Bright and Fresh regularly attend training courses so that we can provide the best possible service for your textiles. Members of the following professional bodies - The National Carpet Cleaners Association (NCCA), Institute of Inspection Cleaning and Restoration (IICRC) and Woolsafe, all of which require a certain level of knowledge and training before being accepted. Bright and Fresh are also involved with the training of other cleaners within the industry, so that they too can attain the level of knowledge and expertise required to join the NCCA.

The NCCA is the only independent UK trade body solely dedicated to carpet, upholstery and other soft furnishing cleaning. As such, it is now widely recognized not just by the home maker but also by government, bodies, the media, industry and commerce as the authorative source of information and advice on all aspects of the industry.
The IICRC is the worlds largest unification of carpet and upholstery professionals. IICRC is an international, nonprofit organization that certifies cleaners who meet prescribed levels of technical proficiency and pledge to operate by a Code of Ethics.

Bright and Fresh are registered as Master Textile Cleaners and are qualified in the following fields:

• Commercial Carpet Maintenance
• Carpet Cleaning
• Upholstery & Fabric Cleaning
• Odour Control
• Carpet Repair & Reinstallation
• Colour Repair
• Stone, Masonry & Ceramic Tile Cleaning
  

Woolsafe Certified Operator means we are fully qualified to clean wool and other quality carpets effectively. We have been fully trained in all aspects of carpet cleaning, treatment and repair and attend regular training courses to keep abreast of new developments in the field and to increase our knowledge and expertise. When cleaning or treating wool carpets and rugs we use Woolsafe-approved products, these are products that have been independently tested by Cleaning Research International and approved by the Woolsafe organization as being suitable for use on wool.

First Aid Stain Treatment

1. Alcohol, Coffee, Tea, Liquid Foods and Urine. Blot up surplus spillage. Use detergent vinegar solution* work from the outer edge of the stain inwards, using a little at a time, blotting up with dry cloths frequently. See below for final rinse procedure.

2. Chocolate, Sweets, Blood, Glue, Egg, Ice Cream, Milk, Soft Drinks and Vomit. Scrape up excess with a blunt knife. Use a Detergent Solution* starting at the outer edge. Blot dry. Follow up with Ammonia Solution*. Blot dry. See below for final rinse procedure.

3. Solids, Fats, Tar, Chewing Gum, Oil, Ointment and Shoe Polish. Scrape up excess with a blunt knife. Use a dry cleaning solution* followed by detergent and vinegar*. Blot dry. See below for final rinse procedure.

4. Unknown Stains. Scrape up or blot surplus spillage. Use a dry cleaning solvent * followed by clean luke warm water. Blot dry. If further treatment is required use either detergent or vinegar and detergent solution*. Blot dry and then rinse (see below).

Final rinse Procedure. Simply mix one part white vinegar and four parts water. Pour mixture into a spray bottle and spray over the stained area. Blot dampened area (do not rub) to remove excess moisture. Spread white kitchen towel (stacked 6-8 sheets deep) over the affected area and place a weight e.g. a book, directly on top. This will help moisture residue to soak into the towels. Leave overnight and repeat if necessary.

* Dry cleaning solution - Surgical Spirit
Detergent solution - one teaspoon of non-bio detergent to half a pint (0.75litres) of warm water.
Detergent and Vinegar Solution - add one tablespoon of white (not malt) vinegar to the detergent solution.