier assists you in dabbing up any spillage. This is an additional charge.
Urine
Both animal and human urine incidents require a specific process for elimination.
We suggest you seek professional assistance. In the event of colour change, eg. orange or yellow discolorisation this will be bleached and will remain. In certain instances depending on the fibre, we can recolour the damaged area.
Rental Machines
We understand the temptation to try it yourself. Seems easy?
Do you understand what you are working with? What would happen if you overwet anywhere?
If you use too much water the hire machine does not have the power the recover the excess moisture. So where does this liquid go to?
Into the underlay.
Over time you will start to smell an odour. This is mildew.
Can you sort this out? Probably not. You have searched the internet high and low, grabbed all the amateur tips and advice and that problem is still there. So now you call me.
We can help resolve this issue. However, you may not like what am going to tell you.
That smell is in the underlay. And the only way we can remove this stench is the removal of the underlay. Most jobs we do require the whole room to be emptied(by you). We get to the underlay.
Is the subfloor wooden, concrete, and asphalt.
Does the subfloor require sanitising?
Replace the room with a new underlay and carry out the refit.
We then proceed with steam extraction.
Costs vary and will be advised when we action our survey.
We live in a three storey property. Are you still able to access our top floor?
We carry over 100ft of hoses. Reaching the top floor is normally a problem.
My dog has had an accident. Are you able to eliminate this odour and stain?
Chemistry is used removing odours.
Steam extraction will eliminate odours, with the assistanc of the chemicals to most rid stains.
How much does it cost for your services?
Whilst we have standard prices, such as a flight of stairs being £30.00. a standard lounge being £55.00 this can change should extra work be required. Such as stain removal, urine removal, plus other variants. This is why we like ot visit to view your requirements.
Do you have a minimum call out charge?
Yes our minimum call out charge is £35.00
How quickly are you able to visit me to carry out the work?
Pending what needs doing we like to be able to action the works for you as quickly as possible. It all depends on our workload at the time. We do work into the evening should this be an option for you?