Once a textile surface has been properly cleaned, the job is not complete until that surface is protected. In addition to unsightly appearance, soil is a destructive force promoting fiber abrasion, which can result in permanent appearance reduction. Fiber protectors not only make the professional cleaner's job easier, they also make the routine vacuuming more productive. The more complete the process of routine dry soil removal, the longer the useful life of carpet and upholstery fabrics.

Pre-Cleaning Inspection
Qualification prior to cleaning is the best time to promote carpet and upholstery protectors. This is your opportunity to illustrate where protection is most needed and why. Point out to the customer areas where spots and stains are concentrated as well as the prominent appearance difference in high traffic areas. Use Chemspec's Sales Brochures to inform your customers of your additional services.

Preparation of Carpet and Fabric
During the vacuuming step, the advantages of adequate protection will be most obvious. The use of fabric protectors will allow more complete and efficient dry soil removal, subsequently resulting in more effective cleaning. The actual cleaning and spotting procedures will also be assisted by systematic protection.

Carpet and Fabric Protection Techniques
Apply carpet protectors immediately after cleaning. Stainshield Concentrate may be applied to either a dry or damp carpet by altering the dilution ratio. The properly diluted product should be applied with a uniform and consistent spray. A pump-up or electric sprayer should be used. Once topically applied, the protector should be groomed into the pile to ensure complete penetration and coverage of the fluorochemical. Be sure to follow proper ventilation and drying techniques.
All Fabric Stainshield is a solvent-based protector designed specifically for upholstery, draperies and other fine fabrics. Like carpet, fabrics need to be cleaned and restored for a healthy home interior. As a final step, protection extends the useful life of all these fine textiles. Dry soil, oily spills and stains release quickly when attended to. All safety precautions must be followed as stated on product labels.

Our society today spends a great deal of time indoors where we incur greater environmental exposures. When carpet and fabrics are frequently cleaned, air quality is improved and the investment of furnishings are protected.