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Just as the clothes we wear need regular washing to keep them fresh and hygienic, so carpets and upholstered furniture require periodic cleaning. Accumulated soil and grit are major causes of reduced carpet and fabric life, and enable destructive and health harmful mites and bacteria to work unchecked. Cleaning costs are minimal when you consider the replacement cost of carpets and furnishings, so regular cleaning makes economic sense too.
How we do it
There are several methods used, but the aim of all is the same; to remove as much of, if not all, the accumulated dust, grit and general soiling as possible. Regular vacuuming is a fundamental part of 'housekeeping', but more specialised equipment and knowledge are required in order to clean properly. There are several cleaning methods, the choice depending on many factors, but mainly on the type of article, its construction, age and condition, the degree of soiling, its location and the time available for the cleaning to be carried out. The most common methods are shampooing, hot water extraction (often inaccurately referred to as steam cleaning) and the use of impregnated compounds which are brushed into the carpet and subsequently removed with a vacuum cleaner.
NCCA members are trained and have the experience and expertise to recommend the most appropriate method of achieving the best possible results, whatever the circumstances.
Where we do it
Carpets and upholstery can be cleaned on site or in factory premises.
An NCCA member will advise you on the most appropriate method for your particular needs.
On-site carpet cleaning
We ensure that the carpets are correctly fitted, and that any possible problems, such as weak or damaged seams, are pointed out to you, and any remedial work arranged before work starts. The area concerned should be as clear as is practical, and left clear until the carpet is dry. Drying times vary with the type of carpet, the method used and the weather, but
NCCA members can give you an accurate assessment at the time.
Upholstery
All upholstery is carefully inspected prior to cleaning. We then decide on the most suitable process according to the type of material and degree of soiling. An NCCA member will advise you how to assist in preparing the area for the furniture cleaning but every care will be taken to protect the floor covering and surrounding furniture.
In-factory cleaning
The following articles should be
removed from the site and processed at a factory where more
thorough cleaning and rapid drying will take place:
fitted carpets which are being transferred to another area:
valuable oriental carpets and rugs; flooded, smoke damaged
and heavily soiled carpets. NCCA members will be
pleased to discuss this service with you.
Water Damage Restoration and Fire and Smoke Damage
Restoration
Many NCCA members work in the field
of Water Damage Restoration and Fire and Smoke Damage
Restoration. Restoration of this kind often involves
carpets, upholstery and other soft furnishings so there is
an overlap of between the cleaning and disaster remediation
industries which the NCCA’s Fire and Flood Division caters
for.
The NCCA does not currently directly
offer training for the fire and flood restoration
professional but it does publish articles in its monthly
magazine to members, provide technical advice and it works
with training organisations which provide professional
training for the water damage and fire and smoke damage
remediation professional.
The NCCA, as part of its commitment
to the Disaster Restoration industry, recently sponsored the
production of the British Standards Institute (BSI) Publicly
Available Specification “Professional water damage
mitigation and initial restoration of domestic dwellings”, BSI PAS 64 Code of Practice.
The NCCA have invested in sponsoring the new PAS64, which is a publicly available specification for professional water damage mitigation and initial restoration of domestic dwellings, initiated by the National Flood School and the BSI (British Standards Institute).
This thirty-three page full-colour Standard for the industry is available from BSI or the NFS at a reasonable price. Every company working in the accidental damage area of this industry will be measured for performance against the PAS64. The document is laid out in an easy to understand procedural style allowing the consumer to understand correct procedures and the level of competence expected. We are hoping that the PAS64 will eventually be recognised as a full British standard.
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