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Training Course Dates... Find out more about Prochem Training.... Cleaning Technical Help... Test Your Knowledge Answers Professional Carpet Cleaning Starter Package	EXPERT TRAINING TO SUIT YOUR NEEDS With over 35 years of experience in running professionally recognised courses, our training programme covers all of today’s key floor and fabric cleaning disciplines and more, giving you the skills you need to maximise your performance and drive your business forward. Clear and practical, each course uses face-to-face instruction and step-by-step demonstrations by dedicated Prochem trainers so you gain the knowledge and confidence to clean to the highest professional standards. With each course, you will receive a comprehensive reference manual to help you put all that you have learnt into practice.
	2-Day Carpet Cleaning Aimed at cleaning newcomers as well as those wishing to improve their skills or set up their own cleaning business, this superb in-depth course incorporates all the theoretical and practical elements of our 1-day course on the first day, with further guidance on surveying, pricing, timing and setting up your own business, and more advanced techniques including rug cleaning on the second day. The two days can be attended consecutively or at separate times, but it is necessary to have attended the first day or a C1 in order to attend the second day. Code TRA-C2 Ł198.00 CONTENTS INCLUDE: CARPET CONDITIONS Soil levels, Wear and fixings, Soil types CARPET CLEANING METHODS Dry cleaning, Low moisture methods, Hot water soil extraction, Combination cleaning CARPET CONSTRUCTION How to identify tufted or woven, Carpet backings and related risks FIBRE IDENTIFICATION Natural or synthetic and related problems, Burn test CHEMISTRY OF CLEANING pH scale, Correct use of products, Dye bleed test STAIN REMOVAL How to test for solvent or water soluble stains, Application techniques, A - Z spotting guide SPECIAL TREATMENTS Deodorisers, Protectors, Sanitisers, Antistatic, Neutralisers HOW TO CARRY OUT A PROFESSIONAL INSPECTION On-site survey, Timing and pricing for profit RUG CLEANING	All courses include a comprehensive reference manual
	1-Day Carpet Cleaning A comprehensive course for carpet cleaners, contract businesses and public sector operatives. This instructive and information-packed day covers carpet construction, fibre identification, approved cleaning methods, stain removal, protective treatments and much more. Code TRA-C1 Ł99.00 CONTENTS INCLUDE: CARPET CONDITIONS Soil levels, Wear and fixings, Soil types CARPET CLEANING METHODS Dry cleaning, Low moisture methods, Hot water soil extraction, Combination cleaning CARPET CONSTRUCTION How to identify tufted or woven, Carpet backings and related risks FIBRE IDENTIFICATION Natural or synthetic and related problems, Burn test CHEMISTRY OF CLEANING pH scale, Correct use of products, Dye bleed test, STAIN REMOVAL How to test for solvent or water soluble stains, Application techniques, A - Z spotting guide SPECIAL TREATMENTS Deodorisers, Protectors, Sanitisers, Antistatic, Neutralisers
	1-Day Upholstery Cleaning A practical 1-day course designed for professional and contract cleaners in the domestic and commercial cleaning market. Covering all types of fabric cleaning, this valuable course examines everything from inspecting and testing to wet and dry cleaning of upholstery, leather and fine textiles. Code TRA-U1 Ł99.00 CONTENTS INCLUDE: UPHOLSTERY CONDITIONS Soil levels, Wear and fading, Soil types UPHOLSTERY CLEANING METHODS Low moisture, Dry cleaning, Wet cleaning, Leather cleaning FIBRE IDENTIFICATION Natural or synthetic, Tensile strength test, Burn test FABRIC TYPES & REACTION TO CLEANING Flat weave, Velvets, Tapestry, Cotton prints PROFESSIONAL SURVEY CHECK & TESTS FOR Dye bleed, Wet or dry cleaning, Shrinkage, Soiling, Distortion, Fillings, Swealing CHEMISTRY OF CLEANING pH scale, Correct use of products STAIN REMOVAL & SPECIAL TREATMENTS Water or solvent soluble stains, Deodorisers, Fabric protectors FURNITURE CLASSIFICATION CHART FOR TIMING AND PRICING
	1-Day Hard Floor Cleaning & Maintenance Get to grips with identifying and maintaining a wide range of floor surfaces. Features practical demonstrations in Prochem’s custom-built training area and is ideal for professional cleaners, contract cleaners and hospital and local authority staff. Code TRA-HF1 Ł99.00 CONTENTS INCLUDE: CLEANING SYSTEMS FOR Initial treatments including wood sanding, stripping, sealing, Regular maintenance, Periodic treatments RECOGNITION OF FLOORING TYPES Vinyl, Quarry tile, Linoleum, Rubber, Marble, Safety flooring, Granite, Concrete, Terrazzo, Cork, Wood, Ceramic tile, Laminate, Terracotta, Limestone, Slate, Epoxy resin CLEANING TASKS Mopping techniques, Spray cleaning, Scrub cleaning, Burnishing CORRECT USE OF Detergents, Polishes, Seals, Maintainers, Machines, Pads and brushes QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE TO FAULTS AND CURES
	1-Day Stain Removal Course This is an advanced course for those wishing to improve their skills in stain removal and who have already taken a 1-day carpet cleaning course or have a clear understanding of the chemistry of cleaning. An in-depth course, it incorporates a comprehensive overview of all the available stain removal products with hands-on practice in the correct application of these products. There will be brief revision of fibre identification and carpet and fabric construction and further guidance on sanitising, odour control and protector treatments for both carpets and upholstery fabrics. Code TRA-SR1 Ł99.00 CONTENTS INCLUDE: IDENTIFICATION OF STAINS: Their origin and how they affect different types of fibres and construction. Asking the right questions. Assessing the extent of damage and likelihood of removal. Water soluble stains. Solvent soluble stains. Dye stains etc. CHEMISTRY OF CLEANING: Understanding the importance of pH in stain removal. Testing the stain. STAIN REMOVAL KIT: Products, equipment and machines. COMPREHENSIVE STAIN REMOVAL GUIDE: Hands-on practice. APPLICATION TECHNIQUES: Basic application tips; advanced methods for difficult stains. FURTHER TREATMENTS: Odour control – Sanitising - Protectors	Some comments from our first Stain Removal Course 13th June 2013 "Well worth it - hands-on really helpful - training facilities fantastic - Phil and Adam fantastic. Many thanks." "Manuals are excellent - of the three courses the stain removal was the most interesting for me - hands on very useful and timing excellent - manual contains lots of info and easy to read. The course was well worth it."
Click on image to download booking form (PDF)	Course Booking Information All training courses include coffee, lunch, tea, reference manual and training certificate. Reservations should be confirmed by Maestro, Visa, Mastercard, etc, or by forwarding a cheque payable to Prochem Europe Ltd together with a completed booking form, in advance of the course date. Booking forms can be downloaded by clicking the image to the left (PDF format) and should be returned to Prochem Europe Ltd. with your payment. All prices are per person and exclusive of VAT. Alternatively you can now book and pay for you training course on-line at www.prochem-uk.com. The numbers on each course are restricted and we regret that a catering charge will be made for non-attendance or late cancellations and change of course date. Lunch will be provided on all courses with a vegetarian option. Unfortunately we cannot cater for any special dietary needs requirements. Reservations will be confirmed by letter and will include course timetable and travel directions. For up-to-date details of course timetables and scheduled dates contact our Training Department on 020 8974 1515 or refer to the dates below. All courses include a comprehensive reference manual.	Click on image above to download training course information (PDF) Click here for directions to Prochem Europe

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