• Well, looking at the last week, it would seem as though winter has set in.
• So obviously carpet cleaning is out of the question, right?
• Of course not, it just means we need to think out of the box!
• There are ways to speed drying, whether it be choice of cleaning system, use of ventilation or use of dryers.
• We can accommodate whatever our customers may need.
• So, don’t hold back just because of the cold weather, make sure to give us a yell and book in if your carpets, upholstery or tiles are looking shabby
• They won’t be looking any cleaner come spring time!!
• And if you’re unlucky enough to suffer water ingress from a storm over the next few months, make sure you don’t delay calling us to sort it out – unless of course you simply want to replace them!

• Last week you may remember my tale of the viscose lounge suite.
• This week is a tale of the hidden viscose carpet.
• Customer that wanted 60% wool, 40% silk rug cleaned.
• Ok, can be problematic but we’ll deal with it.
• Get there and find out that what they thought was silk was in fact Art Silk – Art short for artificial! And it is not a very good fibre at all!!
• It is being snuck into all manner of fabrics and carpeting as it looks and feels luxurious. It’s even touted as “green”, which is an utter lie as a by-product is CS₂, a very toxic substance!
• People, don’t believe the hype! If you or anyone you know is about to buy furniture or rugs in particular, please run it by me first before you make a potentially disastrous mistake by buying the wrong fabric.
• These are ticking time bombs and are already creating havoc amongst the cleaning fraternity.

• We cleaned a viscose theatre setting yesterday.
• Whoopee I can hear you saying.
• Except that this a suite with a price in the tens of thousands and a fibre that is super fussy – loses 70% of its strength when wet, needs grooming after any cleaning or any tooling marks will be permanent.
• In fact, a fellow carpet cleaner just ruined a similar one after following the manufacturers guidelines to a “T” – even the manufacturer didn’t know how bad it is!
• But we have a pretty good idea, so nose to the grindstone yesterday, Carl and I 4 hrs to clean it!
• So, if you need someone that can look after your precious upholstery, Call us at Fresh Aire

This week, rather than looking for another referral, I need another body to work with us.

If you know anyone that might like to work for Fresh Aire, please pass their details on to me!

• Remember I spoke about the two disasters last week?
• So this week it’s fix it time!
• Redyed the wool rug yesterday, sadly it didn’t go that well.
• With the scrubbing and bicarb she’d used, there is now permanent damage.
• Looks far better, but it will never be 100% – but she was happy!
• Today I pick up the dining chairs and will be working on them under controlled conditions
• This at least I know will go better… but will take time!
• So once again – if you have a problem, don’t try it yourself, unless you have lots of spare cash to throw away!!!

• 2 jobs yesterday, both of which I couldn’t do on the spot
• First one a lovely rug, dog pee vs wool with the dreaded bicarb thrown on it.
• Ummm… no, not a stain, it’s damage. Price just went up from around $400 to $1000, just because of what she’d done to it herself!
• 2^nd one, beautiful linen dining chairs – she hired a machine from Bunnings and did it herself.
• Her cream-coloured linen is now a muddy brown colour in need of restorative cleaning. $220 quote has gone up to $550
• Both attempted themselves, both a miserable fail
• Is it cheaper to do it yourself? Sure, if you don’t mind bad results…
• These two would’ve saved themselves a considerable amount if they’d left it to a pro!!

• Another job this week that was both laughable and annoying in the same breath
• A “cleaning” attempt by another unqualified person
• 2 stains, one apparently a resin, the other one a kid’s marking pen
• Both attempted two times, both a miserable fail
• Resin – I literally grabbed with two fingers and peeled off. A little oilr residue easily removed with a bit of detergent.
• Second was a water based kids texta… so a water based lubricating detergent and a bit of flushing took care of that!
• Brainpower required – ZERO!
• Effort required – minimal
• Yes, they walk among us!!
• Need it done properly? Then you know who to refer!

• What services do we provide?
• Carpet Cleaning PLUS
• Upholstery cleaning
• Tile and grout cleaning
• Leather cleaning
• Spot dyeing
• Minor flood work
• Stain Removal
• Inspections and Assessments
• Rugs
• Microseal Protection
• Mattresses

So, you have been listening then? GOOD!

Now you know, you can find me some customers!

• Each week we bang on about the marvellous stuff we do
• But we do also do some of the more mundane stuff, such as commercial properties.
• These can be some of the most neglected carpets, seriously in need of a clean!
• As such, can be challenging.
• But with our range of equipment and skills, we can cover any situation you care to throw at us!
• So if you know anyone in that sphere that need a good cleaning of their carpets, be sure to put in a plug our way

• Seems this weeks has been one of hairdressers
• 3 jobs, 2 hair dyes, one colour bleach
• Hair dyes not the eaiest!!
• Already cleaned – but no success!
• No surpricing, one was two were colour gain, one colour loss – So needed a good once over
• So it was a case of out with the chemistry kit and a bit of magic late, the dyes were gone
• In the case of the bleached area, it was playtime with dyes, putting colour back in
• But at the end of the day, 3 very happy (and relieved customers!!

• Get to work with people with chemical sensitivites
• Often it’s a simple perfume allergy, other times it’s cleaning chems
• We have the solution!!
• We have cleaning agents that can foot the bill!
• Non-carcinogenic, non-flammable, non-mutagenic, no odour, completely biodegradable
• So why not use it all the time? Cost!
• It is expensive, but we have customers with severe allergies that love us for it

A definite breath of Fresh Aire!