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Plastic overshoes x 50 pairs

designca — Wed, 16 Jan 2013 23:41:35 +0000

Blue plastic overshoes – protect your new or cleaned carpets

Many clients are pleased to see that we wear blue plastic overshoes when we are working in your home. We are pleased to be able to offer them for sale so that your new carpets, or newly cleaned carpets, can be protected from soiling when work is being carried out in your home by other tradesmen.

100 x large blue plastic overshoes £6.50 ( inc V.A.T.)

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Handmade rug meets Lucozade stain

designca — Tue, 15 Jan 2013 21:56:23 +0000

We were recently requested to attempt to rescue a beautiful handmade rug over which a bottle of Lucozade had accidentally exploded. This has left an apparently permanent Lucozade stain which is often thought to be impossible to remove.

The “Pallette” rug (supplied by the Rug Company) was designed by Fiona Curran. This rug is entirely handmade, from the spinning of the wool to the weaving on the loom. It is unique, and has been crafted by weavers in the Kathmandu area, whose skills have been passed down through many generations.

The challenge was to remove Lucozade’s trademark orange colour (Beta Carotone) without bleaching the natural dyes used in the rug making process. It is considered by many cleaning companies to be impossible to remove a Lucozade stain. As you can see from the before and after photographs we were very successful in removing the majority of the staining. The rug was returned to a very happy client.

BEFORE

AFTER

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Stain Away – Stain remover

designca — Sun, 13 Jan 2013 18:53:21 +0000

A safe and gentle stain remover and cleaner for carpets and fabrics.

Stain Away will safely remove many water based spills, stains and general soiling from washable carpets and fabrics.

Detergent-free
Based on food-grade ingredients
No sticky detergent residues
Odourless
Non-bleaching
Non-fuming
Non-toxic
Safe for children and pets
Safe for Wool and other natural fibres

£9.99 per 500 ml bottle ( inc. V.A.T.)

Directions: Before using Stain Away for stain removal blot up as much of the stain as possible using absorbent tissue.

For stain removal and cleaning – Spray a fine mist on to the surface to be cleaned. Lightly agitate with a soft brush or towel. Rinse with water if necessary.

Always pre-test in an inconspicuous area before use. Ready to use. 500ml size with trigger spray

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Slate rescue project – St Johns Wood

designca — Thu, 11 Aug 2011 19:21:06 +0000

The client brief was to restore these slate tiles to their original colourful natural condition. Over the years the slate had been treated with several coats of high gloss sealer which had never been successfully stripped during previous cleans. This had resulted in a slate floor that was both shiny and dull through the accumulation of soiling in the layers of sealant. As you will see in this video managed to remove all of the contaminated layers of sealant and clean the floor to return it to an “as new” condition. The floor was finally sealed with an impregnator to repel future staining and soiling, without changing the natural appearance of the slate.

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Professional colour repair of carpets

designca — Fri, 17 Jun 2011 21:49:13 +0000

Here is a short video showing how we professionally colour repair carpets. Colour repair can be a simple alternative to tearing out and replacing an entire carpet that has been contaminated by bleach and other harsh chemicals.

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Tile restoration challenge in Regents Park

designca — Mon, 13 Jun 2011 21:42:39 +0000

An unusual and tough tile restoration project in Regents Park, London. Due to poor drainage – 20 years of hard water deposits had built up on this outdoor balcony.

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Britains Got Talent – no buzzer for Designcare

designca — Wed, 25 May 2011 21:42:43 +0000

Britains Got Talent choose Designcare

With the live finals impending, its all hands on deck to prepare Fountain Studios for this years show. Designcare has been able to contribute to this in a small way by cleaning some of the speciality fabrics and rugs in the executive areas.

One of the best parts of our job is the variety of interesting places we are privileged to work in. It was a pleasure to work for the nice people who organise this incredibly successful production.

Good luck to all of those involved in the show!

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Chemspec Europe – Walking for Sue Ryder Care

designca — Mon, 23 May 2011 18:34:54 +0000

It’s great to see your suppliers working up a sweat especially if its all for a good cause. In this case it is the team at Chemspec Europe who are walking/staggering the Yorkshire 3 Peaks in aid of Sue Ryder Care. See the attached link if you want to know more or possibly donate.

Chemspec Europe Charity Walk.

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Stone restoration – A visit to Cheshire Marble Works

designca — Fri, 20 May 2011 05:36:15 +0000

Many thanks to Cheshire Marble Industries for an interesting and informative guided tour of their stone processing works in Cheshire. It was fascinating to see the huge pieces of slate, marble and granite being cut and polished to produce exquisite worktops and tiles.

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Furniture indentations – carpet

designca — Mon, 16 May 2011 13:28:22 +0000

It’s very annoying when you rearrange your furniture only to find you have indentations in your carpet that will not vacuum out. There is, however, a simple solution that will work in most instances. Simply place an ice cube on the indentation and allow it to slowly melt. Avoid the temptation to touch the carpet until it has completely dried. As the carpet dries the fibres should extend and the indentation will disappear.

Note : Only try this on carpets that are water tolerant. It is probably best to try one indentation first to make sure that it is safe to carry out this procedure on your carpet. If in doubt you can contact Designcare for advice.

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