News: Art of Clean elected as Senior Member of NCCA

What sort of experience have you had when trying to employ a tradesperson or company?  Were you happy with the service you received?  If you received a positive experience, then you will understand the importance of choosing the right person for your job. 

There are many reasons to employ the services of a professional cleaning company as the leading cleaning service provider in Cambridge, Essex and Hertfordshire, we like to pride our professional service largely coming down to our training and knowledge.  

It is also important to remember, the mistakes of an inexperienced and untrained cleaner can cause damage to both carpet and furniture that can be expensive or impossible to repair.

At the Art of Clean we are proud to announce our Senior Membership for the National Carpet Cleaners Association.

To achieve this level, Art of Clean, as with all applicants for membership must undertake the NCCA course in carpet and upholstery cleaning and reached the required standard in the written test papers.  This course offers a thorough grounding in all aspects of the carpet and upholstery craft, and covers theoretical and practical instruction in basic cleaning as well as spot and stain removal.

It is only after successful completion of this course may the applicant become a fully accredited member of the NCCA and be eligible to add the coveted logo to their company name. 

A trade association like the National Carpet Cleaners Association is a governing body that has specific training and industry news that really any professional should be part of. There are even in depth industry exams just to pass. Also part of the criteria are having the correct insurance, and all members must carry out industry standard processes and run an ethical ship.

The National Carpet Cleaners Association is the only nationally recognised trade association dedicated to the cleaning of carpets, hard flooring and soft furnishings.

The NCCA membership comprises fully insured companies and professionally trained technicians that follow a Code of Practice and are recommended for a full range of services related to the carpet and upholstery cleaning industry.

NCCA members are trained professionals and can undertake work in many industry related areas.

Members’ services include:

• Cleaning of all types of Flooring and Soft Furnishings
• Hard Floor Restoration
• Rug Cleaning and Repair
• Leather Furniture Cleaning and Restoration
• Carpet and Fabric Repair
• Fabric and Fibre Protection

If you are considering employing a company to undertake cleaning or restoration of carpets, upholstery, hard flooring, leather, curtains and rugs, you cannot underestimate the value of using an NCCA member.

 

Art of Clean is a specialist cleaning firm in: 

Wood Floor Sanding,

Stone floor Cleaning,

Carpet Cleaning,

Rug Cleaning,

Upholstery Cleaning 

Leather Furniture Cleaning, 

CLEANING PRODUCTS

Working for domestic or commercial clients throughout Cambridgeshire, Essex, Suffolk and Hertfordshire.

For more information on our services contact our friendly team on 01223 863632 or email us at info@artofclean.co.uk

NATURAL FIBER CARPETS AND RUGS

Carpets and rugs will get dirty, this is an inevitable fact of life. Floor coverings are going to be affected by everyday contact with foot traffic and airborne soiling.

The good news is that the lifespan of a carpet can be improved significantly through quality maintenance procedures that include regular vacuuming and periodic professional ‘deep’ cleaning.

It also helps considerably if the floor covering has been chosen with care to suit the particular environment it will be situated in.

However, with the large and varied array of carpeting available on the market today it can be very confusing when trying to make a suitable choice.

So, to help you understand the multitude of soft floor coverings available to you, and to guide you in assessing their suitability for your particular environment, we have compiled a list of the various fiber choices you may encounter when you decide to purchase a new carpet or rug.

This list has been split into two parts and starts today with NATURAL FIBERS.

1. WOOL AND ITS PROPERTIES:
• Used frequently for floor coverings
• Considered one of the best ‘face’ fibers for carpets
• Natural flame resistant qualities
• Good resilience
• Good thermal and sound insulation
• Excellent soil hiding qualities
• May be attacked by moths
• White wool will turn yellow in prolonged sunlight
• Can be professionally cleaned with necessary care

2. COTTON AND ITS PROPERTIES:
• Poor appearance retention when used as a pile fiber
• No resilience
• Subject to cellulosic browning (browning of fibers)
• Highly susceptible to shrinkage
• Very absorbent and therefore dries slowly
• Prone to mildew
• Stains and soils very easily
• Can be professionally cleaned but is resistant to some solutions

3. SILK AND ITS PROPERTIES
• Very strong luxury fiber
• Often used in area rugs
• Sunlight and perspiration will rot the fibers
• Can be professionally cleaned, but care must be taken

4. JUTE AND ITS PROPERTIES
• Used mainly for the backing fires (wefts) in woven carpets
• Utilised as a secondary backing fabric for many of the tufted carpets
• Cheap to produce (one of the main reason that it continues to be used in large quantities)
• Absorbs moisture which in turn swells up the fiber. It is this swelling that is the direct cause of shrinkage in carpets
• If kept dry will last indefinitely
• Moisture encourages deterioration and it loses its strength with age
• Can be professionally cleaned with extreme care

5. COIR AND ITS PROPERTIES
• Course and hard-wearing fibre
• Resistant to sunlight and abrasion (hence its suitability for entrance matting)
• Excellent soil hiding qualities
• Difficult to clean due to its loose colour

6. LINEN AND ITS PROPERTIES
• Stronger than cotton
• Dries fairly quickly
• Does not soil very easily and stains do not penetrate but remain on the surface making it easier to clean
• Damaged by mildew but not attacked by moths
• Fairly resistant to sunlight but prolonged sunlight will eventually weaken the fabric
• Very expensive
• Can be professionally cleaned with necessary care

7. SISAL AND ITS PROPERTIES
• Often used in wall-to-wall flooring.
• High end (can be classed as luxury flooring)
• Very absorbent
• Stains easily
• Can be professionally cleaned with extreme care

8. SEAGRASS AND ITS PROPERTIES
• An actual grass grown in China in paddy fields
• Moisture resistant, will not accept dyes
• Variations in natural colour will be more evident than in products that can be dyed. These variations can add to the decorator appeal and charm.
• Can be professionally cleaned with extreme care


Sourced from the National Carpet Cleaners Association

Art of Clean are proud to be trained by and affiliated with the  National Carpet Cleaners Association. 

For more information about our professional carpet cleaning service, or floor restoration service contact the team on 01223 863632 or at www.artofclean.co.uk to find out more.