Upholstery Cleanings and Protections

[jrizo1]

I have to clean some upholstery at a restaurant I done a lot of residential upholstery Chairs Etc.

But this ones are a bit different they are dirty and have some belt stains and olive oil stains
I will like to hear some suggestions on what chemicals to use to clean it and what protector

Thanks in advance

 

[Desk Jockey]

What material? Do you have a picture? Any good upholstery prespray will do. We use Prochem's but I've used other name brands and they performed just as well.

You can boost it with an extra ounce per gallon or if you feel the need a few ounces of Citrus Pro.

The key is agitation and dwell time. Don't spray and extract quickly. Let the chemical do the heavy lifting, so you are just rinsing.

Solvent base products work well but they can take some time to dry. Meanwhile they smell strong and if you have very many can be a problem. If you can spray them outside and let them dry. Complete your cleaning and pack up. Then bring the chairs in from outside.

 

[Wing It]

Avenge hd works well if the fabric can take the high ph. Mixing 50/50 with hot water is also helpful. I don't apply protector to any commercial upholstery. It's hard enough to get them to clean it.

 

[Wing It]

We use the white mitt with green stripes to agitate.

 

[jrizo1]

What material? Do you have a picture? Any good upholstery prespray will do. We use Prochem's but I've used other name brands and they performed just as well.

You can boost it with an extra ounce per gallon or if you feel the need a few ounces of Citrus Pro.

The key is agitation and dwell time. Don't spray and extract quickly. Let the chemical do the heavy lifting, so you are just rinsing.

Solvent base products work well but they can take some time to dry. Meanwhile they smell strong and if you have very many can be a problem. If you can spray them outside and let them dry. Complete your cleaning and pack up. Then bring the chairs in from outside.

Can't take them out

 

[Desk Jockey]

If nobody is around and you have good ventilation I might use solvent base. However water base is the safe bet but you'll need airmovers to aid in drying.

 

[J Scott W]

I agree with Richard on the cleaning, especially dwell time, agitation and heat.

The best protector for synthetic upholstery in a restaurant is the Advanced with Teflon. Does excellent at protecting against food oils.

 

[Mikey P]

How does a protector keep oils from attaching?

 

[jrizo1]

I agree with Richard on the cleaning, especially dwell time, agitation and heat.

The best protector for synthetic upholstery in a restaurant is the Advanced with Teflon. Does excellent at protecting against food oils.

Is that a water base or solvent?

 

[Desk Jockey]

Water base. I agree with Scott, water base has to be better in a public setting when you're trying to avoid an odor complaint.

 

[Steve Lawrence]

Some of the most potent fabric presprays I have used have ammonia in them. Steamway used to make a really good one. Not sure if it's still around.

 

[J Scott W]

Is that a water base or solvent?

Advanced Protector with Teflon is a water-based product.

 

[Larry Cobb]

For the oily stains on synthetic fabric, I would use our CitraGreen prespray.

The combo of new surfactants and Citrus solvent will clean well at a moderate pH.

Protection choice would be Ultraseal . . . Untreated on top row.
Final results on bottom row

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