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UNIT 3. GREY STREET, DENTON, MANCHESTER, U.K. M34 3RU Telephone 061-320 7146

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Taking care of your oriental carpets the Flairway...

Cleaning

If you own a Chinese, Indian, Persian, Pakistani or other type of oriental hand-made carpet, you have invested in an article which will prove to be a long-lasting asset to your home. 

Our process of oriental carpet cleaning will enhance the beauty and prolong the life of a valuable investment. All cleaning is undertaken by our highly skilled staff  at our extensively equipped premises in London, eliminating the risks sometimes associated with on-site cleaning and producing a far superior finish than can be achieved in your home.

If your oriental carpet needs special attention apart from cleaning we also have extensive experience and facilities for the following services:

* Repairs:

 Damaged areas, burns & splits and holes can he expertly repaired                  or re-woven. Damaged or worn fringes can also he repaired or  renewed.

* Hand tinting:

Colours that have faded or changed over the years can  sometimes be restored by our artists skilled in this field.

* Problem Stains:

Some stains are difficult to remove by conventional methods. Abadjian have the know-how and can often remove the more stubborn stains that were impossible to remove at home.

* Stretching:

certain types of hand-made carpet most notably Afghans, can often become misshapen or rucked with use - but,  providing the carpet is sound. these problems can usually be minimised with stretching.

* In addition to these services we are also able to undertake the cleaning of machine-made   Broadloom carpet

In order to keep your carpet in a good condition we have included a handy spotting guide which may be useful in the event of marks and spillages occurring providing action is taken immediatly. Keep this spotting guide to hand in case of accidents! Check for colour fastness prior to carrying Out any wet process on your carpet

 

 Spotting Guide Oriental Rugs

Alcohol Fruit Liquid Foods Solids
Blood Glue Milk Tar
Chewing gum Grass Nail polish Tea
Chocolate Gravy Oil Urine
Coffee Grease Perfume Vomit
Egg Ice-cream Shoe polish Wax 
Fats Lipstick Soft drinks Wines

The following three solutions will be required together with a dry cleaning solvent such as Dab-it off and some white absorbent cloth or tissue.

1. Detergent solution: One teaspoonful of neutral detergent such as 'Stergene' to 1/2 pint )1/4 litre) of warm water.

2. Detergent/Vinegar Solution: Add one teaspoonful of White Vinegar to the Detergent Solution

3. Ammonia Solution: One tablespoon of household ammonia, such as Scrubbs, to-one cup of warm water. Test the solution on a small out of the way area, then tackle the stain by working from the outer edge towards the centre.

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Blot up the surplus spillage. Use Detergent/Vinegar solution. Work from the outer edge of the stain, using little at a time and blotting up with dry cloths frequently.

Blood

Scrape up excess with a blunt knife. Use Detergent solution, starting at the outer edge and blotting dry. Follow with Ammonia solution. Blot dry.

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 Scrape up with a blunt knife.  Use Dry Cleaning Solvent followed by Detergent/Vinegar solution. Blot dry.

Chocolate

 Scrape up excess with a blunt knife. Use Detergent solution, starting at the outer edge and blotting dry Follow with Ammonia solution. Blot dry.

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 Blot up the surplus spillage. Use Detergent/Vinegar solution, Work from the outer edge of the stain, using little at a time and blotting up with dry cloths frequently.

Egg

Scrape up excess with a blunt knife. Use Detergent solution, starting at the outer edge and blotting dry. Follow with Ammonia solution. Blot dry.

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Scrape up with a blunt knife. Use Dry Cleaning Solvent followed by Detergent/Vinegar solution, Blot dry.

Fruit

Scrape up excess with a blunt knife Use Detergent solution Work from the Outer edge and blotting dry, Follow with Ammonia solution.

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Scrape up with a blunt knife. Use Detergent solution, starting at the Outer edge and blotting dry. Follow with Ammonia solution. Blot dry.

Grass

Scrape up excess with a blunt knife. Use Detergent solution, starting at the outer edge and blotting dry Follow with Ammonia solution. Blot dry.

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Scrape up excess with a blunt knife. Use Detergent solution. starting at the outer edge and blotting dry Follow with Ammonia solution. Blot dry.

Grease

 Scrape up with a blunt knife. Use Dry Cleaning Solvent followed by Detergent/Vinegar solution. Blot dry.

Ice-cream

Scrape up excess with a blunt knife. Use Detergent solution, starting at the outer edge and blotting dry.

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Scrape up with a blunt knife Use Dry Cleaning Solvent followed by Detergent/Vinegar solution. Blot dry.


Liquid Foods

Blot up the surplus spillage. Use Detergent/Vinegar solution. Work from the Outer edge of the stain, using little at a time and blotting up with dry cloths frequently.


Milk

Blot up the surplus spillage Use Detergent solution. starting at the outer edge and blotting dry. Follow with Ammonia solution Blot dry.

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Scrape up with a blunt knife. Use Dry Cleaning Solvent followed by Detergent/Vinegar solution. Blot dry.

Oil

Scrape up with a blunt knife. Use Dry Cleaning Solvent followed by Detergent/Vinegar solution. Blot dry.

Perfume

Blot up the surplus spillage. Use Detergent/Vinegar solution, Work from the outer edge of the stain, using little at a time and blotting up with dry cloths  frequently.

Shoe polish

Scrape up with a blunt knife. Use Dry Cleaning Solvent followed by Detergent/Vinegar solution. Blot dry.

Soft drinks

Blot up the surplus spillage Use Detergent solution, starting at the outer  edge and blotting dry. Follow with Ammonia solution. Blot dry.


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Scrape up with a blunt knife. Use Dry Cleaning Solvent followed by Detergent/Vinegar solution Blot dry.

Tar

Scrape up with a blunt knife. Use Dry Cleaning Solvent followed by Detergent/Vinegar solution. Blot dry.

Tea

Blot up the surplus spillage. Use Detergent/Vinegar solution, Work from the Outer edge of the stain, using little at a time and blotting up with dry cloths frequently.

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Blot up the surplus spillage. Use Detergent/Vinegar solution. Work from the outer edge of the stain, using little at a time and blotting up with dry cloths frequently.


Vomit

Scrape up with a blunt knife Use Dry Cleaning solution followed by Detergent/Vinegar solution. Blot dry.

Wax

Scrape up with a blunt knife. Use Dry Cleaning Solvent followed by Detergent/Vinegar solution. Blot dry.

Flair Flooring cannot be held responsible for the success of results obtained by using any of the above methods.
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