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Carpet
And Upholstery Cleaning
Clean
carpets look better and also last longer. Therefore, that new carpet
you took time and energy to select deserves regular maintenance
to live up to your expectations and its potential.
Centrepoint Cleaning uses unique methods that allow your carpet
to dry faster after cleaning. Proper care of carpets and rugs is
absolutely vital to ensure that their original beauty and durability
is retained for a long period of time.
Helpful
Hints
Vacuuming
Routine
vacuuming with properly maintained, quality equipment is the single
most important step you can take to extend the life and appearance
of the carpet.
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Use
a top-fill vacuum with brush agitation or a canister with
a power head that has brush agitation.
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Soil
should be collected in the vacuums recovery system to avoid
re -entry into the air which can contribute to indoor air
pollution.
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Make
sure your vacuum has a high efficiency of HEPA filtering
system or a bag should be used in your vacuum equipment.
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Upholstery
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Read
the labels and tags carefully and follow manufactures recommendations
for care and maintenance
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Every
time you have your upholstery cleaned, be sure to have fabric
protection applied to extend its beauty and useful life
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Make
sure you hire only industry-trained professionals who have
experience with your type of upholstery.
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Spills
and Stains
Before
treating a wet stain, blot the area with a whiter cloth or paper
towels, dry stain, scoop up all the loose materials and vacuum any
residual particles thoroughly.
Test your cleaning solution in an inconspicuous area of the carpet
before using to determine if discoloration will result from their
use.
Apply cleaning solution to the stain by dampening a white adsorbent
cloth or paper towel and blotting the stain area. Under no circumstances
apply cleaning agents directly to the carpet and never rub, scrub
or use a brush on the area being cleaned. Work from the outside
to the centre of a stain to prevent spread of the stain or formation
of a ring. Always allow cleaned area to dry thoroughly. Groom the
cleaned area by hand brushing or vacuuming to restore the pile's
original appearance.
For more information check out www.cleaningsearch.com.au
Centrepoint
Cleaning uses unique methods of cleaning your carpet under the ACCI
Standards (Australian Carpet Cleaning Institute of AS3733: 1995
Textile floor coverings: Cleaning maintenance of residential and
commercial carpeting)
Water
Extraction or otherwise know as Steam cleaning
Portable
or truck mounted equipment that is used to spray heated detergent
into the carpet pile at a high pressure and immediately extracted
along with the suspended soil particles.
This machine may employ rotary brushes or another agitating device
to work the solution into the pile and loosen soils.
There are many factors that affect the results of this method:
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Operation
skill
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Solution
temperature
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Spray
pressure
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Vacuum
power
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Pre-spray:
spraying solution some time before extraction
Shampoo
In
this method, detergent solution is released onto the carpet through
openings in the rotary brush, the rotary action converts the solution
into foam and works into the carpet.
Once dry, vacuuming removes the residue containing loose, encapsulated
soil. At times chemicals may be added to the detergent solution
to reduce odours, retard soiling, and brighten colours and/or speed
drying.
This method works well in conjunction with Hot Water Extraction
for cleaning highly soiled carpets, with heavy oil/soil build up.
Bonnet
or Absorbent Pad Cleaning
This
method is used when the solvent or detergent solution is sprayed
onto the carpet followed by a rotary spin buffing with a bonnet
pad.
Dealing
with Professional Carpet Cleaners
It is very important to afford your cleaner all the respect due
to a professional. Make sure you hire a reputed, experienced cleaner
and follow his advice.
It can be very costly and time consuming should something go wrong.
Preparation:
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Remove/raise hangings, curtains, valuables, chandeliers etc.
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Vacuum the carpet- the carpet cleaner might not do it, or maybe
not be as careful as you would
Communication:
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Specify special service like truck-mounted Hot Water Extraction
treatment, if required, in advance
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Talk to the service person about cleaning methods to be used
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Specify the add-ons that you want or don't want
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Describe
past cleanings, if any, that the carpet has undergone or any past
experience that you have encountered
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Point out stains in the carpet and what might have caused them
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Alert the service person to any furniture with weal legs, seams
in the carpet etc.
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Get the operation cost in writing before service begins
Afterwards:
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Pay
only after inspecting the cleaned carpet or rug with the service
person
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Make sure that the plastic or foil shields have been placed under
all furniture legs
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Ask for estimate of carpet drying time and special instructions
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If
the weather allows, open all doors and windows to speed up drying
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Do not cover the carpet with anything to walk on it
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Leave moisture shields under the furniture legs until the carpet
dries completely
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Vacuum immediately after the carpet dries and regularly afterwards
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If you notice spots after the service person has left, call the
firm immediately
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If the carpet still seems damp after 24 hours, call the carpet
cleaning firm
If unable to resolve any disputes with the carpet cleaner:
·Complain
to the local office of consumer affairs
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Contact the firms office or its franchises
·Get
the carpet inspected by an independent inspector who might even
assist you in solving you claim
For more information go to www.cleaningsearch.com.au
Floor
Rejuvenation and Maintenance
We
call our floor care system "rejuvenation" for a good reason. It
makes your waxed or urethane hardwood floor covering look new again.
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Centrepoint
Cleaning employ a thorough multi-step process when restoring
your hard floor surfaces ranging from vinyl, timber, marble
and terrazzo. We clean and prepare the floor, fill in the
nicks and gouges, remove the scuff and traffic marks, and
surface of the old finish. Then we apply three to four coats
of floor sealer and polish.
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Window
Cleaning
Window
cleaning is one of the oldest fields in the cleaning industry.
A great deal has happened since the early days of window cleaning.
Building structures have changed considerably, and glass has
become an integral part of the architecture design of a building.
As glass has become a more and more prominent feature in many
buildings, it also has become subject to more critical inspection,
primary because of its visual functions. Increased standards
have created a need for quicker and more efficient methods
of cleaning.
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Sparkling
clean windows showcase the beauty of your home or office in a whole
new light. Centrepoint Cleaning, will take pride in cleaning your
windows meticulously - no drips, no smears, no streaks. Use our
window service on a regular basis to keep the windows of your business
or home dazzling clean. Hard to reach windows are our specialty.
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