9.00 -9.30 Introduction: What is a spot and what is a stain?

9.30 – 10.00 The Survey: Identifying any pre-existing damage, Various Tests for Shrinkage, Dye Bleed/Migration, and Strength.

10.00-10.45 Fibres, Fabric and Carpet Constructions. A look at the various substrates and their reactions to Stain Removal Chemicals.

10.45-11.0 Coffee.

11.00-11.45 The Chemistry of Spot & Stain removal. Chemical use in relation to fabrics and soil types. The importance of Ph. Do Protectors actually work? Health & Safety considerations.

11.45-12.30 The Basic Spot & Stain Kit. All the tricks of the Trade in a box.

12.00-1.15 Buffet Style Lunch.

1.15-2.0 Spotting Techniques: The main objective is to remove the spot or stain, wherever possible, without damaging the substrate.

2.00 – 3.00 Practical stain removal: An opportunity for delegates to try some of the stain removal procedures.

3.00-3.15 Tea & Coffee

3.15-4.15 Demonstration of Curtain Cleaning.

4.15 Course Conclusion.

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